What a difference 500k makes

[Blackberrypie]

My first ever running shoes have come to the end of the road - luckily I have another pair of the same ready to go!

[HeavyFoot Half Marathon]

They do look like old friends. Will you keep them for gardening, DIY etc? I bet the new ones feel amazing.😃

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon in reply to HeavyFoot]

I don't think I'll be able to bear to throw them away so will have to find something to do with them. Haven't taken the new ones out yet, too muddy so I've been in my trail shoes.

[O505k Half Marathon]

Very well worn, reminds me it’s time for me to replace mine

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon in reply to O505k]

It seems no time since I first put them on, but when you put them side by side it's very obvious how much they've done.

[Tasha99 Marathon]

I had these shoes!

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon in reply to Tasha99]

I really like them - light and flexible while still supportive.

[misswobble Marathon]

Oooh lovely new shoes 🥰

What model are they?

I bought some bargain bin Saucony’s but I really don’t like them. I adored Kinvara 5 but sadly no longer around 🙁.

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Saucony liberty ISO 2 - I remember when I put them on how light and free they felt on my feet. I particularly like the way the Iso tongue fits over the top of the foot, much smoother than a standard tongue. I had a few calf niggles at the start as they're pretty low drop (4mm I think) but with insoles in they're a delight.

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Blackberrypie]

The tongue on my unloved Saucony’s are stupidly short. Quite why they thought it a good design idea defeats me ☹️ I do like a 4 mm drop meself 🙂

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Great photo! I am soon to swap my Hoka Arahi’s for an identical pair that have been patiently waiting in the wings!👟Enjoy!🙂

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon in reply to Sandraj39]

It is nice when you have a fresh pair ready to go!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That's a big difference! Let's hope the second pair serve you as well. Here's to many happy miles in them 😊

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

I hope so indeed

[Decker Ultramarathon]

Ah the worn ones are like old friends though, aren’t they? I have a hard time parting with mine too.

[Blackberrypie Half Marathon in reply to Decker]

It seems mean to abandon them after such faithful service but I have been having a few knee niggles so I'm pretty sure it's time. Maybe I'll use them for gardening...