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When I checked my shoes against a brand new, unused pair, I found that the cushioning broke down after only about 2-3 weeks. The area under the balls of my feet were crushed flat, and the only cushioning was from the hard rubber outsole. I am still running in outdated models (Mizuno wave precision 11, and wave ronin 3).
From what I've read, makers have come up with better materials for cushioning, so that may no longer be true. I buy shoes so infrequently that I have been lapped several times w/ new model upgrades. Anyway I am not going to buy new shoes every three weeks. If I had to run on pavement I would change my shoes more often.
Regarding shoes wearing out, this is going to vary based on your weight, how efficiently you run and the surfaces you run on. I weigh 215 lbs. I can't expect shoes to last as long as someone who weighs 130. How you take care of shoes will also make a difference. Leaving your shoes in your car on a hot summer day will damage the cushioning material. I also try to only use my running shoes for running, and make sure they dry out between runs. If you run everyday, it is a good idea to rotate two pair of shoes.
I have only experienced one brand where the soles break down quickly. That brand is Brooks, which I also find to be the most comfortable.
For those who say a particular brand doesn't fit well, be aware that some running shoes come in widths such as Brooks, Asics, Mizuno, Nike and New Balance. Most stores don't stock all the widths and they have to be ordered.
Regarding shoes wearing out, this is going to vary based on your weight, how efficiently you run and the surfaces you run on. I weigh 215 lbs. I can't expect shoes to last as long as someone who weighs 130. How you take care of shoes will also make a difference. Leaving your shoes in your car on a hot summer day will damage the cushioning material. I also try to only use my running shoes for running, and make sure they dry out between runs. If you run everyday, it is a good idea to rotate two pair of shoes.
I have only experienced one brand where the soles break down quickly. That brand is Brooks, which I also find to be the most comfortable.
For those who say a particular brand doesn't fit well, be aware that some running shoes come in widths such as Brooks, Asics, Mizuno, Nike and New Balance. Most stores don't stock all the widths and they have to be ordered.
This is true. When my dedicated running shoes are past their "running" prime because of time, distance, and wear and tear, they become great cross-training shoes.
Again, totally true about shoe widths. That is why I always tell people to go to running stores first for shoes instead of the Sport Chalet type big stores. Running stores almost always have shoes in different widths available.
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