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@Greenbank
Comes down to cost really, and comparing the cost to the alternatives (train, cycling, etc).
I get about 800km out a pair of Saucony Jazz before the shock absorbing is all but gone, at that point they're retired to casual duties. (I don't notice the lack of shock absorbing as time goes by, but notice the difference straight away when moving to a newer pair.)
£60 (in frequent sales, usually ~£100 RRP) for a pair of shoes that would only last for 70 commutes sounds like a lot, but that's about £1/commute compared to £3 for the train (cycling is considerably cheaper than both). That's how I justify it anyway.
With some wood action I personally go for a trail shoe like Saucony Peregrine, but they're less comfy for pavements (I extended my commute to a involve 8km of trails and 13km of pavement and I definitely felt it in my ankles/feet afterwards, more than just from running a HM into work).
#sauconybuyer