More Manatee Mayhem - 2017 Edition - Closed (Page 29)

I don't tend to pay attention to the wear on the soles--mine 'look' worn fairly quickly.  At the same time, I usually only get about 400km from a pair.  I know when my right foot or my shins start to bother me on runs, it is time to break out a new pair.  I know that others get way more mileage out of their shoes, but I think it can be very individual.  I think it is more important to listen to what your body is telling you, than what the shoes 'say' (or what others get out of their shoes).  My $0.02.

people get different mileage from their shoes, so I wouldn't worry about what others get.  For example, although I don't really track mileage, I know I don't get anywhere near 500 miles ( which I think is quite high), I'm more around 300 miles, but will push it more than that.  I tend to wear out the sole on the outside bottom of each heal - heal striker here!. The rest of the shoe looks great, so I hate to get rid of them so quickly. Still, I buy new shoes multiple times a year. 

as far as where you run and how you run contributing to wear, yes, it does make a difference.  See above about being a heal striker. 

I've tended to get around 300 miles or so out of a few different shoes. It's been more about the cushioning or midsole function than the outersole still having tread left.

I too am a heel striker. My shoes show terrible wear on the outside and back of the heel. It's my go to sign that replacement is necessary. So, I like Saucony's for outsole strength. My Asics are a bit worse, the NB's I started in were terrible. Most of my road runs are on asphalt or cement sidewalks, not chip seal. Some of the roads are a bit harsh, but nothing too bad. All of which is to say that different conditions and different products will yield different results on different runners. And I think Karen hit the nail on the head, you'll know it when your body tells you things aren't right. 

That is a very creative way to judge wear.

I have so many different brands and models that I generally go by feel as well. If I'm starting to see a pattern of new niggles with a certain pair I retire them.

I hate to admit that it was a factor in choosing my race. Not the only factor but having him call my name at IMCHOO vs seeing Hands and Janyne at IMLou was a consideration . 

I went back and forth and actually at the end of the day it came down to CHOO based on a "gut" feeling both by me and by DH.

LOL! I loved that Mike Reilly was at IMMT when i did it - and i used that 'You are an Ironman' as so much motivation in training. But then, I didn't even hear it on race day!  I was still thrilled and it was super awesome but i did not hear my name called out. 

I do the similar thing (I track compulsively on this training log using the gear selector) and i've been running in Asics for probably 8 or 9 years so it's pretty consistent as to when they kick the bucket. For me, i get about 600km but usually am starting to feel it by 500km and if i haven't already picked up a new pair, it will be time to get a new pair. 

Oh now!  I hope that Yanti does not need to give you advice about your nether regions!

Congrats on the treadmill!

Sorry to hear about your mom.

500 miles is not realistic for me.  I start to notice that they feel different near the 325-250 mile mark.  If I have been smart, I have already started a new pair in rotation and then start to use older pair only for shorter runs. 

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