Shoe mileage tracker

Add the distance so far and your weekly running, and see when to start looking at a new pair.

Your details

250 miles of about 400

Wed 30 December 2026

roughly when to think about a new pair

Distance left150 miles
Weeks left10
With a second pair in rotationthis pair would last until Wed 10 March 2027

The 300 to 500 mile rule is a rough guide, not a test result. Look at the midsole: deep creases, a lean when they sit on a table, or new aches all suggest it is time. In a 2015 study, runners who rotated more than one pair had about 39% fewer running injuries.

The working

250 miles done, 15 a week

A 400 mile life leaves 150 miles: 10 weeks, so about the end of December from 21 October.

Signs they are done

Look and feel

Deep creases in the midsole foam
Shoes lean when you stand them on a table
Worn through tread
New aches after runs

Rotating pairs

Why two can beat one

In a 2015 study of 264 recreational runners (Malisoux and colleagues), those who used more than one pair in parallel had a 39% lower risk of a running injury. Sharing 15 miles a week between two pairs halves this pair's share to 7.5 miles, so its last 150 miles take 20 weeks instead of 10.

Make them last

Care

Rotate two pairs
Dry them away from radiators
Wear them only for running

Your real pace of wear

Weeks worn and cost

Weekly plans and real weeks differ. Add how many weeks you have run in this pair and we use the distance on them to find your true average: 250 miles in 20 weeks is 12.5 a week, so the last 150 miles take 12 weeks and the date moves to mid January. Add the price and we show the cost per mile: a £120 pair is 48p a mile so far and 30p a mile over 400 miles.

Read with care

What this cannot tell you

Exact wearShoes wear differently for each runner.
Injury preventionNew shoes do not guarantee anything.
Racing shoesLight racing shoes often last less.

Questions

Common questions

How many miles do running shoes last?

About 300 to 500 miles (500 to 800 km).

How do I know when to replace them?

Squashed foam, worn tread and new aches.

Does rotating shoes help?

Many runners find it helps shoes last.

Sources

Last checked 21 October 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.

Before you push on

New to exercise, or got a heart, lung or joint condition? Have a word with your GP or practice nurse first. Stop and get help if you feel chest pain, faintness or unusual breathlessness, and call 999 if it is severe.