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Running shoes are good for about 600 to 700km fyi. After that, the foam breaks down too much to provide adequate cushioning and the right sproing. Having the e
by Swizec 4y ago
Running shoes are good for about 600 to 700km fyi. After that, the foam breaks down too much to provide adequate cushioning and the right sproing.
Having the external hard rubber last longer than that is just unnecessary weight.
You may just be in better shape than you were in college. Distance stacks up fast and running faster wears shoes out faster.
sauce: I run marathons and go through about 6 pairs of running shoes per year
- lotsofpulp 4y agoWhich shoes do you use? I use ASICS GT-2000s and they usually last 350km to 400km, or a year, in my case (a couple 5k to 8k runs per week). I guess different styles of running could also cause different amounts of wear and tear.
- Swizec 4y agoAdidas Adios stuff has worked best for me. But I’m also 56kg so they prob last longer than they would for a bigger person.
- _fat_santa 4y agoAs a "non-runner" who just needs running shoes for the gym and walking around, I found great luck at Thrift Stores. What I found us a marathoner will buy a pair of Nike's and run that 600-700km until they are "spent" and give them to Goodwill. While they aren't good for running anymore, I found most to have plenty of sole left for 6-7 months of walking and going to the gym, all for around $10. This is probably not the best for my feet, but when I bust a hole where my big toe goes I feel less bad because I spent $10 and not $100.