Even quality running shoes generally don't last more than 500 miles. If you are heavier than average it can be significantly fewer miles than that. As a result, the serious runner can end up spending a small fortune on shoes over their lifetime and substituting for cheap sneakers is not a wide option as quality engineered running shoes will provide greater foot arch support, less fatigue, improved running comfort, and consequently less leg and foot pain. All of this means that ultimately you will be saving money in the long run by preventing costly injuries and chronic damage. The following are recommendations that will help to extend the life of your running shoes.
1 - Store your shoes in a cool, dry place. You want avoid heat and you want to avoid moisture. The first will cause your items to crack and the latter will cause the matrix that makes up the sole to compress. In addition, you will want to alternate your running shoes because running does compress the sole, particularly when it is wet the shoe needs time to air out and return to it's original form. Giving it the proper amount of time to recover is paramount to keeping your shoes in good shape.
2 - Avoid getting you shoes wet. Running shoes are made for running, not for playing in the puddles. However, if you're running rain or shine, they're going to get wet sometimes, or they've been worn so much that a trip through the washer is a must. If this happen, take great care as you dry them. Remove the insole and laces and hang out the shoes upside down to air dry. Do not leave them in the sun, on a furnace vent, or dry them in the dryer. Dry your insole the same way. Direct heat can be damaging to leather increasing the vulnerability of the shoe to crack and making the structure of the sole more likely to break down.
3 - Wear your running shoes only while running. Admittedly, I find my running shoes very comfortable, particularly because I have a naturally high arch which my running shoes support better than average, but if you want your shoes to last, save them for the task they were created for. What breaks down a running shoes is the constant weight on the engineered sole. Wearing the shoes for ten hours a day is nearly the equivalent to running in them ten hours a day, maybe a little less, but you will save money by having a different pair of shoes for you everyday activities. Remember, that shoe can wear out before 500 miles is up if you are standing in them all day and that can translate into costly foot and leg injuries.
4 - Unlace your shoes when taking them off. We all want to just slip off our shoes immediately when we get home, but slipping hour shoes off and putting them back on without loosening the laces leads to stretching out the shoe creating a poorer fit that leads to less functionality and a shorter life.
5 - Don't buy cheap running shoes. Cheap shoes mass produced in a foreign company, while looking like the running shoes you see in the store, have little similarity in the engineering. They are effectively you basic shoe with a laminated on design to make them look sporty. As a result, there is no advanced engineering to improve your run and no reason for them to last longer than a couple hundred miles. What you can expect is to spend less time running and more time recovering from your last run. Though counter-intuitive, cheap running shoes are actually more costly.
There are many things you can do to extend the life of your running shoes. The main keys are to avoid getting them wet, avoid exposing then to direct dry heat, and giving them adequate time to air out between runs. In addition, stick with quality shoes with a solid leather upper and an engineered sole and not only will you have a better run, but be financially better off.
Dr. Hoopes is the owner of the Shoe Annex. Providing comfort for Living in your shoes. Go to www.shoeannex.com to learn more about Womens Running Shoes and Mens Running Shoes
Article from articlesbase.com
 Men Hiking Hilking Walking Running Sport Shoe Shock Absorb Insole Pad Free Size US $4.49 
|
 NEW Mens Black Gray ADIDAS JETT M Athletic Running Sport Sneakers Shoes size 9 US $34.99
|
 Newton Running Shoes 95 Women Lady Isaac US $66.99
|
 GLOW IN THE DARK LED RUNNING SHOES LACE RAVE PARTY FUN US $15.66
|
 Adidas adiPRENE Duramo 3 Women Running Shoes Pink Silver YELLOW Size 9 US $34.00
|
 Adidas Swyft Cushion Men Running Shoes Blue Silver White Size 105 US $34.00
|
 Puma Street Kosmos Womens Casual Running Shoe Purple Yellow Grey Size 8 US $43.00
|
 Asics Gel Kanbarra 6 womens running shoes black neon blue size 8 M new in box US $34.99
|
 ASICS GEL KAYANO 15 RUNNING SHOES WOMENS SZ 65 PRE OWNED US $14.49
|
 Saucony Kinvara Mens Size 14 Running Shoe US $29.00
|
 Reebok Premier Road Lite IV Running Shoe US $47.00
|
 NWOT Womans New Balance Running shoes size 75 LK US $27.00
|
 NEW MENS REEBOK ZIGLITE RUNNING SHOES MUST SEE US $32.00
|
 NEW MENS REEBOK SUBLITE RUNNING SHOES MUST SEE US $18.50
|
 Avia Womens Size 8 Running Shoe US $24.99
|
 UNDER ARMOUR BLACK TIP RUNNING SHOES SZ 12 EXCEPTIONAL VERY SHARP SHOES US $27.99
|
 NWOB Ladies Puma Cerano Running Shoes White Size 10 US $26.15
|
 ASCIS GEL 1150 RUNNING SHOES T065N 9383 WOMENS 6 US $29.99
|
 ASCIS FOUNDATION 8 RUNNING SHOES TN8A8 9136 WOMENS 6 US $44.99
|
 ASCIS GT 2150 RUNNING SHOES T055N 0193 WOMENS 65 D WIDE US $49.99
|
 BROOKS ADRENALINE 9 RUNNING SHOES 120048 2A 142 WOMENS 6 NARROW US $29.99
|
 BROOKS GLYCERIN 7 RUNNING SHOES 120051 1B 921 WOMENS 6 US $62.50
|
 NIB Strength Plyometric Training Jump Shoes Basketball Mens 115 Black Running US $66.00
|
 NWT SEE KAI RUN GYETCHEN LEATHER SHOES BROWN SIZE 4 US $20.00
|
 Merrell Pace Glove Barefoot Running Shoes Yellow Grey Acacia Womens Size 8 US $55.00
|
 Nike Lunar Eclipse Running Shoes US $100.00
|
 Womens Saucony Hattori Minimalist Running Shoes Sz 8 US $25.00
|
 Adidas Barracks Premier Mens Running Shoes sz115 NIB US $30.00
|
 Nike T77 Mens Running Shoes Black Black Te sz10 NIB US $30.00
|
 Nike Air Max 90 Womens Running Shoes Black sz7 NIB US $30.00
|
PUMA Women's Complete Nightfox TR Running Sneaker,Shocking Pink/Phantom/Zinnia,8 B US 
A foxy vixen like yourself should never hit the trails without a pair of these Complete Nightfox TR running shoes from PUMA® un...
PUMA Women's Complete Ventis 2 Running Sneaker,White/Puma Silver/Fluorescent Pink,9.5 B US Razzle dazzle the other runners with your flare for style as you hit the streets or the gym in the PUMA® Complete Ventis 2 Wn's...
ASICS Women's GEL-Strike 2 Running Shoe,White/Lightning/Pink,7.5 B US Strike back at the competition with these durable running shoes from ASICS®. A road shoe designed for runners seeking cushioni...
PUMA CELL SORAI WOMENS RUNNING SHOES For the serious athlete, function generally takes precidence over form. With the Puma Cell Sorai Women's Running Shoe, you don't ...
