New Running Shoes

I don't think there is a firm rule that says you are supposed to change shoes every 200 miles. I have heard different answers to that question. Personally, I probably buy new shoes every 500 miles or so, and I do keep a running log. You may have to change your shoes earlier depending on your weight, the quality of the shoes, the wear and tear pattern (look at the soles), how old/new the shoes are. Head out to a reputable running store, bring your shoes in and ask them to look at them. Of course some will just want to sell you a new pair, but if they are reputable and customer service oriented, they should give you a fair assessment.

200 miles is something every running shoe executive would like you to believe :laugh:

Depending on the brand and type of shoe, you can get ~400. I may be wrong here, but I'm going to assume that since you're asking this question as well as how to tell the mileage, that you probably didn't get fitted for them. If that's the case, get fitted

Sorry to Hijack your thread, but i thought it would be somewhat on topic to ask this question here.

When your shoes heel padding starts to wear down and rub against your foots heel, is that a sign of too small, or too big a shoe? Or is this caused by the sole being uneven? Always happens to my shoes within a month.

Running shoes? Shouldn't happen. If it does, bring them right back to the store (unless you got them from a big box store, then you're SOL). Also, sounds like a stability type of shoe that has a stiffer heel cup. Perhaps try neutral (or better yet, go to running shop, explain your problem and get fitted).

I get between 400-500 miles on most models before I feel some discomfort in my knees/legs. Then I get a new pair. The only ones I have had go sooner than That are racing flats and Inov-8 155s (flat) ...but even then I got about 320 miles .

I just get new ones when my feet start to hurt. I'm an Adidas gal.

I used to have knee pain until i started buying high impact running shoes like Nike Air's. I am sure there are other brands out there but the only running shoes i could find with air in the sole was Nike. It just sucks i have to keep putting foam in the back of the heel to prevent it rubbing my skin.

I think you should get your shoe fitted. Please do.

OK, so I know you're supposed to change out your running shoes every 200 miles or so. How do you know you've run 200 miles? Do you keep a run log? Do you get new shoes when you start to notice shin splints or some other indicator? Just curious, since I don't tend to pay attention to how many miles my shoes have seen...

I look at the sole and the threads. It's like threads of a car tire. If there is anywhere I start to see it becoming glossy and/or smooth at my landing that shoe is pretty much done for me. It retires.

I don't keep a run log but some people do.

Good Luck.

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I buy new shoes when I start slowing down....scientific, I know.

Buying new running shoes is like having a full tank of gas in the car. Such a good feeling.