Runners: Time to Change Shoes?

A quality pair of running shoes is runner's most important piece of equipment.

Good running shoes can go a long way in preventing the aches and pains associated with running, but running shoes can handle only so much before they begin to break down. The most any shoe should have on it is 500 miles. One way to tell if a shoe’s running days are over is if the outside of the midsole becomes noticeably wrinkly. No need to throw those old running shoes out though, as a shoe that is no longer fit for running can still be used for walking or everyday use.