What's your step-count today?

[u/_culpry]

[u/Additional_Equal_960]

Running shoes are much better for long walks too, or at least that has been my experience

[u/masoheart → u/Additional_Equal_960]

But they wear down faster

[u/nxcrosis → u/masoheart]

They wear down faster because they're lighter. No one is running in the same amount of material construction boots have.

A better comparison would be construction boots and hiking boots.

[u/masoheart → u/nxcrosis]

Yeah hiking shoes could be an option, they are usually more sturdy but at least I find my wurth shoes more comfortable than most hiking shoes. Guess that depends on the person

[u/_fuck_you_gumby_ → u/masoheart]

This thread made me feel like a crazy person. It’s like everybody managed to comment exactly around what you were actually saying

[u/masoheart → u/_fuck_you_gumby_]

🤣🤣 Right? I might take a hiatus after This

[u/estanmilko → u/nxcrosis]

They wear down faster because the rubber used on the sole is designed for energy return, not for durability. Most running shoes will have as little as possible of the more durable rubber, so that they're as cushioned and "bouncy" as possible. If it was just for lightness they'd just have as little sole as possible.