Good Running Shoes Are Worth Every Penny!

How long should a running shoe run? How long those favorite new shoes will last will depend on a number of different factors such as your weight, your gait, how far and how frequently you run.

The generally consensus is that a new pair of running shoes is needed every 300-500 miles. This means if you run 3-5 miles four times per week, you could need new shoes again in as little as 3.5 months or as much as 10 months. This distance rule is best gauged by keeping an accurate training log.

Another indicator for when shoes need replacing is time. The consensus here is that running shoes should be replaced every six months. However, this is just a rule of thumb. Some runners may find themselves replacing their running shoes every four months while others may find they only need to replace their running shoes every eight months.

You should also be aware of how the running shoes feel and how well they are performing. In your running log, keep notes of how you feel after each run. You may notice, for instance, shin or knee pain on a regular basis after approximately 250 miles on a particular pair of running shoes. This type of information may indicate you need to purchase new running shoes more often than the average runner.

Keep in mind, running shoes can solve problems for runners or cause them. Paying careful attention to this key instrument in your run can help you avoid trouble down the road.