PODIATRIST PROVIDES ADVCE ON WHEN TO REPLACE RUNNING SHOES

The right pair of shoes can take you far — although you want to be careful not to clock too many miles in one single pair. Generally, you should be replacing your running shoes about every six months, Suzanne Levine, DPM, a podiatrist at Institute Beauté in New York City, told TODAY. After that time period, your shoes can lose their cushioning, which might put you at risk for stress fractures in the feet and legs. "Most people wear out the shoes unevenly," Dr. Levine said.

 

Dr. Suzanne Levine

 

"With use, this can add to instability and can result in an increased risk of sprained ankles, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, runner’s knee, and even hip injuries." Of course, the six-month time frame isn't a hard and fast rule. A marathon runner is likely going to need to replace their shoes far sooner than someone who laces up a few times a month. That's why a good rule of thumb to follow is replacing them every 400 to 500 miles, she said.

 

Source:  Emma Stessman, Today.com [1/13/21]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News