Do I really need to replace my shoes?

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Nov 2016
6:43am, 14 Nov 2016
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Ness
I agree with Fleecy but for me it seems to be my ankles that start niggling when shoes are becoming worn.
Nov 2016
8:05am, 14 Nov 2016
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Sampson
I wasn't expecting such a consensus, but glad to see it! Thanks for all your suggestions.
Nov 2016
8:12am, 14 Nov 2016
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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
Nov 2016
8:24am, 14 Nov 2016
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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.
Nov 2016
9:15am, 14 Nov 2016
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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 ;-)
Nov 2016
9:27am, 14 Nov 2016
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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.
May 2018
7:15pm, 3 May 2018
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Sampson
My Saucony Triumph 11s surpassed 2000km this week, which I have used as a justification to splash out on the Triumph ISO 4s :)
May 2018
7:23pm, 3 May 2018
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Dvorak
Well done on your shoe longevity :-). Hope you get as much distance from the next pair.
Dec 2019
12:24pm, 21 Dec 2019
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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.
Dec 2019
2:58pm, 21 Dec 2019
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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

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Replacing running shoes after a certain number of miles... is it necessary?

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