Need new running shoes - can I just get the newer model of what I currently have?

mr_fishbulb

Just over 2 years ago I bought some Saucony ProGrid Ride 2s for training and running a half marathon. I got them at one of these running shops which look at how you run etc, and I've been very happy with them.

They're now at the end of their life (my soles hurt when I use them) and I've signed up to do a 10K (yeah, I know I should be going further not shorter ) so I need some more shoes.

I don't really have time to go to a running shop again for them to watch me run, so can I just get the newest version of my shoes? Saucony ProGrid Ride 4s.

Do manufacturers keep the sizes and the running styles the same?

Cheers

jenniewb

WOW! You know your ment to replace your trainers every 500 miles? (average runner does about 20 miles a week, this means change trainers every 6 months!)

I'd say yes, swap 'em for the same model if its just before the marathon- though if you wanted to change you still have enough time to get used to the new pair. If you can, try to go back to the running store, they can check your gait (like they did before) and tell you if they think they would still be suitable or if something else would work out better for you. I think Runners Need stores have a 'return/exchange within 30 days' policy where if you buy on their advice and it doesn't work out they will exchange for something that does.

I haven't known ranges to change very much if they are under the same style name and this is partly the reason they don't totally rename- they like to retain customers and keeping the same style name helps customers know what to purchase so as to get the same or a similar thing again. I'd bet the version your looking at now would be an updated version of what you had before, offer the same support as before but with additional features, weather or not those additional features work for you is up to you to work out but they do tend to stop making the old versions once they bring out a newer one so if you do see your current style being sold elsewhere its likely its been bought the same time as the trainers you now have.

Its important not to get old trainer and also to keep changing over your trainers because the rubber in the sole degrades over use and offers less support and less cushioning plus it can also become ridgid and so put you at greater risk of injury- please be careful with this as even if your very young and heal very quickly, an injury is an injury and a weak spot. In times of intensity (say for example a marathon?) its going to be one of the first places to go wrong! Once an injury, always a weak spot.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

I wouldn't want to risk an injury just for the sake of a couple of hours. Any number of changes could be made in your gait over that period - good habits, bad habits, age related, fitness related.

I'd make the time to go back to the shop.

mr_fishbulb

Thank you both. I'll try to get to the running shop at the weekend

jenniewb wrote: »

WOW! You know your ment to replace your trainers every 500 miles? (average runner does about 20 miles a week, this means change trainers every 6 months!)

I actually stopped running about a year ago as I took up cycling, but wanted to get back into the running now. I still think I ran my shoes over the limit though

jenniewb

mr_fishbulb wrote: »

Thank you both. I'll try to get to the running shop at the weekend


I actually stopped running about a year ago as I took up cycling, but wanted to get back into the running now. I still think I ran my shoes over the limit though

Well thats a slight relief; but don't forget that the rubber does degrade over time and this is due to the atmosphere, any lighting and any humidity variations, if you wanted to see if they still have life in them, take them with you when you get to the runners shop.

Compare how they feel to any new trainers, if you can try the same type its obviously going to show you a more concrete answer. If the new pair feels like walking on clouds in comparison then I think you've found your answer!

online_sportswear

Looks like you used the same shoe for quite a long period. It is essential to have good pair of shoes. If you do not have time to visit a store its better to browse through online stores and search for the shoe you want.