How long do you expect your crossfit shoes to last?

[sonofgodbrotherofman]

@underflip540 Really interesting. I’m also about 195.

 

[underflip540]

@sonofgodbrotherofman Interesting. When I weighed 180-185, about 8 years ago, I’d go about 9 months before I noticed my running shoes breaking down. I had far less muscle and strength, though. I’m always amazed at how 10 to 20 pounds can make such a big difference in endurance versus strength competition and even how often shoes need changed out.

 

[katesmith2342]

@sonofgodbrotherofman I only expect 6 months out of my shoes. After that, I use them to walk the dog in

 

[mantius]

@sonofgodbrotherofman Yeah, I expect my shoes to last a year, but I also go to the gym 5 days a week, rotate shoes depending on the WOD and use lifters whenever I can.

 

[joojaa]

@sonofgodbrotherofman I have 2 Innov8 F-Lites 235 in different colours, 1 Innov8 FastLift 325 for the past 2 years. I alternate between those 3 based on the workout and my attire colour. Except 1 F-Lite 235 (the lesser used one) the other 2 are in brilliant condition. I do 5 sessions a week, and 3 days of squatting in a week, I squat barefoot though.

 

[sonofgodbrotherofman]

@joojaa Great work on looking after them. Maybe rotation is the key.

 

[prayingforanswers]

@sonofgodbrotherofman I rotate between a pair of metcon 2s and No Bulls working out 5 days a week. Rotating definitely helps as it allows the shoe to dry completely.

Edit: words

 

[dawn16]

@sonofgodbrotherofman 8-9 months out of a heavy used shoe is pretty good. If I get 6 months I’m happy.

 

[paradise_falls]

@sonofgodbrotherofman I wore through my metcon 4s (used 3x a week) in like 4 months after I bought them. Weird enough though my nobulls are about a year old and still haven’t fallen apart.

In conclusion, (IMO) nobulls are overpriced, not as comfortable as metcons, but dang they are durable

 

[sonofgodbrotherofman]

@paradise_falls I got one pair on of Nobull special on amazon for $99. It felt worth it.

 

[dolor]

@sonofgodbrotherofman Nano 4s have worked great for the last 3 months and Ive done every type of workout in them. I also bought another pair for half price on Green Monday for when they wear out

 

[sassy1]

@sonofgodbrotherofman My metcon 4’s have lasted me (through 2-3 hour gym sessions, 5-6x a week) since january when i got em off preorder. Do they look pretty anymore? No. But they still get the job done. I recently bought some metcon 3’s on a double sale and have been switching them back and forth to get some extended life from my 4’s

When i say gym sessions i mean Comptrain/Misfit athletics blog. Not being in a globo gym. . They take a fuckin beating that i can promise you

 

[janeenjoy]

@sonofgodbrotherofman I workout 5-6 days a week. Generally 6. I’ve had all generations of Metcons and on average they last me around 6 months before noticeable wear and tear are seen, but I have used them well over 8 months.

Realistically, I would replace them after 6-8 months because as someone else mentioned, while 6 months is super short, you gotta think about how much abuse you put them through.

I wear them nearly everyday for workouts and often wear them as casual shoes as well.

That’s a lot of wear in a short period so if I get 8 months to a year I’ll take it.

I just wish Nike would design some better color ways because they are shitting the bed.

 

[sonofgodbrotherofman]

@janeenjoy Make custom ones on their site?

 

[highd]

@sonofgodbrotherofman I can confidently say my No Bulls did not last nearly as long as my Nanos.. definitely will not be buying another pair.

 

[sonofgodbrotherofman]

@highd That’s really interesting. Have you told them about it?

 

[jnnp]

@sonofgodbrotherofman Get Nano 2s. Find a pair of new old stock on ebay or poshmark. I wear mine 300 days a year for WODS and daily wear. I get north of 18 months out of a pair. I typically pay less than $70 per pair. I have 10 pairs.

I say get some new old stock because I have noticed that the re-released versions are slightly less durable, and the rubber is slightly different. Plus they are more expensive.

 

[mitko909]

@sonofgodbrotherofman I had metcon 1s for 2+ years 4-5 wods a week, only indoor/box

 

[musicman45]

@sonofgodbrotherofman I have my Nano 8 that after 5 days a week are still going strong.
However in the summer during any wod that involves a lot of running, I switch to my running shoes, that might lengthen their life alot

 

[dukedesu]

@sonofgodbrotherofman What's the gymfloor like? Do you use the shoes for running outside aswell?

Ive had my Nano 7s for 7 months and they still look brand new. But I only use them in the box and never outside. The box where i train also has thick rubber mats across the whole floor. Usually train 4-5 days a week.