How many miles should you expect to get out of good walking/running shoes? I read an article on this once but can't find any information on it now.
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Mike C
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many people say 400-600 for running. I go by how my feet and knees feel.
runners world online probably has info on it.
runners world online probably has info on it.
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PegB
I've always heard that you should replace every 6 mo. since the cushioning starts to flatten, and they start to lose support. I have plantar fascitis (bad arches) and every 6 mo. is a must for me in my walking shoes.
I wouldn't be so concerned about the cushioning as the support. Cush helps with comfort. Support helps avoid injury.
My running store sez replace every 300-500 miles. If you are petite (I am not) you can go to the upper end. Of course, they want to sell shoes.
I have PF as well with orthotic inserts. My podiatrist (this morning) sez up to 600 miles when using the orthotics. Of course, I don't leave home without them.
On this last pair (neutral shoe with orthotics), my knees started to "talk to me" right about at 300 miles. I just picked up a stability shoe and there was no knee "conversation" from mile #1.
My podiatrist also told me that bicycle miles are "free" - don't count against the total miles. A big hurrah for cross training! Of course swimming miles are free also.
My running store sez replace every 300-500 miles. If you are petite (I am not) you can go to the upper end. Of course, they want to sell shoes.
I have PF as well with orthotic inserts. My podiatrist (this morning) sez up to 600 miles when using the orthotics. Of course, I don't leave home without them.
On this last pair (neutral shoe with orthotics), my knees started to "talk to me" right about at 300 miles. I just picked up a stability shoe and there was no knee "conversation" from mile #1.
My podiatrist also told me that bicycle miles are "free" - don't count against the total miles. A big hurrah for cross training! Of course swimming miles are free also.
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davidfortune
300 - 400 I would agree is a good number.
It depends on many factors:
1. Quality of the shoe. Don't cheap out here - a good shoe will help prevent knee and ankle injury.
2. You - How you run (i.e. how you land, how you push off, do you pronate, your stride (a 6 foot male takes significantly less steps in 300 miles than a 5'2" female although he is likely much heavier), how much you weigh
3. Where you run - 400 miles in airconditioning on a treadmill which gives and cushions your landing will not wear a shoe nearly as much as 400 miles on concrete in summer heat, winter cold, rain, etc...
4. How fast you run/walk.
5. Your tendency for injury.
If your knees hurt, your ankles hurt, your feet hurt, or you start developing tendonitis - check the mileage on your shoes and the quality of your shoes. Go to a running store (staffed by runners) that will put you on a treadmill and watch you run. They can recommend the correct shoe for your running style.
If your shoe is much easier to twist in your hand than a new pair - probably time to replace.
Walkers can typically get more distance from their shoes since walking puts less stress on the shoe.
Even my 5'4" 100 pound wife starts evaluating for new shoes around 300 miles. She may keep the older shoe for short runs on a treadmill (for a while) and new shoes for longer runs (whether on street or treadmill).
It depends on many factors:
1. Quality of the shoe. Don't cheap out here - a good shoe will help prevent knee and ankle injury.
2. You - How you run (i.e. how you land, how you push off, do you pronate, your stride (a 6 foot male takes significantly less steps in 300 miles than a 5'2" female although he is likely much heavier), how much you weigh
3. Where you run - 400 miles in airconditioning on a treadmill which gives and cushions your landing will not wear a shoe nearly as much as 400 miles on concrete in summer heat, winter cold, rain, etc...
4. How fast you run/walk.
5. Your tendency for injury.
If your knees hurt, your ankles hurt, your feet hurt, or you start developing tendonitis - check the mileage on your shoes and the quality of your shoes. Go to a running store (staffed by runners) that will put you on a treadmill and watch you run. They can recommend the correct shoe for your running style.
If your shoe is much easier to twist in your hand than a new pair - probably time to replace.
Walkers can typically get more distance from their shoes since walking puts less stress on the shoe.
Even my 5'4" 100 pound wife starts evaluating for new shoes around 300 miles. She may keep the older shoe for short runs on a treadmill (for a while) and new shoes for longer runs (whether on street or treadmill).
