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[energizer_bunny]

Due to a birthday and overzealous relatives trying to support my running habit-I am now the proud owner of not 1 or 2 but 3 pairs of Asics runners.The good news is that they are the model recommended to me by Athletic Edge in Randwick.

Now over to you CoolRunners; do I:
- use one pair until it dies than move on to next pair (current burn rate is 6 months for a pair)
- rotate a pair and see if that extends the life of my runners, than move on to last set
- same as above except the last set become race only pair ?

I know running shoes have a use-by-date so keeping that in mind - whats best? :unsure: (Apologies if this old thread topic - I did check but think I'm safe)

[Half Miler]

I am a city lunch time runner so my opinion may not suit everyone. But I rotate by having one pair at work for Mon to Fri and one pair at home for weekend runs including the Sunday long run. Seems to work well, as all shoes are slightly different and wear at differing rates. Good Luck with your decision.

[Kato]

Hi Bunny
Shoes will last more miles if they aren't worn as often, so they get an airing and dry out. So not option 1. Even with the same brand (and model) of shoes you shouldn't race in a new pair. So not option 3. I have heard that if you are going to rotate shoes, rotate for a different type of shoe, at least a different model, but maybe even a different brand also with the right mechanics for your foot. So maybe not option two either. But I'd think option two with either two or three pairs on the go at a time would be best, given you probably don't want to shell out for a FOURTH pair of shoes. Is there any chance of taking one (new) pair in for an exchange?
Kato

[shark]

EB

I'm like Half Miler - I run one pair at work but generally 2-3 pairs at home. At home I have a new pair "running in", a "mid term" pair for important runs/races, and generally an older pair that have done just over 800k that I use for short slow jogs - just helps me stretch them out a bit longer. Also I agree that they are slightly different (even if the same model)and that helps the feet.

They won't wear out in 12 months by sitting there. Keep a track of the k's you do with each. I suggest you "name" them by marking them 1/2/3 so you can keep track of distance covered for each. If they fit well, you have done well - if they don't, then it's a long wait for good shoes.

S

[pastyboy]

Energizer_Bunny,

I reckon it depends on whether you run every day in them or not. I try to never run two days in a row in the same pair of shoes. Usually have 2 pair road shoes + one pair trail shoes on the go.

Pasty

[Action]

I have 3 pairs on the go, and they are numbered as shark suggests. I track the km's for each, and rotate so that they will reach their use by date at different times, so that I can introduce a single new pair rather than having to replace all three at once if I rotated equally. In keeping with Pasty's useage, I may go 2 days in a row with a particular pair, but no more. :D

[Tail light Jnr]

Does the effect of running on one side of the road have a similar effect to wearing the same pair of runners all the time by not giving the feet different cushioning and shock impacts?
I usually run on the right hand verge so that I can see oncoming cars :) .

Does having a few pairs of runners help reduce shock impact and reduce the severity of shin splints and knee pain? If so I will go and buy another pair of shoes today. I've had the one pair of asics for four months and a pair of avia for aerobics classes.

See you at the back of the pack B)