Three ways to tell if you’re in need new running shoes

Owning the right (and quality) gear is pretty important when it comes to most sports, but proper trainers are an absolute must for running. Having the right shoes to run in not only protects your feet but can help with cadence and prevent injury. It’s no wonder they’re so pricey – they have a tough job to do and need to last. So, it’s totally understandable why you wouldn’t want to do away with your old faithful pair that have supported you through years of running but once your shoes have given up, it’s time to move on. If you continue to use old trainers, it means it could lead to all those things running shoes are not supposed to do, such as cause injury. Here’s how to know if you need an upgrade:

1. They look worn out

The easiest way to tell if you need a new pair of running shoes is if your old ones are starting to look, well, old. If they appear broken down, torn and stretched out, it might be time to purchase a new pair.

2. They feel unpleasant

If you’re starting to notice your feet and legs feeling more painful than usual after your runs, you have discomfort in your shoes while you run, or any other shoe-related disturbances, it means that your shoes are no longer doing what they need to in order to support you during your training.

3. They’ve hit their mileage

Tracking the total mileage of your shoes can help you to roughly estimate their eventual expiry. Although it won’t be accurate for every shoe, if you’re used to buying from a certain brand or getting a certain style of trainer you can calculate the trends in their mileage, especially when paired with points 1 and 2.

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