Hi Folks,
Gearing myself up for parkrun tomorrow. It’s been cold and wet in south London and the route includes some trails and field so I expect it can get quite muddy…
I recently bought new shoes but I’m debating if I should use my old ones for the run in case it’s really muddy to save my new shoes? Or is a muddy run exactly when I would benefit from new rather than old shoes?
Be good to hear some views!
thanks!
Are either of them trail shoes? it sounds to me that you need to choose the shoes that have the best grip!Good luck, and have fun!
no. Just regular trainers.. I mostly run on paths.
Sounds like maybe my new trainers would be the better bet.,. In which case I may be back to ask about cleaning mud off shoes !
I have a Boot Buddy and it has revolutionised cleaning my shoes!!🙂
Then I stuff them with scrunched up paper and leave to dry.
Others simply let the mud dry and then brush off later - whichever you prefer.
I love muddy trails but I also like to clean my shoes afterwards!
Happy running!🙂
What are you saving your new shoes for? This is the question I’d be asking myself!
I agree with Woollyweaver …I’d pick the ones with the best grip. Have a fantastic time at parkrun!
this is a good point!
Shoes are made to be worn ReyC , and you don't want to be wearing runners with poor grip if it's properly muddy.
As for cleaning, I just scrape or knock off any excess mud, remove the insoles, put eveything somewhere warm (we have a boiler room) to dry, then brush off remaining mud. I only stuff them with paper if they're soaked through, then I remove it as soon as it's absorbed the moisture.
thanks for all the advice. I wore my new shoes and successfully navigated mud and frozen puddles!
It wasn’t horribly wet either so thanks for guiding me to common sense! 😊
Running on roads, and shoe query!
Choosing new running shoes?
My new running shoes are a pain!
Running Bling & Shoe Porn !
Sunday run for new shoes👍
