running shoes

knittingwitch
knittingwitch Posts: 231 Member
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How often should a person that runs three times a week get new running shoes? If they only have one pair?
Is it once a year or more like every six months because it takes a while to break in new running shoes.
your input would be appreciated thanks

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  • Love4fitnesslove4food2
    Love4fitnesslove4food2 Posts: 711 Member
    Depends on your weight, terrain, and distance each run.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Depends on your weight, terrain, and distance each run.

    This........ each shoe is different I wear Brooks PureFlow2's and they have a 250-300 mile recommended shelve life....
  • Stage14
    Stage14 Posts: 1,046 Member
    When they start to wear out. Seriously, there are so many variables, like how much you weigh, what type of surface you run on, how far you're running, etc that play into this as well as the type and durability of the shoe. I think runnersworld.com has recommendations but they're in miles rather than time. Might be worth checking out.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,659 Member
    How often should a person that runs three times a week get new running shoes? If they only have one pair?
    Is it once a year or more like every six months because it takes a while to break in new running shoes.
    your input would be appreciated thanks

    I replace mine every 500 miles, that is what was advised to me by the shop I bought them at, they are a specialist running shop.

    Every training session, I write into a diary the session and details, time, distance etc etc etc and keep a running total of the mileage in the shoes.

    I have four pairs and rotate three of them, the fourth pair is for racing only.

    Do not wait until the sole wears out etc, to do so means the inside has already broken down.
  • odddrums
    odddrums Posts: 342 Member
    This is some great advice and information. Thanks!
  • twinmom_112002
    twinmom_112002 Posts: 739 Member
    When you start to feel achy after a run. I do keep my shoe mileage and know approximately when they need to be replaced but my body tells me as well. I feel it when the shoes start to go.
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
    How often should a person that runs three times a week get new running shoes? If they only have one pair?
    Is it once a year or more like every six months because it takes a while to break in new running shoes.
    your input would be appreciated thanks

    I replace mine every 500 miles, that is what was advised to me by the shop I bought them at, they are a specialist running shop.

    Every training session, I write into a diary the session and details, time, distance etc etc etc and keep a running total of the mileage in the shoes.

    I have four pairs and rotate three of them, the fourth pair is for racing only.

    Do not wait until the sole wears out etc, to do so means the inside has already broken down.

    This. typical recommendations are to replace running shoes every 300-500 miles, depending on the terrain you run on (running on pavement will break them down sooner than running on trails) and how much you weigh (the more you weigh, the sooner the inside breaks down, so the sooner you'll need to replace them). do NOT wait until they start to "look" worn - or even until they start to hurt.
  • knittingwitch
    knittingwitch Posts: 231 Member
    thanks this will help me alot I run 5k so this will help
  • knittingwitch
    knittingwitch Posts: 231 Member
    thanks for the advice, I run both on dirt trails and on the road, I weigh 147 lbs and I run 3 miles each day I run unless I't trying to work on my speed than I will sprint in short spurts, for a half hour.
    but it sounds like I need a new pair because the are looking worn and the grip on the bottom are almost completely worn off.
  • xRiverX
    xRiverX Posts: 149 Member
    I treat myself every year :) £35.00 - £40.00
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    Agree, with others. Whenever you start to feel achy. Mine go every 300-350 miles (Brooks Pure Cadence), but other shoes may make it 500.

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