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Guidelines on Replacing Walking Shoes: LS Running & Swimming
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When To Change Your Walking Shoe
Video taken from the channel: 1BubbaMike1
When To Replace Your Shoes? | 8 Signs Your Shoes Are Worn Out (and how to prevent them)
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When to Replace Your Running Shoes || REI
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The Science of “When Should I Replace My Running Shoes?”
Video taken from the channel: Science Shoe
How LONG DO SHOES LAST? When to REPLACE THEM! (2019)
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When To Replace Your Running Shoes | How To Test If Your Trainers Are Worn Out
Video taken from the channel: Global Triathlon Network
If you are walking 30 minutes a day or an average of three to four hours a week, replace your shoes every six months. If you are walking 60 minutes a day or an average of seven hours a week, replace your shoes every three months. Plan on replacing your fitness walking shoes every three to six months, or by 500 miles.Keep track of your mileage: Studies have shown that the shock absorption in running shoes wears out between 350 and 500 miles. You can expect a similar lifespan for your walking shoes.
Even if they still look like they’re in working condition, if they’re no longer able to protect your feet, it’s time to invest in a new pair.If you walk for 45 minutes to an hour a pop, three times a week, get a new pair of shoes every 5 months. If you walk that distance four times a wee.Shoot to replace your shoes every three to five months if you walk 45 minutes at least three times a week. Breaking Down the Break Down So what signs should you look for when determining the state of your shoe?
There are the obvious markers, the most telltale being a wrinkly or compressed midsole foam on the outside of your shoe.”Someone who runs ten or more miles per day may need to replace their shoes once a month or more, while someone who walks two miles every other day in.Shoot to replace your shoes every three to five months if you walk 45 minutes at least three times a week. Breaking Down the Break Down So what signs should you look for when determining the state of your shoe?
There are the obvious markers, the most telltale being a wrinkly or compressed midsole foam on the outside of your shoe.If you are walking 60 minutes a day or an average of 7 hours a week, consider replacing your shoes every three months. After three to six months, shoes lose support and shock absorption, which may leave you prone to injury. Signs you should retire your shoes.Make sure you examine and replace your shoes regularly.
Most running shoes last for between 350 miles and 500 miles of running. Walking shoes should likely be changed every 6 to 9 months. If you walk 4-5 miles or so a day this works out to be around 1,000 – 1,500 miles of walking.Following that rule, someone who runs 4 miles, four times a week should consider replacing shoes after about 6 months, while a more casual athlete.When pain shows up, you are at risk of injury — so the best strategy is to say goodbye to your old shoes before the aches and pains rear their ugly head!
Five Helpful Guidelines to Know When to Replace Your Walking Shoes. 1) If you walk 30 minutes per day or an average of 3-4 hours per week, replace your shoes every six months. 2) If you walk.People who walk for 30 minutes every day or 3 to 4 hours in a week should have their shoes replaced after every 6 months. On the other hand, people who walk for 60 minutes every day or about 7 hours each week should have their shoes replaced after every 3 months.
The Aging Process of the Shoes Begins Before You Even Start Wearing Them.Imagine a person walks regularly 5 days in a week, 3km’s in a day. That means 15 km’s in a week and in a year the person will cover 775 km’s a year. Usually, a good walking shoe will give its comfortness (heel cushion) till 500 800 km’s. So you can consider the life of a walking shoe as 1.
When athletic shoes should be replaced depends upon amount of usage, signs of wear and age of the shoe. The four main components of an athletic that can break down or wear out: outer sole, midsole, heel counter and shank or cut out area of the shoe. The outer sole material is made of a carbon rubber, which is meant to be very abrasion resistant.When should you replace your shoes The average lifespan of a walking shoe is between 300-500 miles. Three hundred miles is equivalent to approximately 600,000 to 700,000 steps.
Alternatively, if you walk for an hour a day at 3 mph that’s between 100 and 170 days.In general, look at your shoes lasting roughly about 500 miles, or approximately every four to six months. When To Replace Walking Shoes: 6 Tests. But how do you know when to replace your shoes? Below are a few things to look for when you think it might be time for some new ones.
Overall Appearance. Give your shoes a good visual inspection.
