Is it time for new workout shoes?????

OK, this guy got creative with duct tape but HOPEFULLY you replace yours every 6 months. That's right, 6 months! Someone like me should really replace them every 3 months as I'm on my feet all day demonstrating exercises etc. If you are working out regularly and then also wear those same shoes walking around etc. the shelf life is about 6 months. I know that's not very long but face it, if you are putting a lot of forces in a shoe repetitively the shoe breaks down and has a lot less support. You can probably get away a bit longer, as it really depends each person and shoe.

If you are looking for a good workout shoe consider the following:

In a proper fit, your heel should be snug and not slip up and down excessively. Also, there should be about one-half inch between the end of your longest toe and the end of the toe box. Some additional tips include:

* Consider four basic factors: support, comfort, durability and control of foot motion.
* Always try on both shoes, fully laced, preferably in the late afternoon when your feet are at their largest (many people have slightly swollen feet later in the day).
* Stand, walk and jog around outside the store where you are purchasing your shoes. You should be able to wiggle your toes. Most quality shoes do not need to be broken in significantly.
* Don't forsake quality for economy. An inexpensive pair of shoes may fit your budget, but often the added quality of a more expensive shoe is well worth the investment.
* You may want to shop for footwear at specialty athletic shoe stores that employ experienced sales clerks. Retail specialty stores may not offer the best prices — a pair of top-quality shoes will cost at least $50 and should last at least 500 miles — but a knowledgeable salesperson can help you to distinguish between the many different types of footwear.

so put the duct tape away :)