Each pair of running sneakers I own is numbered and miles are logged to the 10th of a mile. I would say I am accurate within a 5% - I know this because at months end I square up my excel tracker and my garmin on-demand log. I rotate, I hand wash, I retire at about 400 miles. At retirement, they look awful.
I realized today that I don't have the same program with my trail shoes. I've had them for a few years, logged a fair amount of miles, regularly cleaned them with a pressure washer, and abused them to no end. They are still awesome looking, stiff, light, and even have the little nobbies on the end of the bigger nobbies.
Now, I really don't log THAT many trail miles but I do love it and plan on including 5-10 miles/ week this summer... So....Do I need new trail shoes?
Probably not if they feel
Probably not if they feel ok. I don't worry about mileage as much with trail shoes since the surface is softer. But also because I just don't get the "worn out" feeling in my legs. I trust that more than I trust the mileage number.
I have had mine a few years.
I have had mine a few years. I think they don't get worn like road shoes because you arent on the cement.
kylie wrote:Probably not if
[quote=kylie]Probably not if they feel ok. I don't worry about mileage as much with trail shoes since the surface is softer. But also because I just don't get the "worn out" feeling in my legs. I trust that more than I trust the mileage number.[/quote]
+1
I go by feel on my road and trail shoes, and if a toe is poking thru.
I rotate my shoes frequently and my trail shoes last longer.
I get a little more life out of my almost beat road shoes by using them on trails for a little while. ;-)
I get a new pair when my old
I get a new pair when my old pair smell so bad they aren't allowed on the front porch anymore, let alone in the house. I used to get a couple years out of a pair before they would be worn out, as I would run in them in winter too, due to the water repellency and better traction on hard packed snow. Now that I'm no longer dealing with winter again, they get replaced when the funk overpowers me and repels the dog.
Trail Runners do seem to
Trail Runners do seem to wear longer IMO.
I get about 400 miles out of road shoes (3 or 4 pair rotating at any given time) before soles and rebound are shot; but any given winter I am running in trail runners (Rotating at least 2 sets) as they're warmer as well as hold up better in the elements, especially snow shoeing which it seems the tops of shoes wear out before the treads or rebound wears out.
FWI, Been wearing Newton Guidance Line Series Trail Runner and Sir Isaac road exclusively.
Great stuff - I do love my
Great stuff - I do love my trail runners and feel like they have at least a little life left in them. They don't smell too bad so I'll give them another summer before considering their retirement.
I've done all my trail
I've done all my trail running in VFFs, and so far I haven't needed to replace a pair in 4 years. Luckily, they're easy to throw in the washer.
Ironmom wrote:I've done all
[quote=Ironmom]I've done all my trail running in VFFs, and so far I haven't needed to replace a pair in 4 years. Luckily, they're easy to throw in the washer.[/quote]
Funny you mention that - I bought my first pair this weekend and can't wait to get on a trail.
I did one run and just about keeled over- sore legs and HOT spots all over my toes. This morning, my Legs are as sore as HELL. Its like I haven't run in years... I love it!
Funny thing is that I follow the Chi running program so I thought my form was correct. Guess not?