Retiring hiking shoes after 12 months and 1200 km

[True]

These are the shoes I’ve used for the past 12 months during suburban, park, and hillside walks. I’ve recorded 1243 km in them, though the actual distance is likely closer to 1300 km when accounting for untracked walks.

I started noticing a decline in performance around the 900-1000 km mark. Since I’ve been very happy with these shoes, I decided to purchase the same model again. After my first walk in the new pair, the difference was night and day—I felt more stable and energized.

Moving forward, I plan to replace hiking shoes at around 800-1000 km. They could last longer, but the comfort and experience start to diminish after that point.

How long do you typically use your hiking shoes?

[Ainsley]

My Scarpa Mojito has been bulletproof since 2017. I’ve walked several thousand kilometers in them and only needed to have the soles replaced once.

[Zya]

I usually replace the insoles after about 6 months, but the boots themselves last a couple of years. I use Oboz Bridgers.

[Adi]

I’ve gotten about 2000 km over three years on alpine terrain with my pair. Still using them, but it’s time to replace them soon.

[Jesse]

I go by feel—if the shoes lose their support or comfort, it’s time for a new pair.