How much did you spend for your entire running wardrobe
How much did you spend for your entire running wardrobe
Probably about $400. About $280 for four pairs of shoes and $120 for shorts, shirts, bras, and socks. But I cheated, because I have a lot of non-shoe items given to me by friends and family as gifts.
amkelley wrote:
Probably about $400. About $280 for four pairs of shoes and $120 for shorts, shirts, bras, and socks. But I cheated, because I have a lot of non-shoe items given to me by friends and family as gifts.
Only four pairs, you're not addicted enough.
My wardrobe shelf is bursting with shoe boxes.
In the last year I have switched from running shorts to compression shorts and tights, but they are no more than $15 each.
Socks are a problem, they don't last very long.
Registration for things these days is the real expense.
Subway Surfers Addiction wrote:
Socks are a problem, they don't last very long.
Go to TJ Maxx, if you have one nearby. You can buy 6 pair of socks for $7.99 or so. Puma, Fila, Under Armour, Adidas, RBX, etc. The Puma socks are surprisingly good.
fisky wrote:
Subway Surfers Addiction wrote:Socks are a problem, they don't last very long.
Go to TJ Maxx, if you have one nearby. You can buy 6 pair of socks for $7.99 or so. Puma, Fila, Under Armour, Adidas, RBX, etc. The Puma socks are surprisingly good.
I actually agree with this. Bought some pumas (6 pair pack) at Ross a year and a half ago. Wore one every day all day + on Runs and just now they're starting to form holes.
I track running expenses every year. Clothes and shoes typically average $500/year
So far this year, I've spent...
Shoes and clothes $375
Registration $200
Fitness Center membership (prorated) $400
Hotel 0
Airfare 0
Car rental/transfers 0
PT/Chiropractor 0
Usually, hotel, air, and rentals are in the $2,000 range. Fitness memberships are $1,200. Registration is $600 or so. Gasoline around $700. Protein powder, energy bars, Gatorade and so on are another $500. So a typical year is $3,000 to $5,000.
In the big picture, clothes and shoes are a minor expense, especially since I have years of accumulated running clothes.
Subway Surfers Addiction wrote:
Only four pairs, you're not addicted enough.
My wardrobe shelf is bursting with shoe boxes.
So, I only counted the shoes that are currently in my rotation. I didn't count the two pairs sitting in boxes that I haven't used yet, nor the dozen or so pairs that are too worn out to run in but I haven't gotten around to getting rid of.
Subway Surfers Addiction wrote:
Socks are a problem, they don't last very long.
If you buy decent socks they'll last a long, long time. Someone recommended Balega to me maybe four years ago. I bought six pairs at the time and have used them for every run since. (50-60 MPW) They're basically still in excellent condition today. Very happy with that purchase.
Balega are the best, totally agree. When it comes to running tops, I pretty much only wear Nike. Their fabric on these dri fit knit shirts is amazing and I never get that nip chafe.
Agree - Balega socks last forever, especially if you air dry them and don't put them in the dryer. My first pair, which I bought over 2 years ago, is still going strong.
About $3200 in shoes.
I have about 16 pairs in rotation at any time for 100-milers of different terrain and weather.
Granted, there's tons of extra specialized stuff required for remote trail ultras, but my race kit (shoes, socks, shorts, shirt, etc.) is probably around $800.
The stuff is indestructible at least!
Probably around 1000, half being shoes and the other have shorts and shirts. I hate laundry so i like to have enough close to last over week
Easily $1000 in shoes
Cloths $500