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Nov 2016
9:08am, 13 Nov 2016
6 posts
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Sampson
My Saucony Triumph 11s have seen me through more than 700 miles over the course of about 3 years, and the Internet suggests I should replace them.
But they look absolutely fine. The soles don't seem to have worn at all (which is impressive) and they are still fully intact. If I gave them a scrub they would look as good as new. The cushioning inside feels firm but not rock hard. I haven't had a single niggle or hint of injury while wearing them, and they're still pretty comfy.
I'm quite tight, so don't want to be splashing out £££s unnecessarily. But likewise I don't want to be pushing my luck on the injury front.
Any thoughts on the matter very welcome!
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Nov 2016
9:14am, 13 Nov 2016
6,062 posts
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Jambomo
If they are still comfortable and you aren't getting any niggles that could be attributed to them then I don't see why you should replace them.
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Nov 2016
9:52am, 13 Nov 2016
7,694 posts
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Ness
What Jambomo said.
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Nov 2016
9:56am, 13 Nov 2016
21,951 posts
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Derby Tup
They'll be fine 
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Nov 2016
10:02am, 13 Nov 2016
20,189 posts
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eL Bee!
No!
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Nov 2016
10:23am, 13 Nov 2016
34,852 posts
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Velociraptor
If the shoes are fine and you are fine, don't go trying to fix what's not broken. A new pair of shoes might not suit you as well. Some people are hard on their shoes, prone to injury from constant use of the same shoes for running, or sensitive to minor changes in shape and cushioning, and do need to pay close attention to shoe mileage, and it's in shoe manufacturers' interest to promote frequent purchases of new shoes, and this tends to influence advice given in magazines and on the internet, but plenty of people don't bother until the sole wears through or the fancy breathable upper turns into a string vest.
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Nov 2016
5:57pm, 13 Nov 2016
1,703 posts
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Surrey Phil
My current Saucony Triumph ISO's have been a bit of a disaster as they give me blisters in the same spot after each run, even after putting on plasters and Vaseline. So, I doubt I'll be using them much beyond their first year.
However, I have had two pairs of Mizuno Wave Inspire which have been fantastic and maintained their shape and cushioning well beyond their recommended mileage end date. Naturally, I carried on using them until the wear and tear became apparent.
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Nov 2016
6:56pm, 13 Nov 2016
31,473 posts
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NoFleecingAround
I only change my shoes when my knees start niggling, that's the sign to change them. If they feel comfortable and give you no niggles then keep them and thank your lucky stars!
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Nov 2016
9:34pm, 13 Nov 2016
11,823 posts
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Seratonin
I agree with Fleecy.
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Nov 2016
11:14pm, 13 Nov 2016
3,768 posts
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minardi
I'm the same as fleecy but sometimes it's my lower back that complains about the wear on the shoes, not always my knees
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