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New Balance 880, on my 4th pair in 5-6 years and they are the best

by icpmacdo 4y ago

ouid 4y ago
Is 1.5 years of life considered durable for how you use them? That seems kind of short to me, but I don't really know.
- runamok 4y ago
  As a lifelong runner it's best to do it by mileage not age. Replace them somewhere between 300 and 600 miles (your weight, leg length, form, surface, etc. all influence this). I will add that over time historically the midsole foam usually degrades so age is a factor too. I'd probably suggest tossing them after 1.5 years or so or at least having a fairly fresh pair to compare them to. The above mostly applies to running but should be relevant for walking too.
  - icpmacdo 4y ago
    Yes exactly, I sometimes push them a bit longer then your upper bound as well to save money but you can really tell the difference once you get a new pair. My current pair is far overdue! Anyone here have experience with the Gore-Tex 880's, are they good?
- giantg2 4y ago
  Most athletic shoes have a short life like that. The trend tends to wear off. Even if it doesn't, you generally loose grip as the compound ages. Also, the insole and other cushioning stuff tends to break down and loose it's ability to absorb shock, which can lead to joint and back pain.
- okaram 4y ago
  It heavily depends on usage and weight. 10K steps is 1.5 to 2 hours of walking. I'm quite overweight, and my tennis shoes last me ~6 months in good shape.
- stevesimmons 4y ago
  I run a lot and keep three generations of shoes: * Used for running when new, usually for a year. * In their 2nd year, for walking, gym and casual use. * In their 3rd year, for gardening, house maintenance and stuff like walks in muddy places.
  - dataexporter 4y ago
    Love this idea! As long as they last though. For me, by the second year - they are unusable.
- kyriakos 4y ago
  If you walk 10km+ per day I'd say 1.5 year is too long to keep them. It also depends on the kind of surfaces you walk on.

New Balance 880, on my 4th pair in 5-6 years and they are the best

ouid 4y ago

Is 1.5 years of life considered durable for how you use them? That seems kind of short to me, but I don't really know.

runamok 4y ago
As a lifelong runner it's best to do it by mileage not age. Replace them somewhere between 300 and 600 miles (your weight, leg length, form, surface, etc. all influence this). I will add that over time historically the midsole foam usually degrades so age is a factor too. I'd probably suggest tossing them after 1.5 years or so or at least having a fairly fresh pair to compare them to. The above mostly applies to running but should be relevant for walking too.
- icpmacdo 4y ago
  Yes exactly, I sometimes push them a bit longer then your upper bound as well to save money but you can really tell the difference once you get a new pair. My current pair is far overdue! Anyone here have experience with the Gore-Tex 880's, are they good?
giantg2 4y ago
Most athletic shoes have a short life like that. The trend tends to wear off. Even if it doesn't, you generally loose grip as the compound ages. Also, the insole and other cushioning stuff tends to break down and loose it's ability to absorb shock, which can lead to joint and back pain.
okaram 4y ago
It heavily depends on usage and weight. 10K steps is 1.5 to 2 hours of walking. I'm quite overweight, and my tennis shoes last me ~6 months in good shape.
stevesimmons 4y ago
I run a lot and keep three generations of shoes: * Used for running when new, usually for a year. * In their 2nd year, for walking, gym and casual use. * In their 3rd year, for gardening, house maintenance and stuff like walks in muddy places.
- dataexporter 4y ago
  Love this idea! As long as they last though. For me, by the second year - they are unusable.
kyriakos 4y ago
If you walk 10km+ per day I'd say 1.5 year is too long to keep them. It also depends on the kind of surfaces you walk on.