my last race was on new shoes, and i loved them from the start, also a new model for me, so i went a step past what you are talking about. that being said it was only 5 miles of total running so a little diff

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I think I might risk it...I have had achilles probs and a newer shoe will probably provide more support I guess.

i've bought new shoes and gone out for 12-13 miles before. i can honestly say each time i did experience pain.

my policy now is, unless in desperation, do not run that far in brand spankin new shoes. it's just too far to have misery.

however, you could be alot faster than me. my long runs are like 9-10 minute mile in training! so i'm out there a long time. if it didn't take me that long to run that far; i would probably risk it. if anything you'll figure out if it's a good or bad thing to do or not!

let us know what you do in a race report!

Some people and shoes are easier to do this on than others. I use the DS trainers for my long (2+ hour) runs and ran over 2 hours in them on the first day. They are not the kind of shoe that needs to be broken in. BUT - they are a LOT different than last years model (assuming you got the XIIs). The do have a little bit of a stiff heel counter and high sides that might irritate your achilles, so I'd at least walk around some in them just to see if any heel counter irritation occurs.

Good luck!

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Oooh, you're making me nervous! I wouldn't recommend it- but I do have plantar fasciitis/foot issues while running.

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If they're the exact same model as you've been wearing you'll probably be fine. If not, I wouldn't do it.

I've done a marathon with about ten miles on a pair of shoes and came out of it with happy, happy feet. But then it was one of those times when I tried them out on a short run before, and they felt like they had been designed for my feet.

Wear them today, and you can figure out a lot about how they're currently fitting.

Walking around in them won't do much, but what has worked for me is to swap the insoles from your old shoes....they're already contoured to your feet. After the race, switch them back so you can break in the new insoles. If you use custom orthotics, then don't even worry. You should be fine.

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