walkers/runners: a question about sneakers

[catnapper]

It may sound stupid but I have a question about shoes. I walk Callie about 2 miles a day, And only wear the sneakers for these walks. I call them my doggie walking shoes

Anyhow, it seems I can only get them to last a month before the treads wear down to nothing. I've tried many different brands and still only get a month out of them.

Is this unusual? You would think that at $50 or more per pair should last longer. How long do your running/walking sneakers last you? How much do you pay? I refuse to spend too much for one month! I recently bought some really nice $100 sneaks on clearance for $20.... stocked up with a couple pairs at that price

[Queen of Poop]

I run alot (50-60 kms/month), my shoes last about 6 months. I found the Mizuno brand didn't last really well though. Asics are the best for me and last a good long while.

[Cataholic]

When I ran (and it was about 12-15 miles a week), I got about 6-8 months out of a pair of running shoes. I suppose if you are running/walking on really rough terrain (like torn concrete) it would only be a month. But, otherwise, that seems VERY odd.

I would spend about $75/pair back then. Now? I wear my shoes forever, and really, I hate new running shoes. No matter how well the experts tell me they fit, they make my feet fall asleep for months and months and months.

[Karen]

Do the treads wear out in a particular pattern, or just all over? have you tried writing to the manufacturer(s)? Maybe they would send you a new pair, and make you a "tester" for good walking the dog shoes?

[catnapper]

I walk on concrete and am up snd down curbs ..... very city route

They wear on the ball of the foot.

[Karen]

Sounds like you'd be a perfect person to be a sneaker tester! I would absolutely write to every manufacturer of sneakers you have bought, and explain the problem, and see what they say!