In early January, we discussed the importance of finding the best pair of workout shoes here. After you've taken the time to identify the best shoe for you, it's important to track the wear and tear on the shoes. Much like replacing a vehicle's tires, one must consider a shoe's support and tread breakdown, as well as the mileage and hours worn, which all greatly impact the successfulness of a workout.
Continuing to use workout shoes past their prime can cause several painful conditions, including shin splints, stress fractures and heel spurs.
To prevent this from happening to you, follow a few general rules for shoe replacement:
Replacement Signs: Pay attention to the tread pattern on your shoes. If it's becoming worn down by use (which is natural), it's time to replace. Additional symptoms of a dead shoe include worn heels, wrinkling on the shoe's side or in the sole bottoms and broken down uppers surrounding the ankle.
Mileage: According to Runner's World Magazine, shoes should be replaced every 350 to 550 miles. Translation: If you workout in the same pair of shoes everyday, consider replacing them every six to eight months, depending on the exercise time and intensity.
Replacement Test: If you don't track your mileage or you use workout shoes for non-distance based exercises, you'll need to keep track of the replacement signs. There is a simple test - take one of the shoes and attempt to twist it in the middle. If it easily twists, the shoe's midsoles are worn and it's time to invest in a new pair.
If you're still confused about your specific pair of workout shoes, consider stopping by a shoe store to speak to a knowledgeable salesperson or try an online shoe wear calculator.
Continuing to use workout shoes past their prime can cause several painful conditions, including shin splints, stress fractures and heel spurs.
To prevent this from happening to you, follow a few general rules for shoe replacement:
Replacement Signs: Pay attention to the tread pattern on your shoes. If it's becoming worn down by use (which is natural), it's time to replace. Additional symptoms of a dead shoe include worn heels, wrinkling on the shoe's side or in the sole bottoms and broken down uppers surrounding the ankle.
Mileage: According to Runner's World Magazine, shoes should be replaced every 350 to 550 miles. Translation: If you workout in the same pair of shoes everyday, consider replacing them every six to eight months, depending on the exercise time and intensity.
Replacement Test: If you don't track your mileage or you use workout shoes for non-distance based exercises, you'll need to keep track of the replacement signs. There is a simple test - take one of the shoes and attempt to twist it in the middle. If it easily twists, the shoe's midsoles are worn and it's time to invest in a new pair.
If you're still confused about your specific pair of workout shoes, consider stopping by a shoe store to speak to a knowledgeable salesperson or try an online shoe wear calculator.
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