For the "full figured" official

[fletch_irwin_m]

Originally posted by rainmaker

Is there something magical about 210 pounds, or is that just your own rough estimate? I run around 190 and I don't have any problem with my shoes getting damaged. In fact, my podiatrist said my shoes were way too new and I needed to break them in/break them down a little better (after two years of wear!). I can see where width problems would be difficult, but that doesn't have anything to do with weight, does it?

Weight has a lot to do with it if you are wearing an Air or DMX type shoe. They are not really designed to take a beating of someone over 200 lbs (men) They will hold up some but eventually blow out. This is even true of the basketball shoes. Walking shoes aren't designed to take constant high impact and for heavier runners get crushed. (I have some funky looking 608's that may pass as modern art!)