re: tOfficial Running Shoe Thread

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One question that I have, do I need to get a specific type of shoe for higher mileage? I’m training for a marathon, can I use one of these pair of shoes in the race and be fine or are they best for shorter distances?

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i have some shoes that are for speed work/races that i've mistakenly taken out for some 6-10 mile runs and they were hurting my shins and achilles badly by the end of it.

goes back to cushion and what that's doing to everything else to your legs during a long run. i have to long/mid distance shoes I switch out. My Brooks Ghosts are better at picking up the tempo if i want to push it and they're good for long runs. My NB1080s are cushioned AF, but they don't really respond to sprinting that well but they've never caused me any pain on a longer run.

there's not a science that says "this shoe will stop being as effective at 10 miles." everyone's body will respond differently to different shoes.

you're probably fine with what you have. increase your mileage as needed and find out if you have any pain from a particular shoe.

i DO NOT recommend getting a brand new pair of shoes for a race though.