PODIATRIST DISCUSSES WHEN TO REPLACE WORKOUT SHOES

Depending on the shoes you're wearing, with each step in your favorite workout, you'll either feel a cloud of comfort — or discomfort. This begs the question: Is it time for new workout shoes? The usual lifespan for a running or walking shoe is about 300 to 500 miles, according to Alicia Canzanese, DPM, Vice president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine.

 

Dr. Alicia Canzanese

 

Dr. Canzanese says for gym or "court-sport" sneakers such as pickleball shoes, tennis shoes, or footwear for basketball, the gauge is different. "The general rule of thumb is 40 to 60 hours of playing a sport in the shoe." That means if you're playing in those shoes more than a couple of times a month, the answer to how often you should replace your shoes is around every 9 to 12 months, she says.

 

Source: Mary Smith, Livestrong [5/25/23]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News