When it comes to working out and performing every day tasks pain free the correct footwear can make a huge difference! Today let’s chat about how often we should change our sneakers.
I think this is a given, but quality footwear is extremely important when working out, the perfect shoe for you will provide support and protection during exercising. When choosing the correct shoe make sure to take into consideration arch support, overall comfort, and be aware of the surfaces you will be training on while wearing your sneakers.
The correct time to replace your tennis shoes will be different for each person; most experts suggest changing shoes after 300-500 miles of use. Well, that’s a great recommendation if the only time you wear your sneakers is during a run or a walk but most of us wear them for many other purposes. When trying to decide if it is time to replace my tennis shoes I ask my self a few questions.
Have my feet begun to hurt during my workouts?
Do my arches feel unsupported while working out?
Are the soles of my shoes worn enough that I am not getting adequate traction?
If I answer yes to any of those questions I know it is time to change my shoes! Now, if you’re anything like my husband (aka cheap) you will try to convince yourself that your shoes are fine…so my last rule of thumb is to replace your shoes every 6 months if you are regularly working out. With that in mind my guess is it’s time to go shopping!