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148 comments
Dude… I love the Rincon, but at 78 miles in (by Garmin) I went into my local store to try a different color way. I was SHOCKED at how much the shoe had broken down, same as you! 78 miles!!! I still like the shoe, but damn.
Somehow, each pair of my running shoes manages to last me about 800 miles (1,300 km). I weigh 230 pounds (16 stone), so each of my shoes withstands a great deal of force striking the ground. The shoes I wear are medium-thickness Asics, Nike, Saucony, Brooks, and Under Armour. I think that many popular brand shoes are being “built to last” these days, much to the detriment of the manufacturers. Every running magazine, and running shoe store employee will tell you to replace your shoes every 300 miles (480 km), but I think this is “wishful thinking” on their part. Most runners don’t keep track of the “cumulative” number of miles they run per month. They simply wait for the shoes to become worn to a particular point.
Great video. I use Strava to track my shoe mileage and usually start paying closer attention around 250 miles. I try to get 300-400 miles in most shoes. But nothing beats feel and the eyeball test.
I keep one pair for outdoors and one for treadmill, helps them last longer
Had my rincons for two months and they flattened out at 100 milea
Hey Jamie, do you think you could review the adidas solar glide 19 shoes.
Very infomative. Im sure hes a great guy but his voice is so annoying.
by the way, I run in the rincon now. I only wear them for about 40km (25 miles) now, but the outsole is just a mess. This is clearly a shoe with poorer outsole durability compared to all shoes I’ve ever run in.
But they feel so good.. it’s one of the best in terms of ride quality.
Excellent info!! I just had to rotate out my skechers gorun ride 7s. My foot felt a little sore and the sole of the shoe was balding; it was time to go. Of course I ordered another pair of skechers right away!!!
Is there actually any evidence that older shoes lead to injuries? A well researched article I read recently suggested not. When newer and older shoes were compared it was surprising to see the older ones actually had better results for things like flexibility and cushioning.
If you buy the cedar wood shoe inserts, they absorb excess moisture from wearing your shoes all day. The plastic ones won’t do this, so you’re better off buying the wooden ones.
Whenever there’s a massive clearance discount, its time to get a new pair.
I’ve got holes developing on the inside lining where the heel is on both shoes. I’ve only run about 150 miles in them. Any tips?
My big toe ends up poking out of the top of my shoe after a while, any ideas
Why my toe does this? Happens with every shoe
Lol Have been walking and running in the same shoes for two years and just realized they might need to be replaced never got injured though
If your watching this video… It’s probably time for new shoes ����
Since I have a garmin watch I use the garmin connect app to log miles on my shoes. I’m a bigger runner than most of my friends so my shoes tend to wear out between 200-300 miles.
Definitely I go by feel, not miles… Nothing worse than that flat, bottomed out shoe. To me it’s all about the midsole. If the outer sole tread is wearing but the midsole is still living, I slap some Shoe Goo on it!
My asics trainers are still going strong after 12 years of injury-free service. 😉
Wow, this channel sure has high quality contents. learned so many.
Got myself some new Adidas Alphabounce without even needing new shoes lol
please dont just throw out your shoes, if they’re still whole atleast. Donate them to a good cause
Really wish I saw this a few weeks ago, got back into running hard on old shoes and have a foot injury:s
Probably update it if it’s years old. Always better to get better quality in style out there with your videos.
My trainers lie in the cupboard more than 12 months, should I get new?:D
The way you say Adidas triggers me but the video was really good. Great idea for a video!
My running shoes have 3 lives…
1st life: full performance running / elite jogging…
2nd life: Retired from performance and then used as a casual runabout shoe, u.e. walking in town, driving etc. This usually involves cleaning the shoe up a bit (washing machine, and a bit extra work if they are fraying a little)
3rd life: A bit too far gone for public duty, so used at home, usually in garage or for general maintenance etc…
When to replace them? When they’re falling apart or are too shredded to be worn comfortably (Like for example the plastic in the heel scraping against your leg). Even then tho, its nothing some duct tape can’t fix
Is it just me or has heather improved immensely in presenting?
usually I go by mileage. I wear most of my running shoes until about 500km (310 miles) before I replace the. Some exceptions: wore my adidas supernova glide 8 and skechers Ride 7 until 600km, while my new balance beacon only lasted about 420km before the midsole just felt dead and deformed in the midfoot area.
