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The conventional wisdom says a good pair of shoes should last about – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -What’s the conventional wisdom on how many miles to put on a pair of shoes before changing them out for a new pair?  I have a pair of Asics 123s that have probably about 200 miles on them.  They look almost brand new but I have a feeling that the cusioning is running out. Of course I also can’t buy these same shoes (which I’ve really liked) because they don’t appear to be stocked any more but that’s another story.

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The conventional wisdom says a good pair of shoes should last about What’s the conventional wisdom on how many miles to put on a pair of shoes before changing them out for a new pair?  I have a pair of Asics 123s that have probably about 200 miles on them.  They look almost brand new but I have a feeling that the cusioning is running out. Of course I also can’t buy these same shoes (which I’ve really liked) because they don’t appear to be stocked any more but that’s another story.

Hi One thing I have not noticed in these posts is that material ages. When you have a shoe that is a couple of years old you are also dealing with the aging factor. EVA loses moisture (dries out) contributing to the early lose of cushioning. — Have a great day, Jerry http://www.telarun.com

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My last pair of shoes lasted about a year and died this summer when I began running 35-50 miles a week.  I wish I could find a pair just like them, I just bought a pair of rebok avengers and am experiencing severe pain in my arch. I’m going shoe shopping again soon.  The old shoes had a graphite arch support but rebok has decieded not to continue this type of arch in running shoes, or if they are I cant find them.  I go to the beach and run when I can, some day I’ll live there again and I won’t need any stinking shoes.  Come see my gallery, no running stuff but lots of art work for your viewing pleasure. http://www.mother.com/~miles/miles2.shtml

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: What’s the conventional wisdom on how many miles to put on a pair of shoes : before changing them out for a new pair?  I have a pair of Asics 123s that : have probably about 200 miles on them.  They look almost brand new but I : have a feeling that the cusioning is running out. Having worked in an athletic shoe store, we often told our patrons to change training shoes about 350-500 miles.  Some people are harder on shoes than others, accounting for the 150 mile window.  I would rather tel people to change shoes when they began to feel joint problems.   Particularly the knees.  The knees take a beating when running on little cushioning.  Another secret:  look at the rear of the shoe.   The polyurethane (the sole of most shoes) will wrinkle when it wears out.  If you see several wrinkles in this it may be time to change shoes.  Oh, and finally, if some one else is buying your new shoes for you–ANY time is a good time for new shoes. MIKE

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What’s the conventional wisdom on how many miles to put on a pair of shoes before changing them out for a new pair?  I have a pair of Asics 123s that have probably about 200 miles on them.  They look almost brand new but I have a feeling that the cusioning is running out.

        This really depends upon the person…some people wear         out shoes sooner than others depending on things like         running style, weight, surface type (i.e. asphalt, concrete,         dirt, mud, sand etc.)         I run mostly on trails and am a light runner, and I usually         need to get new shoes every 400 – 500 miles. When my         joints start aching, I know it is time for a new pair! Of course I also can’t buy these same shoes (which I’ve really liked) because they don’t appear to be stocked any more but that’s another story.

        Yes! I know that story! I’m in the process of trying to         find a new pair of shoes too…I’ve run in Ascis gt2000’s         for several years, but, alas, they don’t make them anymore…         and! i’ve been unable to locate anyplace that still has         them in stock         C.   — * Christine A. Shields * National Center for Atmospheric Research * Boulder, Colorado

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What’s the conventional wisdom on how many miles to put on a pair of shoes before changing them out for a new pair?  I have a pair of Asics 123s that have probably about 200 miles on them.  They look almost brand new but I have a feeling that the cusioning is running out. Of course I also can’t buy these same shoes (which I’ve really liked) because they don’t appear to be stocked any more but that’s another story.

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What’s the conventional wisdom on how many miles to put on a pair of shoes before changing them out for a new pair?  I have a pair of Asics 123s that have probably about 200 miles on them.  They look almost brand new but I have a feeling that the cusioning is running out.

That is the low end of a range from 200-1000 miles. A lot depends on your individual situation, including         – running style, pronation, etc.         – your weight.         – roughness of running surface.         – weather- rain soaked, sweat soaked, etc.         – quality of shoe construction- cheap stuff wears quickly.         – slower running times.         – chronic heaviness or aches in the legs or elsewhere.         – injury. Some people recommend alternating between a newer and older pair of shoes until the older pair feels worse.

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What’s the conventional wisdom on how many miles to put on a pair of shoes before changing them out for a new pair?  I have a pair of Asics 123s that have probably about 200 miles on them.  They look almost brand new but I have a feeling that the cusioning is running out. Of course I also can’t buy these same shoes (which I’ve really liked) because they don’t appear to be stocked any more but that’s another story.

If they have 200 miles on them, and you haven’t worn them for much else than  the 200 running miles, your Asics 123s are still in prime shape. I’ve had the same pair of 123s since last winter (about 600 miles) and they still look good, but they’re getting a quite flat underneath – definitely losing arch support. Unless they’re causing you problems, and you’re only running in them, you should get another 150-250 miles out of them.

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If they have 200 miles on them, and you haven’t worn them for much else than  the 200 running miles, your Asics 123s are still in prime shape. I’ve had the same pair of 123s since last winter (about 600 miles) and they still look good, but they’re getting a quite flat underneath – definitely losing arch support. Unless they’re causing you problems, and you’re only running in them, you should get another 150-250 miles out of them.

I usually run in my shoes a lot longer…  Our Cross Country season is about 6 months long, June-Late November, then track is from about March to June, with about 20-25 Miles a week, gives me a grand total of… about 1000+ miles!  Am I hurting my feet?  Sometimes, we even run longer…  Maybe it’s the asics, I usually buy nike air max, I love those shoes!

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