How long do after market insoles last?

Legend said:

A while back I bought a Spenco insole to add cushioning to
my New Balance 587's. Nothing fancy, it was about $16.00
(spenco.comprod footcare polywalker.htmlOpen ↗). I
use it in addition to the insole that comes with the shoe.

I replace my 587's every 500 miles, and I've used this
same insole in each new pair of shoes that I've bought. I
run about 16 miles a week. How long will this insole last
before I need to replace it? Thanks.

With soft insoles, I'd say you have to change it with each
pair. But that's just a somewhat logical guess. One way to
be a little more scientific: buy a new pair of insoles and
compare, through squeezing, whether you have signficant
differences in cushioning between the new and 500 mile
pairs. Again, my guess is, yes.

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I run about 16 miles a week. How long will this insole
last before I need to replace it? Thanks.

BE SERIOUS???? At that mileage you could use them forever
with no problems. You could quite easily run barefoot at
that level. Your shoes are dieing from old age, not
excess mileage.

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BE SERIOUS???? At that mileage you could use them forever
You could quite

easily run barefoot.

I'm no expert but I'd think that is a bit of an
exaggeration. I use sof soles and replace them about every
350 miles. I get about 1,000 miles out of NB shoes. I used
to get less out of the shoes but started replacing the
insoles at the suggestion of someone on this n.g. and found
it added significantly to the life of the shoes and saves me
money in the process.

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Legend said:

A while back I bought a Spenco insole to add
cushioning to my New Balance 587's. Nothing fancy, it
was about $16.00 (spenco.comprod footcareOpen ↗
_polywalker.html). I use it in addition to the insole
that comes with the shoe.

I replace my 587's every 500 miles, and I've used this
same insole in each new pair of shoes that I've bought.
I run about 16 miles a week. How long will this insole
last before I need to replace it? Thanks.

With soft insoles, I'd say you have to change it with each
pair. But that's just a somewhat logical guess. One way to
be a little more scientific: buy a new pair of insoles and
compare, through squeezing, whether you have signficant
differences in cushioning between the new and 500 mile
pairs. Again, my guess is, yes.

Having run bare socked for the past 20+ years,, I use the
regular Spenco neoprene insoles with nothing added. Just
the flat Spenco insole. I'll switch them out every week or
two weeks, as I have about 4 pair of shoes I run in and
cycle through.

I take out the insole that comes with the shoe and put in
the Spenco.

Using the insole with the other insole to me seems like a
bit of overkill.

Regarding these unadorned Spenco insoles, they last me a few
years. Usually the green material on top wears out before
the neoprene.

In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer -
rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon Clinic, est.
1975

Mindful Running: mindfulness.commr.aspOpen ↗ faqs.orgrunningOpen ↗
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A while back I bought a Spenco insole to add cushioning to
my New Balance 587's. Nothing fancy, it was about $16.00
(spenco.comprod footcare polywalker.htmlOpen ↗). I
use it in addition to the insole that comes with the shoe.

I replace my 587's every 500 miles, and I've used this
same insole in each new pair of shoes that I've bought. I
run about 16 miles a week. How long will this insole last
before I need to replace it? Thanks.

Before I got custom orthotics, I had a pair or Spenco 3/4
length arch support insoles - just the regular soft foam
green ones without the hard rubber bottoms the "orthothic"
ones have.

They worked fine, with no visible wear at all, for maybe 3500-
4000 miles.

cheers,
--
David (in Hamilton, ON) www.allfalldown.org "The most
insecure people are the ones you see, putting other people
down constantly."

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A while back I bought a Spenco insole to add cushioning to
my New Balance 587's. Nothing fancy, it was about $16.00

I've seen these in $0.99 stores. Good time to load up.

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I'm no expert

We agree then? :?)~

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but I'd think that is a bit of an exaggeration.

It maybe, but at that low mileage I still think he could run
barefoot and it wouldn't matter. These insoles are supposed
to absorb shock, but at that level are they doing anything?
I doubt it, certainly not much. Hew's buying shoes every 500
miles, that's about every ten years at that mileage.

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Legend said:

A while back I bought a Spenco insole to add
cushioning to my New Balance 587's. Nothing fancy, it
was about $16.00 (spenco.comprod footcareOpen ↗
_polywalker.html). I use it in addition to the insole
that comes with the shoe.

I replace my 587's every 500 miles, and I've used this
same insole in each new pair of shoes that I've
bought. I run about 16 miles a week. How long will
this insole last before I need to replace it? Thanks.

With soft insoles, I'd say you have to change it with
each pair. But that's just a somewhat logical guess. One
way to be a little more scientific: buy a new pair of
insoles and compare, through squeezing, whether you have
signficant differences in cushioning between the new and
500 mile pairs. Again, my guess is, yes.

Having run bare socked for the past 20+ years,, I use the
regular Spenco neoprene insoles with nothing added. Just
the flat Spenco insole. I'll switch them out every week or
two weeks, as I have about 4 pair of shoes I run in and
cycle through.

I take out the insole that comes with the shoe and put in
the Spenco.

Using the insole with the other insole to me seems like a
bit of overkill.

