RunningAHEAD - Topic: yet another shoe question...

cewickbe

posted: 3/4/2008 at 8:20 PM

For all you people who run like 50 miles a week: Wouldnt that mean you have to replace your shoes like every couple of weeks? if the avg shoe gets like 400 miles on them you would need a new pair like every 8 weeks? this is insane to me - but my first pair of running shoes - mizunos seem to be topping out at 250 miles (thank god i only run like 11 miles a week!!) geesh, adding together all the dough i spend on clothes, shoes, garmin, and other misc running crap, this sport can get a little pricey!

backstretch

posted: 3/4/2008 at 8:31 PM

Quote from cewickbe on 3/4/2008 at 8:20 PM:

For all you people who run like 50 miles a week: Wouldnt that mean you have to replace your shoes like every couple of weeks? if the avg shoe gets like 400 miles on them you would need a new pair like every 8 weeks? this is insane to me - but my first pair of running shoes - mizunos seem to be topping out at 250 miles (thank god i only run like 11 miles a week!!) geesh, adding together all the dough i spend on clothes, shoes, garmin, and other misc running crap, this sport can get a little pricey!

Well if you promise not to tell...... I have just about burnedup 3 pair of $150 shoes over this past winter. I'm desperately hoping they can last to the end of March. Then I'll be buying 2 more pair at $200 each, but what the heck, I'm healthier.....

"The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft falling." - Lucretius

Marcus L S

The Greatest of All Time

posted: 3/4/2008 at 9:42 PM

Yep, about 8 weeks and mine are retired.

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T1dawk

Runner

posted: 3/4/2008 at 10:12 PM

Well at least the price of shoes doesn't fluctuate like gas prices. So no matter if you run 11 miles or 50 miles per week you get the same actual time of usage out of them actually being on your feet.

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cewickbe

posted: 3/5/2008 at 2:34 AM

GULP! I suddenly feel so guilty! I guess I won't be trying to increase my mileage anytime soon. I'm poor!! oh yeah - and you guys are insane

JasonR

posted: 3/5/2008 at 8:29 AM

Quote from backstretch on 3/4/2008 at 8:31 PM:

Well if you promise not to tell...... I have just about burnedup 3 pair of $150 shoes over this past winter. I'm desperately hoping they can last to the end of March. Then I'll be buying 2 more pair at $200 each, but what the heck, I'm healthier.....

There have been several posts from other GTA runners who have saved a ton of cash buying shoes online. Check out the thread below. Where to buy shoes for cheap?

cewickbe

posted: 3/5/2008 at 8:25 PM

Thanks for linking back to that other post. That reall helped me, but I think I still have to venture to the local running store this weekend. I am just too inexperienced in shoes to try and order something online. plus, i cant stand returning stuff via mail. I'll just suck it up until I find a shoe I am completely satisfied with.

Ennay

A Saucy Wench

posted: 3/6/2008 at 12:43 AM
modified: 3/6/2008 at 12:44 AM

I usually replace mine at about 300 miles. I'll putter along trails and stuff for another 400 so yeah...I go through a lot of shoes. Thats why I buy and rotate 2 at a time...it makes me feel like they last longer. And after awhile the rest of the misc running crap peters out. Clothes for the most part last forever (except for socks and bras) Garmin lasts awhile and you dont HAVE to have the latest gadget (but it gives the spouse something to get you for Xmas). But then you will start racing more and that can get pricey. I'd guess running overall costs me about $1200/year if I do all local races. I'd like to travel at least once a year but waiting until my kids are older Still cheaper than diabetes and heart disease.

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dallas

Hoodoo Guru

posted: 3/6/2008 at 2:56 PM

My local running store has a wall of discounted shoes (last year's models I assume.) They usually have one or two pair that work for me. I typically pay between $40-$60 a pair.

The tangents are moot.

backstretch

posted: 3/6/2008 at 8:29 PM

Quote from JasonR on 3/5/2008 at 8:29 AM:

There have been several posts from other GTA runners who have saved a ton of cash buying shoes online. Check out the thread below. Where to buy shoes for cheap?

Thanks Homey, I'll keep it in mind.

"The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft falling." - Lucretius

backstretch

posted: 3/6/2008 at 8:33 PM

Quote from dallas on 3/6/2008 at 2:56 PM:

My local running store has a wall of discounted shoes (last year's models I assume.) They usually have one or two pair that work for me. I typically pay between $40-$60 a pair.

Canada gets screwed on shoe prices for some reason, even on clearouts of last year's models the price is never below $99 + 13% in taxes.....flagship shoes from all the manufacturers are $200 plus up here Black eye

"The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft falling." - Lucretius

Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 3/6/2008 at 8:55 PM

My shoes go to 300. When I am really running, that is 6 weeks. I have 2-3 pair of shoes. So I am buying shoes every few months. But it is well worth it. This works for me. Most importantly, do you like monkeys?

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

backstretch

posted: 3/6/2008 at 9:30 PM

The Preds are leaving Big grin

"The drops of rain make a hole in the stone, not by violence, but by oft falling." - Lucretius

cewickbe

posted: 3/7/2008 at 4:01 PM

NO! I dont like monkeys! Stop asking! Wink

brerfootbill

Half Fanatic #846

posted: 3/7/2008 at 8:21 PM

Once I got fitted for the proper type of shoes at a specialty running store, I eventually started buying them on sale on the 'net. I go thru a pair every 10 weeks or so. I just bought 2 pr online at 30% off. Most places are really good about returns. Sometimes I'll call my local running store to see if they have any on sale, which they sometimes do - usually they're last years models. Hope this helps! Smile

"I don't always roll a joint, but when I do, it's usually my ankle" - unk. "Frankly autocorrect, I'm getting a bit tired of your shirt". I ran half my last race on my left foot!

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