As a general rule, the running shoe's life span is about a 500 to 600 miles. But you should consider buying a pair before that that milestone, specially if the wear and tear starts getting noticeable.
Buying running shoes is not a seasonal event. It's an investment if you're running three times a week and thirty minutes each time. It would be best to check your running shoes for signs of wear and buy new ones before the old running shoes die on you. The more worn down a shoe, the less support it can give. Procrastinating on replacing old shoes can lead to injuries.
Normally the first to go would be the shoes uppers. Though the design of today's shoes makes the uppers last longer than before, the constant twisting wears out the threads and material and makes it wear out faster than the sole. Fortunately, a shoe repair shop can have these nicks sewn in no time.
With regards the soles, your feet would be a better judge of that. No need to wait till the lugs and treads have worn out. If the foot pounding starts to give some pain, it might be time to consider a change in shoe.
It's a good idea to buy a second pair and to alternate between shoes. This will give you longer mileage for both shoes. If you're considering the expense of a second running shoe, a cross-trainer can be used as a second running shoe instead. The versatile cross-trainer could be used for brisk walking, gym workouts and other sports activities besides the regular run.
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