Garmin connect makes it easy to track miles and tells you when you should be done with a pair. I set my to run no more than 400 miles, but if i get pain while wearing a pair of shoes twice in a row, I’ll call it quits. Btw, been enjoyung these workout and less formal video. Keep up the good work son ����
my feet were hurting at the end of my marathon. does that mean anything?
I’ve also noticed that the shoes vary. Shoes like the Kinvara wear out a lot faster.
Superb advice, thank you! Typically I’m a bit of a trainer hoarder… and this information is exactly what I needed to kick my what’s-it into action.
I had these one trails shoes that made it to 90 miles and gave out. They would squeak and the upper was ripping and the outsole was just gone. It was a very strange experience. But I have Nike Winflo 6’s I’ve been running in them for 7-8 months and they still are great! I just keep putting them one
Nice video! I track my shoes on the Nike Run Club App… You can just add then to a recorded run.
I usually retire my shoes based on how my feet feel. If they are starting to get sore, it’s about time to retire them.
I am not quite sure about replacing shoes plainly after 1-1 1/2 years if still mint with low mileage. Most advice I have heard in this regards is 2 years.
If been running a lot on Nike react this year and I find that it never feels “dead” like other shoes do, but when it’s time for it to be replaced I feel more beat up after runs. Does anyone else have this experience or am I just replacing my shoes too early?
Candid question, I have an old pair of running shoes (4 years old) that I only used seldomly, I do not believe I have reached 500 Ks in them. Does time also affect the properties of the midsole? Or is the wearing only from mechanical constraints? Thanks!
When do you have to replace your barefoot running shoes? Since they don’t have a midsole that isn’t a factor. They will always twist and bend easily. I wore out a pair of vibram Bikila Evos within 450km because of their outer sole construction with soft nobs that wear out quickly. Now I have the vivobarefoot primus light, I can’t imagine that sole wearing out before there is no more rubber left.
I buy runners everytime I feel like. New runners motivate me to go out there
You seem to be getting your nose awfully close to Mark’s trainers there! Very brave, Heather
I just track my shoes in the garmin app and it’s really easy
time’s gonna come, your knee will hurt. That’s when you throw it out.
You forgot to mention the easiest way to tell: check the sharpie odometer on the heel! 2:31
Spcifically a Goodyear welt shoe is what you want if you’re buying leather shoes and want to replace the soul
I’m no wiser after this video than i was before. I use tread wear as an indicator and replace my shoes about 3 times a year. I normally run 30 to 40 miles per week, so i think i replace them at roughly 500 to 600 miles.
I only replace running shoes when I can’t patch the holes anymore.
I’m like Falker Runs, I use Garmin Connect to track all of my shoes. Right now I have 6 shoes on the go and depending of the type I go from 300Km to 500Km to 600Km. With Garmin Connect is very easy to keep the tally of all of my shoes. ����
I put about 600 miles on my Ultraboost ATRs (two pairs). It was not until about 650 range where the feel really started to give out. Keep in mind that because of the larger continental rubber causes the shoe to be a lot heavier than others. Definitely need to be replaced after that 600 mark (Getting a feel for the cushioning is the biggest thing)
I go until my feet hurt lmao mainly because of budget concerns tho ��
According to my Strava I have done about 1300km in my shoes. They look only a little worse then Mark’s, although I am probably running at much slower paces. This video was right on time as I am considering buying a new pair and this made me decide to go through with it:)
The intro hit way too close to home I need a time machine to travel back to buy another 20 pairs of Zante V1s!
My Rincons went completely flat right at 200 miles. I was pretty bummed!
In response to the heel cup wearing through:
“Oh, honey you’re finally throwing away those old shoes?”
Sylvester Stallone: “They drew first blood!” [screams shirtless while firing machine gun]
Looks like REI is starting to panic like many businesses. Summer’s almost here but so is the virus lockdown, and recreation is not a high priority just now.
Im lucky if i get 200 miles out of my running shoes. About 2 months does it. I track my miles on my phones notes. It helps to know when my running shoes’ days are numbered.
