How many miles you do you get out of a pair of shoes?

[Susie]

I have 3 pairs of shoes in rotation right now, the oldest of which is about a year old.  I knew they were nearing the end of their running days, but I wore them last night for an easy ~4.5 miles anyway.  By 4 miles or so in, I was really feeling it, both feet, weird places that I don't usually ache--my shoes felt shot.  I got home and checked Training Peaks, where I track miles on shoes in addition to everything else.  285.  I was uncomfortable enough in them that I decided they are officially retired now, but I was a little disappointed to make that call before 300 for how freaking expensive they are.  They are the oldest pair in a long line of Asics Nimbus shoes that I own.

What would you say your average is?

[jordylee]

I would say I average in the 400-450 area. Although I feel like I wait until the very last possible second to retire a pair.

[andrealynn]

I typically start thinking about replacement at 400, but usually push replacing until closer to 500.

[cinco]

I've been able to get close to 500 miles lately before my knees and achilles start getting achy. In the past I was frustrated b/c I was only getting 300 or so in my Mizuno Inspires, but the 9's have held up fabulously for me. I hope I can say the same about the 10's b/c shoes get pricy.

[Susie]

Gah, how am I barely getting more than half of what you guys get?!

I run most of my miles on the road, but I don't think that's different from you guys. I might be heavier, but not vastly. WHAT ARE YOUR SHOE LONGEVITY SECRETS!?

My only consolation is that pairs #3-5 (two of which are still in boxes) are 14s that I bought online for < $100 after the 15s came out, so the cost per mile is not so awful.

[andrealynn]

I'm kind of shocked by your number, too. My last pair of nimbus shoes got close to 600 before I replaced them.

[jene]

I feel good if I can get mine to 400. It seems like once I hit that range, I start noticing more aches

[cinco]

Apr 11, 2014 11:25:41 GMT -5 Susie said:

Gah, how am I barely getting more than half of what you guys get?!

I run most of my miles on the road, but I don't think that's different from you guys. I might be heavier, but not vastly. WHAT ARE YOUR SHOE LONGEVITY SECRETS!?

My only consolation is that pairs #3-5 (two of which are still in boxes) are 14s that I bought online for < $100 after the 15s came out, so the cost per mile is not so awful.

It drove me crazy when I was getting only 300. I have done nothing differently, so I'm assuming it was the model of the shoe. 

[hannahb]

About 300-400.

[shorewife]

I get 400-500 miles out of a pair too, but I think it is because I have orthodics in them that they tend to last a little longer.

[jillybean222]

i would say 300-400.

[thom]

I get 450-500, but I also use the blue super feet. Maybe the better insoles do make a difference?

[gumi]

Certain types of shoes (cushion, stability, etc) get more bc they have more structure. I run in neutral light shoes and those naturally get less. I also run with an orthotic, which helps. I get 300 on mine and probably could get more but I love newer shoes to bother.

Good running form helps too. Landing on your ball of foot with high cadence actually keeps your foot on the ground less so it's good practice to take a few minutes out of each run and focus inn that.

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[Deleted]

300ish. My knees start yelling at me.

[gt7301b]

I just replaced shoes and it looks like I had around 400-425 miles on that pair.

[lovesherheels]

About 300 for me. I start getting knee and hip pain after that. They're usually completely retired by 325-350, but I can start feeling it in the 275-300 range.

[sadlebred]

3-5 years for cycling shoes. A little less for mountain bike shoes, a little more for road shoes. When I start getting hot spots on my feet, I know it's time to replace them.

[clseale]

I honestly have no clue. I don't track, and I run in multiple pairs. I just look at the soles, and go off of how they feel. I can guess based on overall mileage in training cycles...maybe 350-ish? Possibly 400, but that seems high. I run in neutral, lightweight, shoes.

[arch01]

i was getting about 275 before my knees started aching in previous models of what i wear now (nike zoom structure). in the 16s i get about 325.

[Wines Not Whines]

Around 300 for me. My orthopedist says he tells people to wear shoes for 250 miles.

[venice2007]

Before I corrected my form? 2-300 at best

Now I better shoes(newton) and form 4-7/800 miles. I say 400-7/800 cuz i didn't keep track of these new shoes well at the beginning. But i think im at the 600ish mark now and just starting to see then show any kind of wear. Ill get another month outta them i think. Newtons and my better form helped the mileage/longevity of my shoe.
My mizunos I rotate with 4-500

[labbie]

Great timing on this post, as i was just starting to wonder the same. I'm at around 300 or so and starting to feel like i really need new ones. I wear a stability shoe, and have custom orthotics. Sounds like this isn't totally out of the norm, but i was really hoping to get more. Leave it to me to get the low end of the range.

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[beachygal]

Apr 11, 2014 16:27:15 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

Around 300 for me. My orthopedist says he tells people to wear shoes for 250 miles.

I was just going to say the same thing, although we go to the same orthopedist. It seems really early, but I'd rather replace earlier than risk getting injured, ya know?

[runaways]

400-450 for me on my Asics Cumulus. I'm in the high 200s in my first pair of Pureflows but I imagine they won't last quite as long.

[wannabe]

I just noticed after last week's half that the soles of my shoes are wearing out. When I checked, I was right around 300. They're about a year old.

Is it just me, or does anyone else get excited at the idea of shopping for new shoes at that point??

[jamalynn]

400-500 miles typically.

[joenali]

1 meeelion miles!

[skwcm80]

Between 300 and 400 miles.

[ebeth]

About 400, but I have gotten 500-600 mi from a pair in the past

[agswife]

Usually 6 months, which is around 300 miles. I run on the treadmill, outside, etc. I just feel like I get less support around that time.