Do it all trainer

clv101 · 25 Sep 2016 at 19:46

For the last few years (when not actually in the mud) I've been mainly (6-7 days a week) wearing these:
SALOMON XA PRO 3D: http://www.salomon.com/uk/product/xa-pro-3d.html

I find them a brilliant shoe, but they only last around 18 months! Rather than buy a third pair surely it's not beyond the wit of man to produce a light, comfortable, grippy shoe that's generally smart enough (when clean!), good for an off-road jog and that lasts 5+ years?

Any ideas?

Hades · 25 Sep 2016 at 20:01

It depends on how often you use them. If you run every day, as you seem to, then no shoe will last 5+ years.

clv101 · 25 Sep 2016 at 20:21

It's not that I run in them every day, more I wear then 10hr a day every day, around office, garden, town etc... and occasionally run a mile or two.

beh · 25 Sep 2016 at 20:43

Can't imagine any trainer would last 5+ years of daily use. Hard-wearing generally isn't compatible with "light, comfortable, grippy". If you're getting 18 months currently then you're doing well.

If you like the ones you have currently just buy a few pairs to stockpile when they're on offer. Or buy something a bit more sturdy (and smart) and keep the salomons just for running?

soundb0y · 25 Sep 2016 at 21:25

I really like these shoes too, and coincidentally I have also had a pair for around 18 months now and they are also pretty much totally destroyed. I bought a new lace set but they both have rips and holes now.

Was just going to try some cheap knockoff speedcross 3s but doubt they would last 6 months. Can't bring myself to pay full price for another pair. Think I got the xa pro 3ds for about 60 or 70 quid.

bainbridge · 25 Sep 2016 at 22:03

Too futuristic for my liking.

Having just turned 40 I'm only allowed to wear brown leather trainers. Easy for me though because I've been wearing them since my mid 30s

Attila the Mung · 25 Sep 2016 at 22:41

No decent shoe will last 5+ years with daily wear. Rather than spend £100 a throw on trainers, buy a trainer that meets the balance between comfort and cost so you're spending closer to £40 a pair and accept you'll be replacing them once a year. Works out cheaper.

I just circulate between a pair of Adidas Sambas and some nondescript Nike running shoes.

D.P. · 25 Sep 2016 at 23:01

My trainers last me about 6weeks on average at the moment. Running 70-80 Miles a week. Sometimes you just have to accept some products are consumable, like toilet paper

[FnG]magnolia · 25 Sep 2016 at 23:21

80 miles a week? Blimey - good show, that man.

OP - 100 pounds for shoes you wear 10 hours a day for 18 months doesn't seem unreasonable. In fact, it sounds like great value.

FloppyPoppy · 26 Sep 2016 at 02:04

[FnG]magnolia;30043069 said:
80 miles a week? Blimey - good show, that man.

OP - 100 pounds for shoes you wear 10 hours a day for 18 months doesn't seem unreasonable. In fact, it sounds like great value.

^ wise words, your feet are important so investing in them is a good idea.