I read somewhere on here that the typical running shoe loses most of its cushioning ability in the first 50 or so miles. Is that really the case and do you guys have any sources/studies?
I read somewhere on here that the typical running shoe loses most of its cushioning ability in the first 50 or so miles. Is that really the case and do you guys have any sources/studies?
Shoeohs wrote:
I read somewhere on here that the typical running shoe loses most of its cushioning ability in the first 50 or so miles. Is that really the case
Yes.
and do you guys have any sources/studies?
No. Try Google.
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If most of the foam mysteriously vanishes after 50 miles, then yes.
That's only true about the best (and most expensive) running shoe on the market strangely enough
It definitely feels that way for most running shoes I have tried. It seems like the foam gets compacted after it gets run in. I stick with the Newton Gravity, the design seems to hold up longer than the average basic foam shoe
Yeah...for me that's when a new pair of shoes starts to feel good.
I heard Nike has a new shoe that lasts more like 52 miles
Running shoe cushioning is unnecessary, possibly even problematic.
Running shoe companies know this. Its why shoes are made with foam and cheap rubber soles instead of continental rubber. Look at some of adidas shoes, they have continental rubber soles and often last much longer than average.
Coach X wrote:
Running shoe cushioning is unnecessary, possibly even problematic.
False.
Hardloper wrote:
I heard Nike has a new shoe that lasts more like 52 miles
Good post, 'loper.
:)
Kvothe wrote:
Running shoe companies know this. Its why shoes are made with foam and cheap rubber soles instead of continental rubber. Look at some of adidas shoes, they have continental rubber soles and often last much longer than average.
Adidas Boston is a nice shoe, if your foot is shaped like a narrow boat.
Hardloper wrote:
I heard Nike has a new shoe that lasts more like 52 miles
Who are you? I need to meet you! You are my favorite poster by far. Please share some info about yourself, please!
Coach X wrote:
Running shoe cushioning is unnecessary, possibly even problematic.
Correct. But hobby joggers will disagree.
+1
Coach X wrote:
Running shoe cushioning is unnecessary, possibly even problematic.
This. Cushioning and shock absorption are BS, and they are just companies’ means to make you spend more money.
redux wrote:
Yeah...for me that's when a new pair of shoes starts to feel good.
Agreed.
I know that barefoot runners are weird, but one of the cool things about fivefingers and other minimalist shoes is that you can run in them until they fall apart without any difference. Sometimes even upwards of a 1000 miles or so per pair.
vapor flizzeye wrote:
That's only true about the best (and most expensive) running shoe on the market strangely enough
Yeah, the truth's out about it. Good for two marathons, no training runs.
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