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    funkylemonc

    So I got a new pair of nice New Balance's in the middle of July and I've put about 320 miles on them so far.  For the past week and a half or so, my right knee and the in-step of my feet have had a decent amount of soreness/pain after a run and I've had to scale back my miles per week from around 30+ to around 20.  Runs over 4.5 miles start to really wear on me when I usually churn out 8-11 miles with a decent amount of ease.  They're definitely starting to feel a little less cushioned.  Is this a pretty good indication that I need a new pair of shoes?  Thanks.

    -Dan

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberborntocry
    • CommentTimeOct 14th 2008
     
    borntocry
    Yes.
    • CommentAuthorHero!!CptnRon
    • CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
     
    CptnRon
    yes
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberdbikekc01
    • CommentTimeOct 15th 2008 edited
     
    dbikekc01

    Dan,

    I've read that how long a shoe will last is somewhat proportionate to your weight.  Heavier runners should expect about 300 miles or less and lighter runners about 600 miles.  I would submit that the quality of the shoe affects these distances greatly as well.  I consider myself in the heavier category and only have around 200 miles on a pair I purchased in May.  The cushion seems to be waining some, but is still adequate to give me a decent runs.  However, the right heel is missing some of the rubber, so I'm at the end-of-life on this pair. 

    Since your performance and comfort are being affected, it is time to get a new pair, but keep the old pair for a week or two and try alternating between the new and old.  This will tell you right away if it was the shoes or something else.

     HTH,

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberliltif7
    • CommentTimeOct 15th 2008
     
    liltif7
    I agree with HTH, and would also like to add, that as time goes on, you may need additional support in the shoes you do wear.  I recently had an extensive fitting at a reputable running store, and found that my needs have changed since I started running ten years ago.  I recommend going to a really good running store and have someone who knows running fit you.....its worth the time.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberrogerbum
    • CommentTimeOct 31st 2008
     
    rogerbum
    Also, you should own at least 2 pairs of good shoes and you should alternate between them.  E.g. don't use the same pair every day.
    • CommentAuthorFree Membergfriese
    • CommentTimeOct 31st 2008
     
    gfriese
    If you have to ask the question. they are.
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    rebeloutionary
    Why do you need to alternate between 2 pairs of shoes, rogerbum? Isn't one enough?
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberstrezzed
    • CommentTimeNov 6th 2008
     
    strezzed
    When you alternate between shoes, you give them a "rest" to recover, after constant pounding, to their original shape. They will both last longer than if you bought two pairs and used the pair A every day and when they wore out used pair B. Alternate them daily (if you go for daily runs) (ie. Pair A Monday, pair B Tuesday, etc.) to get the most useful likfe out of them.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberbgrayz1
    • CommentTimeNov 6th 2008
     
    bgrayz1
    I like to use my old shoes that reach the 400 mark for interval and tempo runs... My newer shoes I use for long runs....
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberrunspotrun
    • CommentTimeNov 11th 2008
     
    runspotrun

    alternating between 2 different pairs of shoes also changes your biomechanics slightly. this can help to prevent over-use injuries as well as letting the shoes "recover"

     

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberbananas78
    • CommentTimeNov 12th 2008
     
    bananas78

    A good tip is too put the date you brought them with a marker, When 4-6 months is up, change them for a new pair.

    They say most trainers are good for 500 miles, also if you are buying a new pair dont worry about getting the same model, I loved my new balance 854 and kept buying them, until they disappeared

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberDuvelke
    • CommentTimeNov 12th 2008
     
    Duvelke

     

    @ rebeloutionary :

     if you alternate between different pairs , you will feel the difference faster between  the "used" ones and the new. You will find out yourself if you need to change / to buy new...

     greetings,
    Nancy

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