| << back | When Do I Need A New Pair of Running Shoes?
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This is one of the most commonly asked questions by fitness participants and athletes. So when should you retire your most loyal pair of kicks? Should your favorite running shoes last 12 months or 6 months or 4 months? Well, that would be great to pick a number of months if everyone ran the same amount of total mileage. The lifespan of the shock absorbing materials under your hard training feet is determined by how much training you are doing in them.
An easy way to estimate when it’s time to replace your shoes is to tally the number of miles you run or walk each week and follow this guideline:
- If your shoes took your feet 30 miles each week, then you should replace them every 4 months.
- If your shoes felt 20 miles of footsteps each week, then you need a new pair every 6 months.
- If your shoes moved your body 10 miles each week, then you can reward them with a new pair every 12 months.
To help your memory, write the date of when you began to train in your shoes under the tongue of the shoes. Some runners rotate their shoes so that they are letting the cushioning “rest” for 24 to 48 hours between training sessions. It’s really a perfect reason to own 2 pairs of your favorite shoes!
Finally, a sure sign that you need a new pair of shoes TODAY is if the once comfortable shoes you train in are now starting to cause you pain. If no injury was involved with the change in sensation, it might be that your shoes have worn out. As always, your podiatrists would have final say on the health of your feet, so seek professional care when needed.
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