Re: running shoes longevity, I totally agree. And it’s not that hard to tell once you’re putting in a consistent amount of miles, assuming you can control for other factors.
I’ve had shoes conk out at less than 400 miles, as evidenced by soreness in my knees not present during similar runs with newer pairs. Others of the same brand and model I can continue to use well beyond 400 miles with no noticeable impact. It just depends on the individual pair.
Also, to mitigate against additional wear and tear on the body, I try to run exclusively on trails with the older pairs since, obviously, they are more forgiving than running on pavement or asphalt.
Re: running shoes longevity, I totally agree. And it’s not that hard to tell once you’re putting in a consistent amount of miles, assuming you can control for other factors.
I’ve had shoes conk out at less than 400 miles, as evidenced by soreness in my knees not present during similar runs with newer pairs. Others of the same brand and model I can continue to use well beyond 400 miles with no noticeable impact. It just depends on the individual pair.
Also, to mitigate against additional wear and tear on the body, I try to run exclusively on trails with the older pairs since, obviously, they are more forgiving than running on pavement or asphalt.