I use my shoes for about 300 miles and use my running app to keep track of the mileage
Good video but I think ON shoes aren’t the best kinda shoes to shoe this off since they’re just very unconventional and don’t even really have a midsole in the traditional sense. I think for the sake of simplicity you should’ve just gone with a conventional Asics or Brooks or whatever where the midsole is more easily distinguishable
I go by when the callus builds up on my pinky toe…. To much info?
As someone who lives in Western Washington, this man is peak Seattle, WA.
Please provide the link for those blue leather shoes or tell what brand they are from
Happy to see you back, brother. Keep on trucking. It will be cooler than 100 degrees soon
I weigh around 200 lbs so I only wear them for around 200 miles to prevent injuries especially since I’m 52 years old
my coffee mug handle broke while watching and now I have to clean up the coffee from all over the place, why god why?
I’m injury prone as all get-out, so I go on the conservative side on shoe replacement. 300 miles is pretty much the max I’ll let a pair go before they’re out of the running rotation. I also like having several different shoes with vastly different feels to run in, so I don’t fall into the same exact pattern on every run. So having 4-5 different shoes to rotate through helps them last longer time wise before they get to that 300 mile mark.
Very informative on running shoes. I definately need a new pair.
You may want to factor in body weight to distance run as well. The lighter you are, the more miles you can get in.
Created a sport for each shoe on my old polar heart rate monitor, so I can easily tell how many miles I did in every shoe. I change my vibram when they literally have a hole in the sole, and other brands when the traction is completely shot or if I feel the foam is completely f-$&#&jked up.
I need advice. For a 5K or 10k, would you advise the Nike Zoom Fly FK or Hola Rincon?
I don’t buy new shoes until my current shoes get holes in them. But i just got new shoes (the nike air zoom pegasus 36 trail edition) and im planning to do a review on them
Could you tell me what make are the shoes you are using in the video please?
Great ad for ON running shoes. I run with them. Great shoes, no injury but great obvious support to your sponsor.
So much potential in your channel. I’m a fan. Keep o on making content. I might hit you up for advice. Are you on Strava?
Hello, I liked your video. Can you point us to any studies that observe the midsole foam’s decrease in shock absorption or detail an increase in force transported through the joints? Thanks!
I do log shoe mileage with an app. But I’m a science minded person and I like doing that. I don’t have a specific mileage. My kinvaras tend to go around 300 miles but my freedom isos are getting close to 600 miles… I weigh 145 lbs. I just rotate shoes out when they feel “dead” as others are saying. then I use them for something else or donate, cus it’s all about recycling.
I used 3 consecutive pairs of the same new balance model… after the first pair I tried a different one and instantly got injured and returned to the older model
but now this model is too old and there is no longer available. I’m 2/3 of the life of my last pair and have prepared a new model, is there a transition switching from new to old shoes to adapt to this new shoes?
Curious to know more or less the milage you put in your first pair of Rincon. I want to buy a pair but I am a little concerned about durability of this shoe
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Well done guys great video and very informative….see it alot in the chat rooms runners asking when they should ditch their fav running shoes….nicely done
This video! 3 weeks earlier. Now I’m bugged with an achillies tendonities…
wow! do we really need a video about replacing shoes? i lost 10 iq points watching this..
Back when I was in college I only ran on the treadmill and I find I got around 4000km before I needed new ones when running out side I needed new one around 2500-3000km
I track milage with both Strava and Garming Connect and expect between 300-400 miles. I keep an a eye though for premature outsole wear and damage to upper.
You red my mind Jamie, i have been pondering the best way to tell for the shoes with minimal rubber (e.g. NB beacons) or others with the rubberised EVA.
My Asics i would go by wear on the outer sole, they had a good stack of rubber protecting the midsole, as soon as i got to the midsole it was time to look for some new ones
But my cliftons (with strategic rubber) still feel good and better than the asics, but i can’t use my old metric
I use an app to keep track of the km. Easy when its part of the gps tracking app, easy to toggle between different shoes.
