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Disagree. I will not do a fast, long or hilly run until my shoes have a good 25 miles on them, and I prefer about 100 for marathons. Otherwise they give me achilles issues. However a less stiff shoe (I wear stability which is the middle ground) will give me knee issues that wont go away. Originally Posted by MariaMaria
Running shoes do not need to get broken in. They should be comfortable and wearable right out of the box. If they're not, they're not right for you.
100-300 miles for me is the "sweet spot" where they have enough flex but the cushioning and support has not yet broken down.
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No, but if it's been in the store for a year, that adds a year to the breakdown already. My DD's cross country team heard a lecture from a sports PT and she brought this up. She advises her patients to avoid sale shoes for this reason.
I go through shoes fast enough that the extra age doesnt seem to be an issue. Technically I should be replacing my shoes every 5-6 weeks but since I rotate several shoes at a time I will often have my shoes for a full year after purchase and often buy clearance of a model I know I like rather than taking my chances with the next model year. I also live far from the store so when I go I usually buy 3 pairs. It is possible I get a few less miles off the older shoe, but probably make up for it by rotating my shoes (If you run frequently, shoes dont always rebound entirely and breakdown faster.)No, but if it's been in the store for a year, that adds a year to the breakdown already. My DD's cross country team heard a lecture from a sports PT and she brought this up. She advises her patients to avoid sale shoes for this reason.
I do need to clear out my shoes soon though, I think I have 4 pairs in the "too old for long runs but not dead yet" category eeeking their way to the shoe recycler.