What would the minimum mileage you would all suggest in new shoes before a marathon ?
What would the minimum mileage you would all suggest in new shoes before a marathon ?
SteveKnott wrote:
What would the minimum mileage you would all suggest in new shoes before a marathon ?
Same shoes you always run in? 0
New model/brand? 50
Same brand/model number... but having to switch versions since the older ones are not available (new balance - going from v4 to v6) . ... reviews seem to indicate the new versions are a bit different, so a bit worried they will be like a new shoe...
50 seems reasonable.... thanks... have 2 weeks so should be good if I get new versions today...
100+ miles
I ran Chicago one year on a pair that had 50 miles on them. Bad decision. Ended up with severe blistering before halfway. Ironically, they turned out to be the best pair I ever owned. But not till they were fully broken in. I still have them 6 years later, with over 2000 miles on them