OK, so you’ve walked about 400 miles in 6 months wearing the same pair of sneakers you got as a gift from your overbearing relatives last Christmas. They feel fine, no complaints yet, but the last pair you got gave you athlete’s foot, leading you to wonder if they’ve been defective since the date you bought them, or if you just unknowingly wore them long past the expiration date the feet set for them?
How do you find out? Well, the most obvious way is to seek out an expert; you know, those guys at the sporting goods store who are always showing off the latest ASICS shoes to signal their professional quality to the daily clientele.
If you question them for 5 minutes, they will tell you that the mileage covered by the shoes is not a reliable indicator of when you should throw them in the trash. Shoes like the “DS Racers” or the “Adidas Shimantos” last anywhere from 300 to up to 1,200 miles before being discarded and replaced, according to their wearers. Wholesale Jogger Pants Men UK
Some podiatrists recommend buying a new shoe after about 300 miles and switching between pairs for all running tasks. The weight, the shoe, the intensity of the workout and the way your foot hits the terrain are the variables that make a big difference between men and women of all foot sizes.
In terms of terrain, cement surfaces are very different from a flat or inclined treadmill at home. Therefore, be sure to observe the wear and tear of each pair, weighing how your feet feel when you wear the shoes.
To be on the safe side, sensible consultants advise buying a new pair ahead of time, rather than when the shoe is 120 miles past its expiration date.
To simplify, “When in doubt, buy!
Rotation is an ideal solution, in part because of the longevity that comes from “wear splitting” each pair. Also, runners can experiment and bend their shoes back from their “ball”, which is next to the bend of the shoe that occurs during jogging. New shoes are not expected to bend as easily as older shoes, but as the wearer runs in them more, they will bend much more easily. If a shoe bends backward as much as it bends forward with the same amount of force, you need to make an appointment for a new pair!
After the “bend test”, take your palm and place it in a shoe while your other hand is on the tread. Then, press your fingertips together at the “ball” of the shoe (the bending point of the shoe). This technique allows you to determine if the shoe’s cushioning has compressed, which basically means “it’s time to buy new running shoes. Wholesale Hoodies & Sweatshirts
The same procedure can be applied to the heel.
A runner weighing about 150 pounds may never have a shoe that holds up after 400 miles. Serious runners who weigh 20 pounds less (130 pounds) may have a higher threshold for their favorite shoes. Again, factors vary drastically from person to person. One runner’s stride is such that they have a lower threshold compared to another; and speed combined with frequency of use can result in a runner wearing their pair for over 60 miles.
Next time you visit a Rebel Sport store near you, grab a display shoe you like and try it on.
Done? Very good!
Now compare the feel of the run with that of your current pair, and you should immediately be able to tell the difference in “fatigue” between the old pair and the new. This will eventually lead you to an informed decision to either buy new shoes to complement your current pair, or extend the life of the shoes you already have. Wholesale Clothing Supplier in UK
Good luck!
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