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rectumdamnnearkilledem
The more variance there is within the sole of the shoe - by which I mean dual-density areas, footbridges, stability webs etc - the more the shoe will have the potential to cause aches and pains when it gets old. When it is brand new, everything is uniform in the sole, and as your foot lands it is supprted evenly, as it should be. As the sole ages, parts of it compress and parts of it - where there are tougher compnents such as the harder part of a dual-density midsole - don't compress so much. So where before you were landing on an even surface, after x hundred miles that surface is less even and your foot is subtly distorted each footstrike.
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I track my shoes to the mile. I am a Brooks Adrenaline runner. I give a visual inspection often, listen to what the tootsies are telling me after different types of running, and at 300 miles start into a rotation of a new pair where I will wear my old pair for 1 or 2 "short" runs per week - after breaking in my new pair. I have some shoes that are gone after 350 miles and 1 pair that went 450+.
Ryan
Nerd
Keep the running and fitness up and keep the weight from coming back.
Run more miles than last year.
I see folks talk about Mizunos........what I have heard is they are VERY comfortable shoes but you will get less miles out of them than other brands. Sorry to make generalizations, but I have heard this from several runners and from sales people at specialty running stores.
spam
The Irreverent Reverend
I've lost weight in recent months (about 30 pounds) so I'm getting more out of my shoes. I used to ditch them at or near 300, now I'm getting about 350 instead. Still, I'm heavier than many runners (6'0", 208 lbs) and I'm sure that contributes to the breakdown on the show.
I agree with the comment about the sole liner, however. I haven't done that recently, but a few years ago I routinely replaced the liner as soon as I purchased the shoe. Time to do that again.
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King of PhotoShop
I went through some foot-related injury problems some years ago and my physical therapist suggested I remove the liner that comes with the new shoes and insert a store-bought liner with a bit more cushion. She suggested the "Sof Sol" liner, which I think I recall was about $20 at the running store.
Since then I've done that in every new pair I've bought, with the exception of the brand new New Balance Fresh Foams I was given by NB to wear test and then write a review on. (I write on on-line running column for the Dallas Morning News.)
I am curious to learn from others who commented on the replacement of the sole liner, what they replaced it with. What sole liners are you using, $ cost, etc. Thank you. Spareribs
I wear Skoras. I've gotten near 1000 miles on each of my last two pairs. I think a lot of shoe wear comes down to how you run - and where you run. If you're running just on a treadmill, no matter how good your form, or how light your foot fall, you will go through shoes faster. I believe the same is true if you're out running on hot roads as opposed to icy roads.
Ben
Running Life Between
I don't think so. but this is the time to retire your shoes.....
I would certainly hope so.
Do you think this was caused by the cold weather?
Why on earth did you resurrect a SIX YEAR OLD thread?