I'm a junior in high school, main event is the 3200m, which I'll probably run 5-8 times this season. I recently got the new nike matumbos and found out they have non removable pins. Will they last me the entire season? Or should I only wear them for important races? I'll be running in 1-2 meets a week from early April to late May/Early June.
I bought a pair of ventulus (precursor to matumbo) in 2001 with permanent pins. I ran every track race and some "rupp certified" xc races in them until 2009. The upper tore before the pins wore down. I would hope that nike's construction hasn't changed much for the durability of the pins.
Just NEVER walk on any hard surfaces. Walking 20 ft on concrete puts on about as much wear as 100 miles on the track.
you should be fine otherwise. they make them permanent because it is supposed to be lighter and more stable. honestly it doesn't make sense to have them unless you are a pro who can get a new pair every race.
If you like your nikes very much do not wear them much. Buy a simpler pair of sneakers to run. Because pins usually come off in short time. Or you can order custom designed pins online https://www.pinmakers.com and sew them back. This site is a very good pin distributor. Recommend them. Nikes with your own pins would look much more original.