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It depends how much walking / hiking / running / whatever else you do. A typical pair of running shoes lasts somewhere around 300-500 miles. (You could probabl
by vitus 2y ago
It depends how much walking / hiking / running / whatever else you do.
A typical pair of running shoes lasts somewhere around 300-500 miles. (You could probably stretch a pair further than that, but you run much higher risk of injury once the cushioning wears down.)
If you put in a modest 5 miles a day and have two pairs in rotation, then expect to replace both pairs every 6 months (if not more often). It is not uncommon for semi-serious runners to spend $100+ on each pair of shoes. From that perspective, $500/year doesn't seem that outrageous.
- el_benhameen 2y agoYeah, I’ll use regular sneakers until the soles fall off, but I’ve realized that with running shoes you can either take the pain in your wallet or in your feet. A hundred bucks every few months is better than not being able to move.
- bmelton 2y ago"Feet" doesn't cover it. "Body" is more appropriate. Running with poor quality shoes unduly stresses your knees, hips, and lower back. Over time, this is likely to develop chronic pain, or bursitis, or other problems that can lead to long-term mobility issues. If you're going to run regularly, you should find a way to either afford the propert shoes in good repair, or learn to run barefoot
- hilux 2y ago> learn to run barefoot Finally someone with the right idea!
- el_benhameen 2y agoI did this when I lived within 20 minutes of a long stretch of sandy beach. Would also work in an area with grass or soft soil. But now that my runs are all either poorly-maintained pavement or rocky, gravely trails, barefoot is simply not feasible.
- el_benhameen 2y agoIndeed. “Feet” was just a more pithy way of putting it. I started buying my favorite shoes no matter the sale price when my lower-quality shoes started affecting my knees, shins, and back.
- hilux 2y agoI'm not convinced you need cushioning. I spend zero on running shoes, and I've run two marathons like this.
- jlarocco 2y agoI'm convinced you don't need it, but my shin splints disagree, and I'm happy to buy new shoes after 300-500 miles.
- hilux 2y agoInteresting you mention shin splits - those (and ITBS) were my crippling complaint for 15 years, before I tried barefooting, basically in desperation.
- funcDropShadow 2y agoCan you recommend any good resource on how to start seriously with barefoot running or walking?
- throw_rand_23 2y ago[dead]
- fat_cantor 2y agoAnatomy for Runners by Dicharry
- hilux 2y agoI could be biased, but I like the book Run Barefoot Run Healthy. Also Barefoot Ken Bob's book and website. There isn't much to learn - it's mainly a question of unlearning bad habits picked up through a lifetime of wearing unnatural built-up shoes, plus allowing the feet to slowly strengthen. If an able-bodied person spent a lifetime using crutches, the adaption to walking freely would take some time. For inspiration, google: barefoot romero caltech saxton