{"id":4822,"date":"2023-10-24T11:34:16","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/?p=4822"},"modified":"2023-10-24T11:34:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:34:20","slug":"how-often-should-you-replace-your-running-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/how-often-should-you-replace-your-running-shoes","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Replace Your Running Shoes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Going on a jog through your local park or hopping on a treadmill at your gym is a great way to improve fitness levels, maintain a healthy weight, and boost your physical and mental health. However, going for a run with old shoes could do more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you run, your shoes are all that separates you from the ground, protecting your feet from damage and absorbing some of the blow as you take a step. Without proper protection, you\u2019ll feel the impact in every joint, from your ankles to your knees to your hips and back. When running, it\u2019s worth the time and money to make sure that you\u2019re giving your body the tools it needs to stay safe and healthy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When To Go Shoe Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Experts recommend replacing your shoes based on mileage rather than the amount of time you\u2019ve owned the shoes. After all, you\u2019re going to be putting a lot more wear on your shoes<\/a> if you\u2019re training for a marathon versus occasionally going on a jog around the block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experts like Nike<\/a>, REI<\/a>, Fleet Feet<\/a>, Shape<\/a>, and Runner\u2019s World<\/a> all recommend getting new running shoes every 300 to 500 miles. If you keep wearing your shoes past the 500-mile mark, you can bet they\u2019ll no longer be doing their job as well as they should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you know how many miles you\u2019ve logged on a pair of shoes? Try to estimate how long each of your runs is on average, how many times you run per week, and how many weeks you\u2019ve been running since buying your shoes, and multiply these factors together. Alternatively, track your miles with a running app. Don\u2019t forget to add extra miles if you wear your running shoes while doing yard work or grocery shopping. Once you get a new pair, mark the date on your calendar so you can more easily estimate when they\u2019ve surpassed their usefulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The materials in your running shoes also break down over time, even when you\u2019re not wearing them much. Therefore, some experts also recommend getting new running shoes after a year<\/a>, even if you haven\u2019t yet hit 500 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Mileage May Vary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These guidelines provide a general idea of when your shoes may be past their prime, but you should also consider individual factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n