Running Shoes lose their cushioning ability quick

[mareakin]

"My Running Shoes lose their ability to cushion too soon."

I like Reebok running shoes because they "breathe" well (keeps my feet cool)

I don't actually RUN--instead I walk (for 2 to 3 hours at a time.)

I find that the cushioning wears out real fast, after about a week.

That means I have to get new running shoes every week or so, I don't think I can afford that..

I was loooking into getting a kind of third party cushion and inserting it in.

I googled but didn't really fidn what I was looking for.

Any tips?

 

[tom slick]

Get decent inserts like Spenco Polysorb (cheapest on Amazon). They support the foot better so it doesn't feel like the cushioning is gone.

 

[Pop_Rivit]

Invest in better shoes.

I usually get around 400-500 miles of hard running on my shoes (dedicated to running only). By that time they're still serviceable as walking shoes, but they've worn enough so I won't run in them any longer.

Saucony makes a great lightweight running shoe that breathes well. Make sure you get shoes that compensate for your type and degree of pronation.

 

[mrsilv04]

The Brooks 'Beast' works for me. Although it isn't even the shoe that it used to be.

I have a slightly hard to fit foot. I get the Beast in a 12.5 - 2E.

As these shoes evolve towards being lighter, they appear to be losing durability.

 

[JHZR2]

I like the beast too.

Best, long-lasting cushioning for me has been nike shox and saucony...