Replacing running shoes

[Raggedeannie]

How I do I know when to replace my running shoes?  I'm an on and off runner and am still running in a pair of original Brooks Ghosts that I bought in 2008 or 2009.  I've used them exclusively for running and though I've used Nike+ for overall mileage tracking through the years, I haven't always tracked which miles I ran in which shoes.  Based on mileage tracking through Nike+ I'm guessing they only have anywhere between 200 and 250 miles on them, but can't be sure.  They still run fine!

Full disclaimer, my Ghosts are men's and they are ugly!  I'm jealous of all of your pretty hot pink and neon colored kicks!   (hot)

[Susie]

I usually start to get aches in telltale places when my shoes are shot.

My other method is that I buy my next new pair of shoes sometime in my current shoes' 200's. I start rotating the two pairs. When I start to feel really bummed about how the older ones are feeling on the days I wear them, compared to the new ones, then I retire them. Running is supposed to be enjoyable!

[Raggedeannie]

Jul 11, 2013 10:18:52 GMT -5 Susie said:

I usually start to get aches in telltale places when my shoes are shot.

My other method is that I buy my next new pair of shoes sometime in my current shoes' 200's. I start rotating the two pairs. When I start to feel really bummed about how the older ones are feeling on the days I wear them, compared to the new ones, then I retire them. Running is supposed to be enjoyable!

This is just the excuse I need to hit my LRS!

[gt7301b]

If they are 4-5 years old I'd get a new pair.

[Raggedeannie]

Jul 11, 2013 11:22:03 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

If they are 4-5 years old I'd get a new pair.

Thanks, I was wondering about this too, whether the age matters in addition to the mileage.  I've taken good care of them - mostly treadmill running, and the mileage is still low. But they are old and the color scheme is so blah!

[breezy8407]

I tend to get aches in my shins when it's time. I usually look to replace around 500 miles.

[jamalynn]

I just go by the bottom of the shoes and the cushion on the inside.

[kellina]

Sounds like you don't love them anyway.... go buy pink ones!! :-D

[spunkypenguin]

I track my miles, but I do rotate shoes sometimes, so it's not necessarily accurate. I just replace by feel as well. I can feel little aches (sore feet, shin splints coming on) that tell me it's time.

I saw this in a couple magazines and it's going on the Christmas wishlist www.milestonepod.com/

[grk2012]

I go by feel. My flattest/most minimal shoes have lasted the longest (425mi so far) without the usual aches and pains that indicate it's time for replacement. Previously I'd go for new ones around 300mi.