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“When I start feeling aches in pains in my knee and hips, that is a red flag that my sneakers most likely need to be replaced.” In addition to keeping an eye on the condition of the shoe, Henry also suggests paying attention to how your body feels during and after a run. “This usually occurs in the same place for all of my shoes-the soles wear thin around the outer edge because I overpronate.” “Some tell-tale signs of a worn-out running shoe are when the design or pattern of the outsole begins to disappear,” she said. Check to see if there are holes forming in the mesh upper, the foam looks deflated/lopsided, or the once-grippy tread is starting to disappear. If you haven’t been keeping track of your current pair’s mileage, Henry recommends inspecting their appearance from top to bottom. “If it’s what I’d consider a 400-mile shoe, I tell them to go to 35 weeks (which would be 350 miles) and set a reminder in their phone for that time to let them know they’re due for a new pair of shoes soon.” How can you tell when it’s time for new shoes? “Let’s say they’re a 10 mile per week runner,” he said. To help customers stay on top of how many miles the shoe has accumulated, Weich advises them to mark the date they bought the shoe on a calendar, training log, or on their phone/computer. A 50-mile per week marathoner-in-training, for instance, will likely need to replace their shoes sooner than most.

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“Eventually, it’s not gonna bounce back again.” “Every time your foot hits the ground in that running shoe, you’re compressing the midsole,” he said. Weich likens it to wearing down the shocks on a car. Going to the store, walking the dog, and wearing them to do errands all adds up. But what people often forget is that the rate at which running shoes degrade can be greatly affected when they are used for non-run activities. Some of these factors include the habits of the wearer-their gait, the type of terrain they typically run on, the temperature of the places they run-as these all contribute to the level of wear and tear the shoe will experience. “If I were to give a number for most shoes, I would say it’s around 400 miles,” Weich said. → Join Runner’s World+ to get the latest running news, training tips, and exclusive workouts! How long do running shoes last?Īccording to Greg Weich, a manager and shoe-fit expert at In Motion Running in Boulder, Colorado, the life expectancy of running shoes should be measured in miles rather than months or years: generally 300 miles at minimum, 500 miles at most.

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