Time For Some New Treads.

Lace 'em up!

 

Running shoes don't come with a clear expiry date on the box. And depending on how much (or how little) you use them, it can be hard to know just when you're due for a new pair. But according to this article... 

 

"As a general rule, the life of a running shoe is 300 to 500 miles, [podiatrist Paul Langer] said, though it varies with your body weight, gait and surface on which you run. Following that rule, someone who runs six kilometers, four times a week should consider replacing shoes after about six months, while a more casual athlete could wait a year. 

 

One way to check if running shoes need to be replaced is to look at the midsole, which is the foam part of the shoe between the outer sole (the bottom of the shoe, where the treads are) and the upper (the top of the shoe, where the laces are). When it starts to wrinkle deeply, the shoe is losing its cushioning and getting worn out. The  midsole warps with heat, sun exposure and moisture, so if you run somewhere damp, it breaks down faster."

 

As for me, I'm definitely itching for an upgrade. So, who's giving me a ride to Athlete's Foot?