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Pick your model, tell us the mileage (or let us estimate it), and we read it against the foam's evidence-based lifespan. The same remaining-life reading a NORMA listing carries.
Search 500+ models, or tap a popular one.
Most running shoes last between 500–800 km depending on the shoe type, your weight, running surface, and gait. Racing shoes with carbon plates typically last 300–500 km, while daily trainers can last 600–800 km.
Key signs include visible sole wear (especially on the heel or forefoot), compressed midsole that no longer bounces back, loose heel counter, torn upper mesh, and new aches or pains during runs.
Yes! Shoes with 50–70% wear still have value for casual runners or as everyday shoes. NORMA lets you list second-rotation running shoes with transparent wear data so buyers know exactly what they are getting.
Absolutely. Road running wears outsoles faster than treadmill running. Trail running accelerates wear due to uneven terrain and debris. Expect trail shoes to wear roughly 15% faster than the same shoe on roads.
This tool provides a data-driven estimate based on your usage patterns and shoe-specific lifespan data from our database of 500+ models. For the most precise reading, track your shoe mileage with Strava and use NORMA Shoe Rotation.
Hand-researched lifespans for 880+ shoes. Search yours or browse the most popular.
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