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Do I really need to replace my shoes?

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Ness Nov 2016 6:43am, 14 Nov 2016 7,700 posts	Quote Pin Ness I agree with Fleecy but for me it seems to be my ankles that start niggling when shoes are becoming worn.
Sampson Nov 2016 8:05am, 14 Nov 2016 7 posts	Quote Pin Sampson I wasn't expecting such a consensus, but glad to see it! Thanks for all your suggestions.
HellsBells Nov 2016 8:12am, 14 Nov 2016 21,689 posts	Quote Pin HellsBells The mileage limits for shoes are set by the manufacturers who, unsurprisingly, want you to buy new shoes. If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Cats Whiskers Nov 2016 8:24am, 14 Nov 2016 370 posts	Quote Pin Cats Whiskers Interesting to hear what everyone has to say here. I start to get niggles after about 250 to 300 miles in my shoes, which seems very low. As I'm 5'10" and not exactly a stick insect, I'm wondering if I'm at the heavy end of what women's trainers are designed to cope with. Is it worth trying the men's version of the same shoe to see if it lasts better (on the basis that it's designed to cope with a heavier runner)? Or is the fit very different so I'd be risking injuries? I seem to be very injury-prone as it is and have found a shoe that works for me but it just doesn't last.
minardi Nov 2016 9:15am, 14 Nov 2016 3,769 posts	Quote Pin minardi I always think it's a bonus if I get more than 350 miles out of a pair of shoes - and so does my husband's wallet
Pompey Paul Nov 2016 9:27am, 14 Nov 2016 5,062 posts	Quote Pin Pompey Paul I would suggest you buy a new pair and then switch between both pairs to break the new pair in and phase out the old ones. That way your covered and you can do a like for like comparison.
Sampson May 2018 7:15pm, 3 May 2018 18 posts	Quote Pin Sampson My Saucony Triumph 11s surpassed 2000km this week, which I have used as a justification to splash out on the Triumph ISO 4s
Dvorak May 2018 7:23pm, 3 May 2018 15,991 posts	Quote Pin Dvorak Well done on your shoe longevity :-). Hope you get as much distance from the next pair.
Dvorak Dec 2019 12:24pm, 21 Dec 2019 18,563 posts	Quote Pin Dvorak (Came up on sidebar.) Wonder how Sampson's Triumph ISO 4s went? I have acquired a pair of the same - if I got half the distance they did from their previous shoes, I'd be well happy. 1000 km is very much top end for me and are heavier shoes which tbh will be disintegrating at that point.
DingDocMerrily Dec 2019 2:58pm, 21 Dec 2019 31,582 posts	Quote Pin DingDocMerrily My shoes reach self distruction at 500miles. They start to show signs of wear. I start my next pair before finish the first and then use the old ones for walking