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Spring – a time of rebirth and new running shoes

Spring - a time of rebirth and new running shoes

After a long winter avoiding the punishing Polar Vortex, winter slowly loses its icy hold, and hints of spring beckon runners outside, away from the treadmills and back to the streets and gravel paths.

A running shoe's lifespan depends on several factors: the type of shoe - lightweight or heavily cushioned - and the runner's weight and running style.

So when should you replace your running shoes?

The simple answer is… there is no simple answer. Professional runners change shoes about every 200 miles. Your criteria may differ. For example:

• if the shoes smell bad after multiple washings, time for a new pair
• if you typically run on harder surfaces more frequently, consider replacing after 300 - 500 miles, since a harder surface breaks down the shoe's sole and cushion more quickly.
• This New York Times article contains other helpful hints for deciding whether it's time to retire a shoe

What's the best shoe for me?

Again, it depends. Runner's World magazine agrees with podiatrist Ian Griffiths, who writes that

all decisions could and should be based on one main factor in my opinion: comfort. Believe it or not comfort has been linked to injury frequency reduction and is thought to be the most important variable for sports shoes, and a focal point for any future sports shoe development. We all know that comfort is subjective and subject specific so with that in mind only the wearer can confidently choose the most appropriate shoe for themselves.

How can Bella Systems Philly help?

Well, we can't suggest what running shoes to buy, but we can customize your shoe storage so it's easier to keep track of shoes you wear for different activities - whether business or pleasure, weekend or workout. Whether you prefer to store shoes in their boxes or line them up in plain sight, orderly shoe storage facilitates grabbing the right pair quickly in that morning rush or switchover from work to play. We'll use our 3D imaging to create a layout that's efficient and works for you, whether in tandem with an already existing closet or as part of a closet redesign.