They don't make em like they used to

[Square Wheels]

I only got 14 years out of these, so far.

[JerrySTL ★]

Original insoles?

[Square Wheels]

Just now, JerrySTL said:

Original insoles?

Yup, laces too.   The sides are splitting.  The past 5 or more years, they have been for mowing the lawn (I sit on a tractor).

Now I need new yard shoes.

[Square Wheels]

I sent the pic to Sketchers and asked if they are still under warranty. 

I told them I was kidding and asked if they wanted them for quality issues.  See what held up, what didn't...

[groupw]

When I was running, I was going through a couple pairs/year. They would go from running to walking to yard work before they were retired. Even so there were favorites. I still have a pair of Brooks Connect 2s that I keep as driving shoes. They are narrow soles and thin enough I can feel the pedals well in the Miata. Not sure what I will do if they fall apart because they don’t make them anymore. 

[team scooter]

My mowing shoes look about the same.

[Longjohn ★]

34 minutes ago, team scooter said:

My mowing shoes look about the same.

My mowing/gardening shoes look much worse. This will probably be the last year for them, I’m not moving them to Ohio.

[Bikeguy]

My mowing boots look similar.  

WoBG sits on the JD a bit more than 2 hours.  I get to use the push mower for 2 hours trimming around the trees and bushes, etc...

 

[ChrisL]

13 hours ago, groupw said:

When I was running, I was going through a couple pairs/year. They would go from running to walking to yard work before they were retired. Even so there were favorites. I still have a pair of Brooks Connect 2s that I keep as driving shoes. They are narrow soles and thin enough I can feel the pedals well in the Miata. Not sure what I will do if they fall apart because they don’t make them anymore. 

I did and do the same except for the yard wok as I don’t have a yard.  I got some new ASICS last year and kinda started running in them but mainly wear them as walking shoes.  But I don’t wear them for kicking around, I have some beaters for that.

[petitepedal ★]

I use to have mowing shoes...but they would turn green...but. I still follow the same rule...

1 inside pair for the gym..which did usually get worn on the street..from the gym, to car to home ..At the end of 1 year for the gym they became my outdoor walking shoes...and then depending on use..I might keep a spare pair in my trunk or at work..and toss the most worn pair 

[Square Wheels]

19 hours ago, groupw said:

When I was running, I was going through a couple pairs/year. They would go from running to walking to yard work before they were retired. Even so there were favorites. I still have a pair of Brooks Connect 2s that I keep as driving shoes. They are narrow soles and thin enough I can feel the pedals well in the Miata. Not sure what I will do if they fall apart because they don’t make them anymore. 

I do the same.  Now, 99% of my running is on my treadmill.  When I ran outside I'd convert them to walking shoes once they started to wear through the first layer of the bottom.  Now I need to try to be more aware and feel when the cushion starts to go.

I've been running in Brooks for years.