Dumb Question about running shoes
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2014-07-27 7:44 AM |
Extreme Veteran 909 Westchester, NY | Subject: Dumb Question about running shoes Here's quite possibly the dumbest question CoJ will ever get. Before my bike crash, I bought 2 new pairs of running shoes. I was wearing them to walk around a bit, but then it dawned on me. Use is use right ? Will I "use them up " if I can't run in them until I'm healed, will they be considered old shoes by then if I continue to walk in them. It just might be the meds talking. |
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2014-07-27 8:50 AM in reply to: louamerica |
Master 8247 Eugene, Oregon | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes Depends. Use is use, but you probably don't walk as many miles a day as you would have run. Plus with walking there is less impact so less wear on the shock-absorbing part of the shoe. I normally try not to get in too many walking miles on newer pairs or racing flats (which have less cushioning and aren't designed to go as many miles, probably), and save the old, "retired" ones for longer walks and hikes where trail shoes aren't needed. |
2014-07-28 7:16 AM in reply to: louamerica |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes I'd read an article a long time ago regarding midsole materials and how they broke down with use. In the article it mentioned that standing in the shoes made them break down even faster, as it was a constant pressure rather than intermittent. So time under load is a big factor with EVA breakdown. |
2014-07-28 7:41 AM in reply to: briderdt |
Champion 7553 Albuquerque, New Mexico | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes Originally posted by briderdt I'd read an article a long time ago regarding midsole materials and how they broke down with use. In the article it mentioned that standing in the shoes made them break down even faster, as it was a constant pressure rather than intermittent. So time under load is a big factor with EVA breakdown. I'd be interested in the details on this as it's counter-intuitive to what I know about stress/strain and material fatigue. As to the OP... ILook at it this way. Pretend when you walk that you land on your heel and roll forward on the outside of your foot. You wear the shoes to walk for a month with this "gait" and the shoes conform to the pressure from this motion. The shoes are biased to the motion rolling forward on the outside of your foot...So you start running and land on the balls of your foot, but the shoes have conformed to the walking motion rather than the gait from your running stride. Is it a month? 3 Months? I rarely wear my running shoes for anything besides running until I've retired them from running service. |
2014-07-28 9:41 AM in reply to: louamerica |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes Originally posted by louamerica Here's quite possibly the dumbest question CoJ will ever get. Before my bike crash, I bought 2 new pairs of running shoes. I was wearing them to walk around a bit, but then it dawned on me. Use is use right ? Will I "use them up " if I can't run in them until I'm healed, will they be considered old shoes by then if I continue to walk in them. It just might be the meds talking. I'm particular about my running shoes. I save them for running. I don't wear them to just walk around in. I have other tennis shoes for that. That's just me. |
2014-07-28 10:22 AM in reply to: KSH |
Expert 3126 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes
New running shoes are used for running only, the recently retired pair of running shoes become my walking shoes. |
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2014-07-28 11:14 AM in reply to: Aarondb4 |
Champion 7036 Sarasota, FL | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes Originally posted by Aarondb4
New running shoes are used for running only, the recently retired pair of running shoes become my walking shoes. This. Mark |
2014-07-28 11:52 AM in reply to: Aarondb4 |
Deep in the Heart of Texas | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes Originally posted by Aarondb4
New running shoes are used for running only, the recently retired pair of running shoes become my walking shoes. Then the walking shoes are demoted to lawn mowing shoes... |
2014-07-28 12:23 PM in reply to: Hook'em |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes Originally posted by Hook'em Originally posted by Aarondb4
New running shoes are used for running only, the recently retired pair of running shoes become my walking shoes. Then the walking shoes are demoted to lawn mowing shoes...
ditto except they become surgery shoes not lawn mowing shoes |
2014-07-28 2:18 PM in reply to: Socks |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes Originally posted by Socks Originally posted by Hook'em Originally posted by Aarondb4
New running shoes are used for running only, the recently retired pair of running shoes become my walking shoes. Then the walking shoes are demoted to lawn mowing shoes...
ditto except they become surgery shoes not lawn mowing shoes Stains of a different color... |
2014-07-28 5:41 PM in reply to: louamerica |
Extreme Veteran 909 Westchester, NY | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes Ha ha ! That's exactly what I thought. I also wear my running shoes until they are about 85% done. Just as sole wear starts to show. My mom who has come to help me and my wife, cleaned out my "gear closet" We found: Original pair of Saucony Ride - still with about 100 miles left on them. Saucony Ride 2 - can be turned into walking shoes or better gym shoes ! Saucony hurricane 11 - trashed for walking or gym. I think these are shoes that gave me plantar. My new kicks are Saucony Ride 6 and Ride 7 I just got another pair of Ride 6 on super sale from Saucony. |
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2014-07-29 9:29 AM in reply to: louamerica |
Champion 6993 Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Dumb Question about running shoes walking puts 2x your body weight and running 4x your body weight in pressure on your feet right? So you should get in theory 2x the distance in your walking around shoes. I walk about 5 miles a day. Even at 2x millage I should replace my walking shoes every 6 months or so. |
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