Regarding these unadorned Spenco insoles, they last me a
few years. Usually the green material on top wears out
before the neoprene.

In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer -
rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon Clinic,
est. 1975

Mindful Running: mindfulness.commr.aspOpen ↗
faqs.orgrunning faqOpen ↗

Thanks to all who responded.

Buying a new pair of Spencos and doing the squeeze
comparison is a good suggestion, I think I'll do that. These
Spencos are 3 years old, I'm on my 3rd pair of shoes with
them. When I bought them on the advice of a friend, he had
said that the pair he was using were going on 3 years; they
last awhile.

Overkill to be using two insoles? Naw. I could use all the
cushioning I can get. I'm 6'1" 245 lbs. I was 285 when I
started running 5 years ago.

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I run about 16 miles a week. How long will this insole
last before I need to replace it? Thanks.

BE SERIOUS???? At that mileage you could use them forever
with no problems.

*Nothing* lasts forever.

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You could quite easily run barefoot at that level.

I've read alot of the old posts in this NG, and I've seen
the "running barefoot" mentioned frequently. I haven't
drilled down though to examine exactly what the reasoning is
behind it. At first I imagined people out there running with
no shoes...bare feet pounding the pavement.

As long as you brought it up, care to explain what the
advantage is to running barefoot? And is my low mileage one
of the criteria for doing so?

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Your shoes are dieing from old age, not excess mileage.

Yeah yeah yeah, I catch your drift. Hey, not everyone is a
hard core runner doing 50+ miles a week. Sure my 16 mpw may
seem paltry to you, but you know what?...it works for me.
After my 4 miles in 40 minutes I have an endorphin high that
lasts 4 or 5 HOURS, sometimes longer. I love it. I'm not
pushing the envelope, I run at a relaxed, enjoyable pace,
recovery from my runs is a breeze. At 44, my overall fitness
level is excellent, I feel great, my bp is 100/66, resting
heart rate is around 50.

If it'll make ya feel any better, this summer I plan on
adding one more run day per week...upping my weekly mileage
to 20. LOL

Happy running.

My spenco insoles last maybe 3-4 pairs of running shoes then
get moved into my everyday shoes.

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I take out the original insoles in every new pair of shoes
and throw them away...They are pretty much worthless and
that's where the manufacturers shave costs. I insert Spencos
green ones (approx $12) and they last forever. I throw them
away when the green starts tearing up. I don't know what the
material is made of but it is tough stuff. Replaceing your
587s very 500 miles could probably be extending to a couple
of thousand with new insoles... JMHO

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Quoted message said:

A while back I bought a Spenco insole to add cushioning to
my New Balance 587's. Nothing fancy, it was about $16.00
(spenco.comprod footcare polywalker.htmlOpen ↗). I
use it in addition to the insole that comes with the shoe.

I replace my 587's every 500 miles, and I've used this
same insole in each new pair of shoes that I've bought. I
run about 16 miles a week. How long will this insole last
before I need to replace it? Thanks.

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I take out the original insoles in every new pair of shoes
and throw them away...They are pretty much worthless and
that's where the manufacturers shave costs. I insert
Spencos green ones (approx $12) and they last forever. I
throw them away when the green starts tearing up. I don't
know what the material is made of but it is tough stuff.
Replaceing your 587s very 500 miles could probably be
extending to a couple of thousand with new insoles... JMHO

You are a fool. These inserts are part of the design of the
shoe, each brand and model vary according to the shoe. By
removing these (I've never had a pair wear out before the
shoes) you are taking your chances on injurys. They maybe
cheap, but they are superior to most store bought inserts,
and are an integral part of any shoe. Why should a shoe
company spend a lot on an insert when the ones currently in
use outlast the shoe? If you wear it out then you are
wearing too large a shoe, by a smaller size.

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You are a fool. These inserts are part of the design of
the shoe,

The best thing I ever did for my running shoes and my feet
was to trash

the

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thin flimsy piece of junk insoles that come in them,
replacing them with a quality insole for around $15 The
shoes last much longer and I tend to

have

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fewer foot problems.

You have been trolled.

cheers,
--
David (in Hamilton, ON) www.allfalldown.org "The most
insecure people are the ones you see, putting other people
down constantly."

Spenco insoles are guaranteed for a year and usually last
much longer. I find they long outlast the shoes they're in.
Try the PolySorb Cross Trainers (full replacement insole).
They're a little more expensive but they're awesome! T

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I take out the original insoles in every new pair of shoes
and throw them away...They are pretty much worthless and
that's where the manufacturers shave costs. I insert
Spencos green ones (approx $12) and they last forever. I
throw them away when the green starts tearing up. I don't
know what the material is made of but it is tough stuff.
Replaceing your 587s very 500 miles could probably be
extending to a couple of thousand with new insoles... JMHO

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Quoted message said:

A while back I bought a Spenco insole to add
cushioning to my New Balance 587's. Nothing fancy, it
was about $16.00 (spenco.comprod footcareOpen ↗
_polywalker.html). I use it in addition to the insole
that comes with the shoe.

I replace my 587's every 500 miles, and I've used this
same insole in each new pair of shoes that I've bought.
I run about 16 miles a week. How long will this insole
last before I need to replace it? Thanks.