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300 miles per pair of shoes? I cannot afford that either. Who is recommending this? A doctor or a SHOE COMPANY? Scott UUCP: humu!nctams1!pnet16!01f

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Probably are FAQ answers to these questions, but: Has anyone found someone who can repair the midsoles on Nike Air running shoes? My material has disintegrated, and I would really like to reuse them since the uppers are in great shape.  However, the places I have called don’t touch midsoles, and I am a bit leery about sending my shoes to a place that just has a post box… Does DMSO still exist?  My father used to have a supply of it as a medical test case 20 years ago, but my mother threw it out when he died.  I know that it was available as a veterinary or something like that solution.  I would like to get some more. Apparently, other folks are experiencing the same enjoyment as I with ASICS gels.  Do they always have the shock absorption of a 2×4 and the wet weather traction of a banana peel on oil?  I am running the "Best buy" or whatever they were in the past Shoe Issue of RW.  Once I got used to them, I have adapted, but I doubt I will buy a similar pair in the future, unless the upper-price ones are substantially better. Lastly, am I the only person who can’t afford to run a pair of shoes only 300 miles and trash them?  All these doctors reports, seemed to stress that. I have too many miles behind me to believe that is a valid mileage figure. Your patience and answers are appreciated. Kershner — Kershner Wyatt My opinions are my own and aren’t necessarily my employer’s.

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