New Shoes

[damienair]

Time to retire my Brooks GTS17’s. They have served me well, 36 Parkruns, countless laps of my 5K and 7K routes, got me through C25K and up to 10K. But they have logged over 850 km’s and need to retire.

So hello and welcome to my new Brooks GTS19’s. I tried a few pairs but really liked these, not pretty to look at I don’t think but very comfortable. Hopefully these serve me as well and I get another 800 km’s out of them.

Damien

[alisonx Graduate10]

they look snazzy! hope you have many happy miles in them

[Couchpotato2]

I am getting such shoe envy and I can’t even justify a new pair... hope they take you to new heights

[E27M14 Graduate10 in reply to Couchpotato2]

Me too! I want a new pair but mine have done less than 200km (wow, that actually sounds a lot, how have I run that far??)

[Couchpotato2 in reply to E27M14]

Mine have done 160km or something which is not enough to buy new ones but long enough to get envy...

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to E27M14]

Advice: get your second pair before you actually need them. I was desperately searching for the next pair while running in rapidly deteriorating ones. Panic

It also allows you to alternate the shoes so that is good for your feet and you recognise when the first pair have got past it.

[Jogunlikely in reply to Dexy5]

Yay excuse for shopping 👐😀💃

Normal clothes shopping is pants but get me in a tack or running shop and I'm as happy as a pig in poop 🤣🤣

[damienair Administrator in reply to Couchpotato2]

Thanks. Looking forward to breaking them in.

[Glossy Graduate10]

They look v nice! I also got new shoes today, my first ‘proper’ runners, can’t wait to get out in them.

[damienair Administrator in reply to Glossy]

Congratulations on your new shoes too. Safe running in them.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Glossy]

Don’t forget to post a picture Glossy 👟👟

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

I dunno, I think they look funky!! Happy new shoes! 🎉👍😁

[damienair Administrator in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Not sure about funky, but when I was in the running shop trying them on it felt like I was running on two mattresses.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Oh that sounds nice!!! Wish I could get cushioned workboots... 10 hrs or so, 10to11k steps a day in heavy lumps could be so different....

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Soft insoles?

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

They just don't last. I've got supportive insoles in to try and maintain good foot position but squishy ones get destroyed in no time. I'm considering trying steel toe cap trainers in the hope they may be better but am wary of no ankle support/protection...

[uncle_wiggy]

They look fine to me altho I suspect Dexy5 would like to supply some funky luminous green laces! I wish you a wonderful 800km journey in them!

[damienair Administrator in reply to uncle_wiggy]

Thanks. I plan to reach the 800 Km sooner than the last pair.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to uncle_wiggy]

He he, but look Brooks have added a bright end to the shoe laces to match those lovely insoles. Mine are black with orange.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Many happy miles to you both!😀

[HinchleyMum Graduate10]

I have those in the purple pink highlighted colour (Ladies?) and like them!

[Pianism Graduate10]

Most of my running is done in GTS19s... I actually quite like that they're a bit understated as I get away with wearing them most of the time at work, too.

They are a fantastic shoe.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Pianism]

A word of warning Pianism. I cannot for the life of me find a link, but I did read on the brooks website that the soles of the shoes were designed for running and uneven or premature wear may be incurred by using them for walking and standing . They do produce casual walking shoes so these might be better than ruining your expensive runners.

Another excuse for more shoes!

[damienair Administrator in reply to Dexy5]

Yeah I used my last pair strictly for running. And had them registered on Garmin Connect so as I could monitor the Km’s on them. I’ll be doing the same with these shoes.

[Walshy3 Graduate10]

I think they look pretty darn cool😁👍 wishing you many, healthy and happy miles in them!!!

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I love the way Brooks have added colour to their new shoes.

I was so disappointed when I found the GTS18s were discontinued but am now getting used to the 19s

I wish you many happy miles. You got many more out of your 17s than I did from the 18s. Apparently there was a problem with forefoot wear with the 18s.

🏃‍♂️😍👟😎

[damienair Administrator in reply to Dexy5]

Thank you. The 17’s were great, I really liked them. I skipped the 18’s. I don’t really like the look of the the 19’s but at the end of the day they are not a fashion accessory. So long as they are comfortable to run in and last me 800km I’ll be happy. I’m looking forward to breaking them in.

Damien

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

I’ve never had to break them in. Just lace up and go. Having said that, I wouldn’t go out and do 10k in a new shoe, just in case. But I did 4k with no probs.

[Wimborne]

Am so jealous you got out to buy happiness 😀 have you tested them or is that knee still niggly?

[damienair Administrator in reply to Wimborne]

No not tested them yet. I’ve been resting since Tuesday. I have a 10K night run tomorrow night in Dublin starting at 9pm. Not sure whether to wear my old shoes or take a chance on the improvement of cushioning and support from the new shoes.