For people who love to run, running shoes are simply "family".
The cushioning foam absorbs the constant shocks you suffer while running, reducing injury. The sturdy rubber outsole enhances your traction and increases the durability of your shoes...
Some running shoes are designed to support you to train for long periods of time, while others are streamlined to keep you running faster.
Of course, no matter what running shoes you buy, they can't be worn forever. The maximum use limit of general running shoes is 8, 900 km, according to the training volume of 10 km three times a week, a pair of running shoes about seven or eight months (900 km road) to complete its mission.
But if properly maintained, the time spent with running shoes will be completely extended! [Treacherous laughter] [Treacherous laughter] [Treacherous laughter]
Today, follow in the footsteps of Lotte Jun, get a few tricks to extend the life of your running shoes~
01. Avoid cold exposure
The storage environment of running shoes can be a bit "picky", and it should not be too cold or too hot.
If the running shoe is frozen, it is easy to cause the midsole to age too quickly; excessive exposure will cause the running shoe to be opened, delaminated or broken, and the material on the upper shrinks, changing the fit of the shoe.
Running shoes should be stored in a dry, cool and ventilated place, rather than tucked into a bag or car.
02. Leave plenty of room
Running shoes also need "privacy", they need their own independent storage space.
An important function of running shoes is wrapping. Claire Wood, manager of an international running shoe brand, advises: "Don't press boots or other bulky shoes on top of your running shoes." The upper of the running shoe is flexible and easily squeezed and worn, so the functionality will be greatly reduced. ”
It is recommended to place the running shoes separately, it is best to place the lining inside the running shoes, which can protect the upper very well.
03. Scientific dehumidification
Often after a marathon, you will find that your running shoes are wet from the inside out. Wet shoes tend to shrink when they dry naturally, so how do you maintain the shape of your shoes?
The right thing to do is to loosen your laces, remove the insoles, and let the shoes air dry naturally, away from heat sources such as stoves and radiators. If you want to dry quickly, you can tuck crumpled newspaper into your shoes. However, do not dry directly on fire or heat such as radiators, which will hurt the leather or other materials on the shoes.
04. Wear and take off appropriately
If you want shoes to live a long life, the secret is hidden in the details, and even the action of taking off your shoes has an impact.
Many runners often do not untie their shoelaces after running, and directly take off their running shoes. This is not good for running shoes, if you cherish running shoes, remember to first loosen the shoelaces and then put on and take off the running shoes.
In addition, when wearing shoes, do not force your feet into the running shoes, the same is to untie the shoelaces first, and then wear shoes. If you force the shoes to wear, it is easy to increase the pull of the running shoes, and the position of the heel is easily squeezed or damaged, affecting the wrapping and stability of the running shoes.
05. "Take turns"
Like your body, shoes need to rest.
Studies have shown that two pairs of running shoes worn in rotation, the shock absorption energy of the midsole is equal to the sum of the use time of the three pairs of shoes that do not take turns, and the loss of the midsole part will be reduced by 50% for the long term when the two pairs of shoes are replaced.
Running shoes also need to "rest", after participating in a long distance race, it is best to let the running shoes rest for 48 hours, because the foam material takes a long time to restore elasticity.
Therefore, instead of "liking" a certain pair of running shoes, it is better to wear several pairs of shoes
06. Hand cleaning
Never put your shoes in the washing machine or dryer!
Textile fabrics and functional materials on running shoes cannot withstand the intense machine cleaning and drying. You can also buy some baby wipes to clean, or put a little soap on a brush to wipe off areas you accidentally soiled.
When cleaning the insole, you can use a sponge or a soft brush to clean, pay attention not to use a washing machine or dryer to clean the insole, otherwise it is likely to destroy the function of the sole material.
In addition to the above six tips, you also need to pay attention to the correct running posture and the correct use time, special shoes, such as shopping do not wear running shoes [sneaky]