Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[SwissVan]

(Its also just fun buying new shoes... )

Especially when they discontinue your eon old favourite and you need to find a new favourite.... ????

#panic

[Stretch]

Kinda new to running, and have a question. How much km do you do on your shoes before replacing them? Mine are almost on 1000km and still very comfortable. Strava suggested that I get a new pair 400km back...

I run mine into the ground. I used to start weening away from a pair of shoes at 800km.. But now I'm still using a pair for shorter runs (slow 6km ) that have almost 1600km on them. My two primary shoes are on 900km and 500km. I'm about to buy a new pair for the upcoming marathon.

[Stretch]

(Its also just fun buying new shoes... )

Not when they're so bloody expensive as they are now!

[Lexx]

Blood circulation issues seeing the vascular surgeon on Tuesday.

Will only know more after that.

I'm sorry to hear that Mats. Hope you heal up quickly.

[Wayne Potgieter]

Especially when they discontinue your eon old favourite and you need to find a new favourite.... ????

#panic

I am going through this at the moment. 

 

I absolutely love a particular pair of Nikes that are now discontinued. I called Nike head office and the lady introduced me to a different site that people sell new sneakers on. 

 

Its a cool system.

 

The seller has a pair of shoes, they list them. The buyer can either buy outright or bid. Once a match takes place, the shoes are sent to a verifier that confirms the shoes are in the correct condition (new) and that they are genuine and not fake and then they are sent to you. The buyer is only paid once the shoes are delivered and verified.

 

https://stockx.com/

 

A large portion of the site is dedicated to collectible sneakers, but there are heaps of running shoes as well. 

On a side note, the Nike self lacing shoes from Back to the Future are on there and the last pair sold for more than ZAR500,000. This is not the most expensive shoe on the site. 

 

I basically have bought two pairs of my discontinued shoe for about 2/3rds of the original price when they were available. Now I have a spare.

[SwissVan]

I am going through this at the moment.

 

I absolutely love a particular pair of Nikes that are now discontinued. I called Nike head office and the lady introduced me to a different site that people sell new sneakers on.

 

Its a cool system.

 

The seller has a pair of shoes, they list them. The buyer can either buy outright or bid. Once a match takes place, the shoes are sent to a verifier that confirms the shoes are in the correct condition (new) and that they are genuine and not fake and then they are sent to you. The buyer is only paid once the shoes are delivered and verified.

 

https://stockx.com/

 

A large portion of the site is dedicated to collectible sneakers, but there are heaps of running shoes as well.

On a side note, the Nike self lacing shoes from Back to the Future are on there and the last pair sold for more than ZAR500,000. This is not the most expensive shoe on the site.

 

I basically have bought two pairs of my discontinued shoe for about 2/3rds of the original price when they were available. Now I have a spare.

My wife is particular about sticking to the same brand and model, she usually finds her older models on amazon... but even amazon runs out of stock eventually.

 

Did u say R 500’000 ????

[SwissVan]

Blood circulation issues seeing the vascular surgeon on Tuesday.

Will only know more after that.

Sorry to hear, good luck

[SwissVan]

Sorry Mattie... that sucks. I do hope it's nothing major

 

I'm not far behind you on the bench as well though if it makes you feel any better

 

Got a scan on the 10th (my birthday of all days, but it was the first opening when I booked two weeks ago for the lady who is apparently the best in the business)

 

Seems I might have a tear in my achilles... an old touch rugby injury that's never been allowed to heal properly. May well have been the root cause of all my issues around my calf/soleus/achilles these years I have been running

 

I'm actually excited in a weird way, even if it means a moon boot for a couple months - just so desperate to have some proper answers

 

 

Good luck, I hope it works out well

Those Achilles injuries can take time to sort out

[hansolo]

"Interesting" new shoes from Hoka... These things look really weird.

 

https://gearjunkie.com/hoka-one-one-tennine-running-shoe-review

[ScottCM]

"Interesting" new shoes from Hoka... These things look really weird.

 

https://gearjunkie.com/hoka-one-one-tennine-running-shoe-review

 

Ag nee sis man!

[dave303e]

I am a hoka fan, but norfolk n chance I will be seen in those....

 

As the one comment says- Whats next, people thinking they can run barefoot?

[Chris_]

"Interesting" new shoes from Hoka... These things look really weird.

 

https://gearjunkie.com/hoka-one-one-tennine-running-shoe-review

 

I didn't know downhill running (only) was a thing 

[SwissVan]

"Interesting" new shoes from Hoka... These things look really weird.

 

https://gearjunkie.com/hoka-one-one-tennine-running-shoe-review

I see some lawyers wringing their hands in glee

Potential law suits for people tripping over their heels

Hope HOKA have done their disclaimer homework

[Stretch]

I am a hoka fan, but norfolk n chance I will be seen in those....

 

As the one comment says- Whats next, people thinking they can run barefoot?

Can't be worse than those ghastly 5 finger things

[ScottCM]

I didn't know downhill running (only) was a thing 

 

Obviously it is, I mean why else is Kaapsehoop so popular.........

[Jackes]

So will Bonitas provide masks this year instead of arm warmers for Comrades?