KiniShakenBake t1_j9qxz2a wrote on February 23, 2023 at 10:48 PM

Reply to comment by pm-tits-4compliments in New work boots vs 2+ year old boots. Same brand, similar style. by SafteyMatch

As soon as they start to squeak, consider replacing. New insoles are good but shoes are, by and large, built to walk about 500 average miles. That is the lifespan before the inner workings that support the body and keep everything in line up to your nose start to break down.

Once you hit 500 miles in a pair of working shoes, it's time to get another pair. They are toast from the inside, out. Keen is especially true on that.

The difference between a work show and a hiking boot or running shoe or even a croc is what type of terrain and slope the 500 miles was over. That is all. They are pretty much all built for 500 miles.

Not 500 more. Just in case you were curious.

pm-tits-4compliments t1_j9qyqgb wrote on February 23, 2023 at 10:53 PM

Thanks. That’s really helpful info. I should probably by 3 a year based on that

KiniShakenBake t1_j9qz3sh wrote on February 23, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Pretty normal. Sole wear is probably the last indicator one has of shoes that are done.

You can still use the ones you decommissioned, but twice or more a year is a pretty normal replacement interval for daily drivers when you are on your feet all day. Your body will thank you.

I use my decommissioned work shoes for things like painting, or yard work, or pouring cement when I know my shoes are going to be destroyed and that is okay.