Their Time is Up

How do I know when to replace my running shoes? It is something that you hear all the time, right? Well, this question is something that I have been asking myself for the past few weeks.

I got my running shoes back in March, and they made my legs and feet feel amazing when I was running. My coach kept telling me that I should replace my running shoes every three months. Even though I knew she was right, I kept thinking that mine would last a little longer. However, about two weeks ago, my legs started getting very sore after we ran. I thought that this was coming from the fact we were running a lot more and on harder courses. However, when we went back to easier workouts, the pain was still there. Then, it started going to my knees. When this started to happen, I asked my coach what she thought the problem was. She said that I needed new running shoes.

I went home and told my parents, and they said that they figured I would need a new pair soon because I am putting around 30 miles a week on them. So, on Saturday, I went to Rapid Transit and got a new pair of running shoes. I got the same exact same style because they made my feet feel great last time. Now, you may be wondering, what type did you get?

With the way my feet are, I got the Asics gel 2160. They have extra support throughout the bottom of the foot, but not too much that it brings my foot into an uncomfortable arch. As you can see in the picture above, the support is mainly toward the back and middle of the foot. The grey is the support, so there is a nice amount of it for me. Just because I purchased this type of shoe and like it doesn’t mean that they are right for you. Maybe your foot needs more or less support, or maybe you just need a different brand to support a wider foot. If you go to Rapid Transit or another store that specializes in running, they will fit you so that you purchase a pair with the right amount of support. Fortunately, after wearing my new shoes last night, my legs hurt less. I think that once I wear them more, my feet will get even better. What do you think?  Has anyone ever had a similar problem? Let me know what you did to help cure the problem. Have a great day!

Picture: http://www.asicsamerica.com/footwear/running-shoes/