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Signs You Need New Running Shoes

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The running shoes you sport can make quite the difference and can affect your workout in both good and bad ways. It’s never a bad thing to get the most out of your shoes, especially if they weren’t cheap, but holding on to your pair for too long can ultimately cause your body harm. There are several signs you need new running shoes that you need to start paying attention to if you aren’t already; here are the biggest indicators.

Time

Running shoes are similar to a car—the more miles put into them, the closer you get to a new pair. Also, like a car, how soon you have to get a new pair of running shoes will depend on how often you use them and the type of shoe you have. Generally, when you hit the 300 to 500-mile range, it will be time to shop for a new sneaker. This is where having a fitness app or a treadmill can come in handy. If you don’t have that to go off, you can look at the following signs.

Discomfort

An obvious sign you need new running shoes has to do with how you feel while wearing them. Running shoes have become increasingly comfortable, and there’s no reason your feet should be in pain while wearing them. If you find yourself in pain after a run and notice blisters or burns on your feet, you should begin the search for a new pair of shoes. Heading to a local running store is the best place to start.

Deterioration

The final sign is probably the easiest way to tell whether you need new shoes—just look at them. When you start to notice wear and tear in the tread of the shoe, it’s best to move on from them. Since it can be easy to get used to your old running shoes, hold them up to a newer pair and you will quickly notice the difference and see what you’re missing out on.

A quality running shoe can make a huge difference in your performance and overall enjoyment. Sticking with the same old shoe can put you through unnecessary pain that can easily be prevented. However, you can prolong your shoe’s life by reserving them for runs and cleaning them regularly. By paying attention to the different signs you need new running shoes, you can get back to enjoying a pain-free runner’s high.