Comments on: How can I convince my mom that I shouldn't wear my running shoes as casual shoes too?

By: maryram

maryram — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:48:59 +0000

It was really difficult for me to make my husband understand the same thing.
Wearing your running shoes for casual, everyday use will severely limit their useful life. Asics have a great cushioning system, but wearing them all day compresses the cushion. You really need two good pairs of running shoes to alternate running days, and then a pair of inexpensive casuals for everyday use. Those running shoes need a break…
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By: dan s

dan s — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:33:59 +0000

find some cheaper shoes on sale or something as casual shoes. thatd work best. otherwise yeah you really shoudlnt cuz it will wear them out and youll need new ones sooner.
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By: kiran light

kiran light — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:05:59 +0000

the good reason is that it increases your likelihood of shin splints... and decreases the amount of time you will be able to use them as running shoes with out doing long term damage to your knees! maybe tell her you will wear them as casual shoes after 3/6 months when you should not be running in the anymore, in the mean time suggest you get cheaper casual shoes.
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By: trey b

trey b — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:16:59 +0000

let her smell them then she will relize u cant wear those for casuals lol
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By: alan_huynh2000

alan_huynh2000 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:59:59 +0000

Last post pretty much summed it up. Just wanted to add that the injurys span from ankle sprains to knee pain. Even your back can be shifted out of alignment all because your shoes are worn out. I personally have sprained my ankle because i let my shoes wear out to long.
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By: College Girl

College Girl — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:09:59 +0000

Tell her that running shoes should only be worn for running. If you wear them too often they get worn out and can cause injuries. Depending on how often you run, how many miles per week, you should get new shoes. Running 5-6 days a week, you should change your shoes about every 3 months. By wearing them more often that 3 month span will be shorter. Just let her know that getting a cheap pair of casual shoes will prolong the life-span of your running shoes. Running shoes are more expensive anyways, so you don't want to have to buy them constantly.

Basically just tell her you want to prevent injury and save money by getting a cheap pair of causal shoes.

I hope this helps, I know how important a good pair of running shoes can be.
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Running specialists, coaches from different camps