I started using it as i thought the shoes weren’t lasting long… and i concluded that i think i melt outer soles (only about 200-250 miles)
The crystal rubber outsoles on the Freedom Isos which are supposed to be durable seem to be going at the usual rate: (
Hi, i weigh 120kg (250lbs) and fairly obese @1.86m (6ft) i have been running with Brooks Adrenalin GTS 17. I did 157km (±100 miles) on it before i started experiencing joint pain. II then bought (Neutral shoei have lost 35kg 82lbs and still losing)/ New Balance 880 V7 and started experiencing joint on 137km (85miles). I run average 3x per week between 5 and 12km (3.5-8 miles) per run and the odd 10km and 21km races every 3rd week. It comes down to replacing shoes every 5-6 weeks. This is ridiculously expensive. What shoe would you recommend to get more mileage on? I run ( 6:12min- 6:45min /km) or (10min/mile)
I see you aren’t using the top lace hole. Is there a reason why not? I find it makes the shoe a bit more secure and comfortable.
Oh, wanted to also mention what really can impact shoe longevity…
1: Your weight vs size/shape of your foot. If you are a heavier individual with a relatively smaller foot size AND you have a high arch, then your shoe cushioning will tend to not last as long as others, as you are putting on a lot of compression force on a smaller part of the foam.
2: Very hot and very cold conditions also impact shoe life. But what really kills them is constant change between hot and cold: if you live in desert type conditions with blazing hot days and bitterly cold nights, be prepared for wallet pain with shoe updates…
3: Sweat and chemicals: sweat breaks down cushioning a bit faster, as do solvents, acids etc. If you work in cleaning, or sweat a lot in a humid area, or work near petrochemicals, it’s replacement time more often than you may like…
I’ve seen some of your vids, but this one it deserves a coment.
You talk and share the info in a way every one understands it! Without that tecnical nonsense. Thank you for this video it was really helpfull for me.
Keep the good work.
Greetings from Portugal!
great tests and good tipps, thank you very much! it is not easy to let a pair of shoes go:D
You can buy replacement shoes on clearance cheap, see Running W. Let the buyer beware (except of those ridiculously overpriced Nike % of all sorts). Also, racers are for racing and perhaps a few fast workouts, they’re gonna wear out because they’re lightweight. Respect the purpose of the shoe…if you can get 3 pairs, a long run/mileage shoe, a tempo/speed day shoe, a race day shoe AND ” keep it tight” ��
I’m into reebok now Jami.
new reebok sole so comfortable and light.
Hi, thank you for the clarification. I am running for the past 2year in the street. Will it harmful to me.
is it okay to store sneakers inside the original box without the paper on? and also i keep them inside a dark metal closet
Good idea to have an arsenal of shoes. This way it’s easier to notice when one shoe is ready to find a replacement. Not all shoes are created equal. I have shoes that are done after 300 km and shoes that have done more than 1500 km!
But I don’t just throw out my old shoes. I keep them to do some easy running until they get fully retired. Some of my shoes only come out every second week:-)
I got a pair of used Adidas Ultra Boosts for about 20% the new price. It looks like new, some midsole compaction in the outer heel strike corner and some wear on the sole, especially ball of the foot. It feels nicer than my cheaper new shoes, and works great for working on my feet for long shifts. I even did my first 5k in them. Next step is watching for half off sales of colorways and styles I like; there currently is a pink and white version for $90, but the size is half a size bigger and the color and style isn’t my preference. I’ll wait. I’ve grown up in Saucony mostly, but my feet grew and now that brand doesn’t feel as perfect anymore. Plus, have you ever tried to find size 11 women’s on sale? Some stores don’t even carry 11!
I guess this is a good opportunity for you to look for a good pair of white leather shoes and make a video about great value shoes. I have some suggestions if you want to try
I go by experience, especially with hoka since I’ve been running in the Clifton 2. I know for me 450 miles is time to switch them
Glad to see you smiling! Looks like you gave the Rincon alot of love this summer;)
Good tips. Don’t forget about heel taps for dress shoes. They keep the outside corner of your heels from wearing out so quickly.
I track shoe mileage with the NRC app. In my experience so far, after 300 miles or so is when the outsole and fit seems to degrade to the point where I can notice it. I’ll still keep them going after that, but I take 300 miles as my cue to start thinking about picking up a new pair soon.
