Many running shoe stores and companies recommend retiring your running shoes after 300 to 500 miles as the materials begin to break down. While I agree that a fresh pair of trainers is always delightful I have to suggest that taking advice from the party that will be taking your money might be a bit foolish. So I've started a new club. And just today this pair of New Balance joined the last pair of Adidas as its only members - two in a row to 1000. Will the new Mizunos be next?
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I had to retire my old Nikes at 500 miles because their traction is gone and the streets of Brooklyn can get very slippery. They're still super-comfortable though I and wear them around the neighborhood running errands.
Justin: I've noticed surprisingly little wear on my treads even after 1000 miles. Probably because about half my miles are on dirt trails. Do you really keep track of your shoe miles? That seems pretty crazy - crazy like me.
I just started keeping track last summer when I made my commitment to walking more frequently. I only do it with my running-shoes-of-the-moment.
It appears we have more in common than we knew...
Beer, UCLA Football, Fletch, running shoe tracking, and a crush on Hilary. Am I forgetting anything?
I'm pretty bad about keeping track of shoe mileage and usually base shoe decisions on the creakiness of my knees. That said, I can't just throw the old shoes away but keep them around to putz around the house and do things like walk the dogs.
Justin: also, stinky cheese and a crush on Mazzy - but I think that's who you meant to say...
Kristina:
Don't start keeping track of your shoe miles - it's a very slippery slope to obsessive compulsive disorder and heavy drinking. I haven't bought new shoes in like 10 years - I only wear old running shoes around for everything but running - pretty classy, I know...
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