Who answered? Most respondents were male (n=224, 85,8%), weighing between 60 and 80kgs (ca. 70%) and the age category 40-50 years was the most selected (22.5%). Most reported a neutral style (51%), midfoot striking (57%) and 28% (the largest category) ran between 60 and 80km a week. Finally, the majority reported running for the previous 5- 10 years (37%).
What shoes are people wearing? Nike was the most popular shoe brand for everyday trainers (26.6%; Pegasus specifically 15.4% selected), with Brooks the 2nd most popular (16%). Nike was also the clear winner for the fast speed workout shoe, with 43% selecting the category.
When and why are people changing shoes? For everyday shoes, we have a 2-peak distribution of responses, at 500-600km (16%) and the "late changers" at 1100- 1200 km (14.2%). Most are reporting changing their fast shoes much earlier, with 40% saying they changed their shoes between 300 and 500km.
People primarily changed their shoe when it felt "dead" (60%), in the hope of avoiding injury (75.5%).