I love running, and one of the pros of running is that it is relatively inexpensive. I go through about 3 pairs of shoes a year. I am thankful that I always get a good deal on my shoe of choice – Nike Shox. When I retire a pair of shoes, I actually sell them on eBay. I just sold my “old” pair last week and recouped just under half of what I paid for them! If you have an old pair of shoes around or some other kind of unused athletic gear, do your research and see if you can sell it so you can upgrade. I was very honest in my description of my shoes. I made sure to explain that they were my running shoes and the tread was worn in spots, but they were still a good-looking pair of sneakers to wear around town. You can also check out stores like Play It Again Sports to see if they would buy your items. Happy selling!!