I'm a 16st plodder who runs 10k at about 8.5m-9.0/mile. An overpronator, I have over the last year worn Asics Gel Foundation, Brooks Beasts (did the FLM in these) and GTS8s (the latter suits me fine). Problem with all these shoes is I start to get the aches and pains in my knees and shins which tell me I need a new pair not too much after the 200 mile mark. Now most people say shoes should last about 400m, so I'm wondering whether I'm too hasty in discarding the old. Or is this a function of being big boned and putting my shoes under more stress than the average ronhillalike? Anyone faced similar probleMs? Any ideas what shoes might prove more durable?
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Florian
I think you've been replacing your shoes at the right time. I'm 11 1/2st do 7:00/mile and only get 300 miles out of them although i'm neutral and use Pegasus (because I love the fit) which are fairly cheap so I just get on with it. At that point they look ok but the cushioning is crushed. However you are taking it to another level.
I think you should try having two pairs of running shoes on the go and alternating them. I would be pretty sure that you would get more than 400 combined miles out of them.
I emailed Brooks and apparently they say the Beasts should last 500 miles.
I do the alternating thing and it seems to work much better than just thrashing one pair into the ground. Shoes are cheap compared with physio - so dont be tempted to do more miles than you feel is safe in them.