Thank you for the great points on when to replace your running shoes! ❤
Great information Jamison, I don’t go over 300 miles in any shoe. I do alternate between a daily trainer and a stability show within the same brand. The app I use is Garmin and it allows me to add the miles to both shoes which I name after runners that I admire. Right now my daily trainer is Kipchoge, and my stability shoe for recovery runs is called Jordan Hassay!! both shoes are Hoka!
Hoka’s die fast. Well basically EVA sux. I have been impressed with the durability of the React foam. Any other “super-foams” which have good durability?
You hate bees? And i thought you were a cool dude. How wrong was i. How wrong!
I usually go by feel as well, if something feels off on a run and the shoes are in their latter stages I’ll usually try to run in a different pair the next day to see if I notice similar sensations in a fresher pair of shoes. Side by side with a new pair of shoes is definitely the best way to be sure from my experience, keeping a rotation of 3-4 shoes at a time is a good way too keep yourself familiar with what newer “fresh” shoes feel like.
wanna share what happen today… been overtake by and Uncle (old man) without even wearing any shoes.. Nice video by the way man..
I used my Umbro till it had a hole in it… LoL… absolutely not recommended
I change shoes at least every 6 months and run 80 to 100km a week.
Some parts of my outsole are completely worn out after a little under 400 km.
Best way to remember: Hey do you want to replace your shoe or your ankle?
Good video for raising awareness of worn shoes. Got injured possibly from a shoe with a softer inner heel section compared to the rest of the shoe. Could be worth highlighting getting shoes with matching material across the sole of the shoe for better wear patterns. I am now using the Vivobarefoot so most of these tests would fail them even as new. I got them to strengthen my feet as i overpronate from an unsupportive ball of the foot, just one side. It helps much like barefoot walking from your earlier video because i can feel where on the heel i am striking to match left and right and how the foot moves through the stride. Perhaps this might be useful for understanding pronation in a future video? Did notice you missed out the insoles, given they have a lifespan maybe you could highlight them in a video esp if they correct pronation issues?
My Kinvara 9s lasted 800 km. My Hoka Clifton 5s feel dead after 500 km.
rather spend some thoughts on your running style, than on shoes: Watch “Born to run” documentary and reconsider your running.
Great topic. Shoes can be expensive but replacing them on time is worth it to prevent injuries. Did you tie the shoe after taking it off or just pull it off without untying it? I mention it because that’s one way to shorten the lifespan of the shoes upper. I’m guilty of doing this sometimes and try to avoid it now.
Does GTN have a sponsorship from those shoes? Or is it just your favorite brand?
I used to keep track of my mileage to the.000 and back in 2016 I put over 800 miles into the Adidas Glide boost 8, and they still got plenty of life left to this day in the materials/boost if I had to go and run in them. I also only got about 150 miles out of my peg turbos before the cushion bottomed out. You’re right, you really got to just feel it.
4 months or two pairs per season is right for me with out becoming shoe poor.
Don’t throw your old running shoes away. I use my old running shoes as daily walking shoes.
I am wondering where you get your estimate of 450-600 km from. Runner’s World puts 1250 km as the limit. Strava says you should change your shoes after 500-800 km. So I think your estimated distance is too low. Throwing shoes away too early is bad for the environment, because we waste valuable resources.
How many miles have you done in your current pair of running shoes?
I keep shoe mileage on Garmin Connect. On my main dashboard, I have a chart for each shoe that shows the goal miles and run miles already run. I do go by feel but this is a good guide when you are running with multiple shoes and it is easy to put the shoe in when editing your workouts. You are building a database up for all your shoes and that gives you a good idea when your shoes are done.
The idea is to find what works for you and then you should have some kind of expectation of what to expect.
I would say by feel, but a little bit different. When the shoes worn out, during my longer run I start to get pain somewhere in the lower part of my foot, usually bottom (not injury, just light pain). If this or similar pain occurs in next longer run I don’t run in that shoes any more. With my Clifton 4 it happened after 450 km (277 miles). I never had shoes in which I reached 300 miles, but in other hand I always used only 1 pair of shoes for all my runs, so I guess this is why they wear off faster.
I monitor each shoe’s mileage, but I definitely start transitioning shoes out of the main rotation once they hit 300 miles. I’ve found that my shoes still work fine for the treadmill and/or shorter runs from about 300-500 miles though.
