Replace running shoes at 200 miles?

so why not change them at 100 miles

You should replace your shoes after every run. In fact, I suggest replacing them after every mile of every run. 10 mile run = 10 pairs of shoes.

There's a point at which the difference between great runs and ok runs becomes noticeable. 200 miles is a good point. I think 100 miles would make a difference to but would be extremely wasteful, regardless if you could afford it.

So we're gonna replace shoes every 3-4 weeks?

I need to start a shoe company.

Tlds wrote:

Replace running shoes at 200 miles? The answer to this question is "At 200 miles try on the same model and you tell me".

My answer: the run is many times more enjoyable. There's bounce, there's structure and I'm less sore the next day. Way more fun".

The older I get the more I agree with this statement. I get about 500 miles from each pair of shoes but I really feel a difference after 100-200 miles.

FormerD2now52 wrote:

Tlds wrote:

Replace running shoes at 200 miles? The answer to this question is "At 200 miles try on the same model and you tell me".

My answer: the run is many times more enjoyable. There's bounce, there's structure and I'm less sore the next day. Way more fun".

The older I get the more I agree with this statement. I get about 500 miles from each pair of shoes but I really feel a difference after 100-200 miles.

I find that hard to believe. If so it's more likely the insole has flattened than the sole

I honestly replace mine every 225 miles or so. I am a heavy heel striker and pronator, so, even at 145 pounds, I wear through the outdoor on the outer edge near my heel bybthat point and start riding midsole. I'm not rich, but I can afford to replace the shoes to stay healthy and happy doing something I enjoy. That may mean new trainers every 3 weeks during a marathon cycle. I guess I'll make that money up on saved medical expenses later in life (I hope!).

Try a new shoe, same model, at 100 miles and 200 miles of your current shoe. I found there is difference at 100 miles but not significant.. When you get to 200 miles it's definitely noticeable, far less enjoyable and you may not want to go back to your old shoe.

ukathleticscoach wrote:

FormerD2now52 wrote:

The older I get the more I agree with this statement. I get about 500 miles from each pair of shoes but I really feel a difference after 100-200 miles.

I find that hard to believe. If so it's more likely the insole has flattened than the sole

I find it hard to believe that you find it hard to believe.

I replace mine every 50 miles, i like to play it safe

Replacing shoes every 200 miles is cheaper than doctor visits.

I must be fat on my feet cause trainers only get 200-250 in flats about 200.

Saywhat2 wrote:

Replacing shoes every 200 miles is cheaper than doctor visits.

I must be fat on my feet cause trainers only get 200-250 in flats about 200.

Show your math.

I notice a difference at 200 but I usually wait till 400 or so

Personally I'm more ~300 but really it depends on the shoes...

Anyway, even going with 200, say your average activity is a 5 miler, then thats 200/5 = 40 activities roughly.

If you're paying ~60/70 and not being a new shoe daftie, then that's less than a couple of bucks per shot for your fitness activity, with shoes that are going to feel good and still have that bounce as the OP says.

Makes sense to me...

Smoove wrote:

I honestly replace mine every 225 miles or so. I am a heavy heel striker and pronator, so, even at 145 pounds, I wear through the outdoor on the outer edge near my heel bybthat point and start riding midsole. I'm not rich, but I can afford to replace the shoes to stay healthy and happy doing something I enjoy. That may mean new trainers every 3 weeks during a marathon cycle. I guess I'll make that money up on saved medical expenses later in life (I hope!).

Try Adidas they definitely hold up better than others. My top tip run on grass or trails.

I actually train in the Sequence. I have tried the Supernova ST which replaced it, but I hate the weird split heel counter - when I am running at tempo pace or faster, I feel like I am going to run out of my shoe.

For as much as they hype the Continental rubber outsole, it really doesn't hold up very well.

But the Boost material is light and soft, and that makes it worth it to me even though the shoes don't hold up for me (and, since, in any event, I get the same outcome in just about any shoe).

wear Hokas. Replace every 1,000

Quite the opposite. I get 700 out of asics, and my feet actually prefer my worn shoe to the new ones. They hurt for a couple weeks after new shoes. They're too soft, bouncy, flexible, and it stresses foot tissue that has adapted to a more worn shoe.