Retire?

Shoe specialist GRANT BRYANT answers the age-old question:

When do I need to replace my trail shoes?

Shoes are an investment, and they wear out gradually. There comes a point when continuing to use an old pair of shoes can hinder or hurt you.

Let’s figure out where that point lies…

THE INSIDE COUNTS

First and foremost, one of the most important factors is the midsole component of the shoe. This is the thick foam underfoot part of the shoe that you stand and run on.

Podiatrist and shoe expert CRAIG GORNALL agrees: “Often people look at the outer sole