When Should I Replace My Running Shoes?

Are running shoes like car tires and you can judge when they need to be replaced by measuring their treads? Not really. You should be paying more attention to the shock absorber component of your running shoes to determine when it's time they need to be replaced.

A general rule of thumb is that running shoes should be replaced every 300 – 400 miles. Signs that it may be time to invest in a new pair of shoes are when you start experiencing symptoms of overuse injuries such as tendonitis or shin splints.

Read the following article to learn more about how to keep track of the miles you are logging with your shoes and tips on how to begin rotating in a new pair of shoes into your runs:

When Should I Replace My Running Shoes?