How to determine when your running shoes are worn out based on mileage

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“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” ~ Henry Ford

Running Shoe Wear

How long your running shoes will last depends on several factors, including running surface, technique and mileage. Contrary to popular opinion, however, you cannot always tell whether a shoe is worn out by visual inspection. With the technologies available today, the outer sole can hold up and not show deterioration even after the shock absorption and stability capacities of the shoe are gone.

The calculator below projects the replacement date for your current shoes based on cummulative mileage, the best indicator of shoe lifespan.

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Some tips on shoe wear and replacement:

About half-way through the life of your shoes, buy a second pair to rotate in during workouts. Shoes will last longer when you let them completely decompress and dry out between runs. Also, having a newer pair as a point of reference will help you identify the feel of shoes that have run their course.

Only wear your good running shoes during workouts. Take them off when you're done, and have another pair of sneakers (or perhaps an old pair that is past its mileage) for day-to-day walking around the town.

Consider writing the purchase date on the inside flap of the tongue in your running shoes so that you know for sure when they first hit the pavement.

Expect to replace your shoes more often if you regularly run on rough surfaces or if you are a heavy runner.

Heat can destroy the shape of your running shoes as well as loosen the glue that holds components together. Always store your shoes in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.

Water can also damage your shoes. If your shoes get wet, let them air dry with the laces loosened, the tongue pulled forward and the insoles removed.

To clean your shoes, use a mild soap with cold water and wash them by hand with a small brush or washcloth. Never put running shoes in the machine washer or in the dryer.

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