When do I replace my shoes?

[sofaspud]

I have been running for over a year now and my trackers tells me I've done over 500km (probably closer to 550km). I have a pair of solid Asics and I'm wondering when I have to replace them. They look perfectly fine to the eye but I'm thinking that there may be a guideline on replacement?

Any thoughts?

[me2019 Graduate]

Runners world is a good place to check this. I was told by one of the sales guys that if I’m running daily or every second day, then it’s a good idea to change every 6 months. He said no point buying very expensive trainers, it’s better to buy reasonably priced trainers and change every six months. So, that’s what I do. In terms of bounce/support in trainer, it depends on your weight and height. The more strain on knees and Achilles heel the more support you’ll need.

If you do get different info, please let me know. I’m interested to know.

[sofaspud in reply to me2019]

Thanks for your reply. Wow - every 6 months. I can see why you wouldn't want to buy expensive trainers

I haven't had any information beyond the replies here. I'll let you know if I hear differently.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Sounds like they will be towards the end of their running days. One test I read about was trying to twist them. It’s also advised to undergo gait analysis annually, so it sounds to me like it’s time to get back to the running store.

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[sofaspud in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Yes, I may need to go to a running store. They have served me well. I will try the twist test, though.

[Beachcomber66 Graduate]

I checked with my local running shop recently (owned by an Ultra Runner) and she reckoned that you should get 450 miles out of a pair of decent road shoes ( and I went in to ask whether I needed new ones, so no hidden agenda). So that's 720k by my never right maths! I guess there are lots of variables in there; terrain, weight, steps per minute and so on. No problem for we 🐌🐌🐌🐌😊

[sofaspud in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks for the information!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I have read that most quality shoes should give you between 300 and 500 miles, but obviously your weight and running style can affect that. Frankly if they still feel comfortable then, as a tightwad, I would carry on as long as possible. I always have at least three pairs of shoes in rotational use and I don't track my usage, but would have thought 500k would leave you with plenty of use.

[sofaspud in reply to IannodaTruffe]

They still feel fine and actually look good too. But I was just wondering. Perhaps I'll keep going for a few months and then think about it again at the end of the summer. Someone suggested a visit to a running shop and so I'll do that in a few months.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

I think if you start getting problems like shin splints or such that would be a good indication it's time to change. Yes, I too have read 300 - 500 miles. I got some new shoes recently, they were a sale bargain, (I'm a tightwad too!) but frankly I can't tell much difference between those and my old ones which have done around about 450 KM, so should be near the end of their useful life. I tend to use the old ones for shorter runs, and the new ones for longer ones.

[sofaspud]

No problems (touch wood!) but I was just wondering. I would be so nervous about switching up shoes for runs - I get superstitious like that!

[Decker]

I switch mine at around the 700k mark, but it varies. I just ran a long run on a new pair of Sauc Hurricanes and they felt better on my shins than my older Guide 9s. Being a tightwad too, I only buy em when they are on sale. Often the last year models go on sale to make room for the latest shoes and there is nothing wrong with the older model. My Hurricanes were 50% off and performed great.