It’s been recommended that if you run, you have a pair of runners dedicated to doing that and only that. Running shoes are expensive (the decent ones are) and you definitely want to get the most mileage out of each pair as you can.
I’m very guilty for not always following this rule. I try to have dedicated runners but it rarely works out that way. I both awe and envy the pictures of 10 pair of running shoes that I sometimes see on Instagram. I’d also have that many…if I never threw out the old ones. Truthfully, new running shoes are a very hard item to fit into the budget because they are expensive and need to be changed out every so often. I can never afford to buy more than one pair at a time. At most, I will have two pair in rotation: one on the way in, one on the way out. The ones on the way out then get relegated to all my other fitness stuff and the ones on the way in I try to use only for running.
I’ve been riding an Asics high for a few years now. I get horrible blisters when I run longer distances and have yet to ever find a shoe that solves this. I’ve been assessed 8 ways from Sunday and no one has been able to solve that mystery and give me the magic shoe. What I do find is that the cushioning in Asics works well for me and my bum knees and the toe bed always has lots of room for my duck feet to fit into.
Here are my beauties:
These will be retired for good very shortly. They’ve served me well!
FINALLY an Asics shoe with some colour!
How many pairs of workout shoes do you own? Do you buy in multiples? What brand has stolen your heart and your loyalty?
i own three pairs, all Brooks. i have tgried other brands, but brooks feels best on my feet.
Have you tried different socks to help with your blisters? We started wearing Smart Wool socks and they have made a HUGE difference for us since wool is the best at wicking moisture. And they don’t feel hot AND don’t itch. Just a thought?
I currently use two pairs. A pair of Saucony trail running shoes for my outside workouts and a pair of K-Swiss for my inside workouts (I admit I don’t love those, but I’ll use them until it’s time to retire them). I also have a brand-new pair of Reeboks waiting in their box to take over when the time comes. I always try to shop for shoes during big sales, even if I don’t quite need them yet. This way, I’m not stuck paying full price when I do need new shoes (got 40$ off the Sauconys and 50% off the Reeboks by shopping that way!).
Just one… oh how I wish Asics would send me a new pair…
I am with you! I wonder if I send them a picture of my poor disintegrating shoes, they’ll have pity on me and send me more…
Nice shoes! When I took up running last summer I quickly learned that spending more than a few dollars on shoes is a great investment! I have Saucony shoes and one pair of Asics. My first pair of Sauconys that I got last summer are now my every day shoes, The pair I got just in the spring are now my indoor running and gym shoes and I just picked up a third pair here in the fall to become my new ‘running on pavement’ type shoes. The Asics I have I bought in the spring because they were half price and I needed some trail shoes to do the Warrior Dash in Orillia and the Mudnewton in Uxbridge, and soon the Zombie run (Run for your lives)! To spend the $140 on the first pair though took a lot of convincing!
http://wisdomcouragepower.blogspot.ca/2012/04/new-shoes.html
I love the colorful ones too. Buying new running shoes is just as (if not more) exciting for me to buy than heels or boots! I buy two pair at a time (our Rack Room Shoes have the BOGO offer so that helps with the price). I have had plantar fascitis since my 2nd child’s birth 6 years ago, so I can’t have old shoes. I like the idea of having only one pair for running though. I just got intothe habit if taking a Sharpie and writing the date I bought them on the inside of my shoe – since I never remember when I bought them.
I love the idea of writing the date with the Sharpie! I’m totally stealing that because I never remember when I bought or started wearing new runners. I also love the BOGO deal! Very jealous too!