I have had the same pair of shoes (my first pair of specific runners) for about 8 months, and have covered around 500km in them. I have been getting sore knees lately and was wondering if it is time for a new pair of shoes.
how many km's would be normal for a pair of shoes.
It will obviously depend on terrain, etc, so say running on the road all the time.
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how long should my shoes last
Started by newtri, Aug 26 2003 10:03 PM
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Posted 26 August 2003 - 10:03 PM
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Posted 26 August 2003 - 10:39 PM
G'day newtri,
There are no rules when it comes to the life of a running shoe, I have seen 50kg women wear a pair out inside of 500k as I have also seen 100kg men get over 1000k's out of a pair.
Most customers aim at 600k-800k but everyone is different.
If you have bad knees have your gait analysed by a good running podiatrist & try to have 2 pairs of shoes on the go at one time, I always say to customers to aim at purchasing a new pair at 400k then keep the old pair for short runs and the new pair for long runs & depending on your level you may need a pair of flats for speed sessions.
Good luck!
There are no rules when it comes to the life of a running shoe, I have seen 50kg women wear a pair out inside of 500k as I have also seen 100kg men get over 1000k's out of a pair.
Most customers aim at 600k-800k but everyone is different.
If you have bad knees have your gait analysed by a good running podiatrist & try to have 2 pairs of shoes on the go at one time, I always say to customers to aim at purchasing a new pair at 400k then keep the old pair for short runs and the new pair for long runs & depending on your level you may need a pair of flats for speed sessions.
Good luck!
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Posted 26 August 2003 - 10:51 PM
Being an "A" type guy (is that A for An*l Retentive?) I log everything. But at the same time I'm lazy so hadn't done any analysis. Just tallied up the usage for my main pair and got a bit of a shock - 2,240 km !
I don't know if I should be worried or not. (have I been abusing my legs?) If the shoes no longer have cushioning, is it like training on flats?
I think I'll be switching to my other pair tomorrow...
Concerned,
9Ks.
I don't know if I should be worried or not. (have I been abusing my legs?) If the shoes no longer have cushioning, is it like training on flats?
I think I'll be switching to my other pair tomorrow...
Concerned,
9Ks.
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Posted 27 August 2003 - 02:59 AM
Newtri
Even though Steve is a salesman (grunt) he is on the money. I go for 800k but try to get to 900 by using them for slow short runs after 800k.
For really long runs or speed work, not more than 700. Also the first 100 I "run them in". Each to his / her own, but you should get 800 out of qualty shoes.
Your knee problems are probably over use or maybe the Sports Podiatrist.
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Even though Steve is a salesman (grunt) he is on the money. I go for 800k but try to get to 900 by using them for slow short runs after 800k.
For really long runs or speed work, not more than 700. Also the first 100 I "run them in". Each to his / her own, but you should get 800 out of qualty shoes.
Your knee problems are probably over use or maybe the Sports Podiatrist.
S
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Posted 27 August 2003 - 03:48 PM
WHEN YOU THINK THAY ARE NO LONGER HELPING YOU LEGS,GO AND SEE STEVE AND GET A NEW PAIR,AT A GOOD PRICE....REGARDS PAUL ARTHUR :) :) :)
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Posted 27 August 2003 - 08:40 PM
From personal experience I've found the resilience of the mid sole EVA foam is the main determinant of shoe life. This seems to come down to the make of the shoe. I've gone through a pair of Asics DS trainers in 8 weeks (approx. 50km a week at the time) but had a pair of Adidas Gazelles (also a fairly light shoe) last for 1200km. (NOTE: This is not an Adidas plug! ;) )
In both cases I knew when it was time to change when the shoes felt "dead", I could distinctly feel stones and pebbles through my shoe and my legs/shins were unusually sore after training. Sometimes shoes look fine but they are well past there use by date. Go the subjective approach rather than mileage. :)
In both cases I knew when it was time to change when the shoes felt "dead", I could distinctly feel stones and pebbles through my shoe and my legs/shins were unusually sore after training. Sometimes shoes look fine but they are well past there use by date. Go the subjective approach rather than mileage. :)
