Help with judging the mileage left in running shoes

[Hedgehogs123]

Just completed week 3 run 3 of the 60 min magic plan with coach Bennett guiding me all the way round for 45 mins,. Felt fine when I finished both breathing, body and feet. But, I bought my running shoes a couple of years ago but then started teaching Zumba so used different shoes obviously. I've done a few runs, both a while ago and now recently, so probably done 70 miles total over the time period of having them . But how do I tell when they should be replaced? Is it just when my feet don't feel supported anymore or is there a more scientific way? I have Brooks Adrenaline which I love.

[damienair Administrator]

If the rubber on the sole is well worn, then I'd replace. Otherwise they should be fine. I enter my shoes as gear on Garmin Connect when I get them. I only use them for running. So via my watch when I log a run it also logs the mileage on my shoes. I've currently got 1,100 K on my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19's. I'm waiting for the new model to be released. Should be buying within a month. But my current shoes are still very comfortable. Sole is well worn too.

Damien

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to damienair]

Thanks, that's very helpful ,🏃‍♀️😁

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

There should be plenty of mileage left. It’s claimed that most shoes can do about 300-500 miles before they need replacing. Once you start to feel minor niggles that might be a sign. But in every running shop I’ve been to, they do the stretch tests.

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[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Irishprincess]

This is really helpful thank you. As soon as I'm finishing cutting the grass I'm off to check my shoes with those tests!🏃‍♀️😁

[Jonno34 Graduate10]

There are various guides onine if you do a google search. I am on my 3rd pair. I still use all 3. My first I did a lot in the gym and on the treadmill with so I do not know the milage. The second oldest I still use for short runs and the newest for longer. I was running in pair 2 the other day and just did a sort of feeling check whilst running, I recognised they were OK but probably not as good as pair 3. There are various recommended limits given by the makers who obviously want to sell you shoes but I would put the most faith in how they feel to be honest, give yourself a bit of a check out during and after your run.

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Jonno34]

Thanks. Yes I have too have three Pais and my oldest Brooks I use for very short runs and they have some good insoles in and still feel ok, but as good as my newest pair. Definitely will stick to Brooks as they seem to be a really good fit.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

I was sad to see a pair hit the 400 mile mark I’d set for them, even posted about it as we’ve been through some wonderful runs together. Using the tests Irishprincess has linked, they’re still going strong at 523 miles. It’s getting irritating now as the wife knows that I’m not ready to shop for a new long run shoe just yet 🤣

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

😁😁🏃‍♀️

[Coddfish Graduate10]

I look for a number of things. Obvious wear or damage, particularly on the soles, but sometimes the uppers get torn or you get wear on the inside back. A lot of flexibility in the sole - you can bend it easily or press your thumb into it. But probably most importantly, if it no longer feels right when running - niggles you didn’t previously have, just a feeling of loss of cushioning / deadness. The guides to how long particular shoes last are only guides, it also depends on running style, weight, the terrain you run on.

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

thank you for the great advice.