lifespan of a shoe?

[Wahine]

My rule of thumb is 600 miles or 6 months, what ever comes first. Not that different from anyone else here.

What I wanted to add is that running shoes get compressed while running and don't regain their maximum cushiness until at least 36 hours later. If you run on them sooner than that you will break them down faster and it's not good for you. So people who run daily should have at least 2 pairs of shoes on the go. Because I tend to be on the conservative side when it comes to things like injury prevention, I would be tempted to follow the same guidelines for walking shoes made with the same type of EVA midsole as runners.

[sundial]

Just wondering.

[invsblwmn]

Of course, you are aware too of the life cycle of the running shoe. First four to six months only for running, second four to six months, casual wear, third four to six, painting shoe, fourth period mowing the grass shoe and last use (only once due to the stench) kayaking/water shoe. Go out an get yourself a new pair or two. You gotta live a little.

[OakLeaf]

Of course, you are aware too of the life cycle of the running shoe. First four to six months only for running, second four to six months, casual wear, third four to six, painting shoe, fourth period mowing the grass shoe and last use (only once due to the stench) kayaking/water shoe.

At least get a pair of Crocs so you can kayak more than once every 4-6 months