Could you tell me what make are the shoes you are using in the video please?
I doubt he actually went and bought new shoes when he left the video
Forever..just kidding.
Question: Some people say that if brand new shoes stay long periods of time at stock,for example 2-3 years without being worn, they tend to bottom out. Is that true?
Hi, random person scrolling through all the comments! Have a blessed day ��
I usually go by feel as well, if something feels off on a run and the shoes are in their latter stages I’ll usually try to run in a different pair the next day to see if I notice similar sensations in a fresher pair of shoes. Side by side with a new pair of shoes is definitely the best way to be sure from my experience, keeping a rotation of 3-4 shoes at a time is a good way too keep yourself familiar with what newer “fresh” shoes feel like.
That really puts me off hokas as I’ve never had them as I like a shoe that really lasts. I’m very fond of the ON running shoes in particular the cloudflow. I also use strava as all you need to do is choose the shoe once you have added it to the system
The best thing to do is to gate it based on feel. If you shin’s, foot hurting. It’s really based on the cushioning a freedom last me 300 miles or about 4 weeks. Nike Pegasus 36 lasted me about 400 miles before the cushioning was gone and my legs started feeling more of the impact of the ground.
… I’ve been using the same runners for 7 years. I mostly cycle but I had a period of a year or 2 with them when I was running a lot. Lately I’ve been getting into hiking and a bit of running and I’ve been feeling like maybe my shoes are causing some foot and knee soreness so I looked up this video. Well. No wonder I’ve been feeling more sore than I expected after running lately. I never knew you had to replace shoes this often!!
wait what? at my local running store they said shoes can last up to 1000 km!
When you get $20 off coupon at your local brick and mortar running store. ��
What brand sneaker or sneaker like shoes are leather lined? Is there such a shoe?
I wear until it feels like the bounce isnt quite there anymore. For epic reacts, I have had two pairs over 850km (+500miles)
Hey guys which one of these 4 shoes should I get as a daily trainer? I do tempo/intervall runs most of the time and never run more than 15km in my normal runs. I also have a 1,5 mile competition on a track.
Floatride Run Fast
Streak LT4
NB 1400 v6
Saucony A9
I have 140 on my Saucony liberty iso and already need to replace
Great video Jami. What I like most about this, and all of your videos, is the honesty you put into them. You never really tried to answer the question, you make us think and apply your input to our own situation. Thanks.
I use the by feel and starva combo, but primaily how they feel
Usually I run 300 miles. But there are some instances where I’ll go under. I track on Strava. Like my Pegasus 35s, were shot after 200 miles (a lot of rubber was peeling off the sole. Going to toss my Acsis Gel Nimbus 20 after 250, since the traction is shot. Often times I’ll go on SoleReview and see what milage is recommenced for said shoe. That said in the case of some of my other shoes mainly Adidas Boost Shoes, I’ll probably rock with them up to 450 miles. Boost is life and Confidential bottoms is life.
But I agree better in general to underestimate, shoes protect our bodies.
Great advice! Love all your vids. Can you do one on products to add colour to patchy hair? I have hair that’s grey at the sides and fading on top. Is there anything that evens colour without dyeing? Also be great/fun for vid on socks there’s so many types colours designs I’m confused what to buy what you can get away with? Cartoon socks! Lol! Thanks so much and keep posting your excellent vids. Peace!
I track my milage on shoes with strava, I am 145lbs and I run about 40% of the time on soft surface. I generally get 400 miles per pair. The new clifton ones I didn’t get to 300 till I tossed, my clifton 4s were work horses and I regularly got between 400 and 450. It is based on feel, but I do sent an alarm on strava to tell me they are getting up there in milage.
Thanks for the top toe hole on the shoe comment. I thought it was just me and I have been trying different sizes and shoes to fix the issue. Under Armor Bandit 3 works for me.
What does one do if they’re not interested in wearing leather formal shoes(For whatever reason)?
How many miles a day do you walk? My soles are showing significant signs of wear but the uppers look like new.
hey bro why is the video smaller in size meaning the dimensions… for the upload size?
new balance brand shoes will last longer… only current numbers like…. M560LR6 it’s a running shoe but awesome for walking/jogging too…