Getting a good pair of running shoes for an affordable price shouldn’t be limited to shopping events and holiday weekends. Throughout the month of October, running shoes from all kinds of brands and online storefronts are on sale at a massive discount. Many popular shoe companies like Hoka, Nike, and Brooks have sneakers priced 30 percent or more below their original sticker tags. This can sometimes translate to 50 or more dollars off per pair for top-rated shoes.
Many of the shoes on sale are popular and well-rated options from the past few years as companies begin pushing new models before the holiday season. We searched for sales this month on running shoes that would save you money in the short term and also become your favorites in the long run. Note that many of the sales are on specific shoe colors and sizes, so make sure to toggle through to find the design that has the best deal.
Most of the shoes we chose for this list are ones we have tested and reviewed ourselves, so you can trust these kicks are more than just a good price. Skip the holiday shopping craze and weekend sales events. Grab your running shoes in October at a discount, no matter the day.
Men’s Road Running Shoe Deals
Spend the spookiest month on the road with these discounted running shoes from brands like Brooks, Hoka, and Saucony. Many of these men’s road running shoes are over 40 percent off, with some being close to half off their original price. What makes this particularly notable is how popular and well-reviewed each shoe we’ve highlighted is. Our testing team has loved each of them.
This includes Lululemon’s first foray into men’s running shoes, the Beyondfeel. The Beyondfeel actually has a slightly different sole for the men’s version of the shoe, specifically meant to better support a male runner. The men who tested them particularly liked the cushioning, which is plush enough to take the impact off the road but not so soft that you lose momentum as you run.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 Supportive Running Shoe
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Altra Rivera 3 Road Running Shoe
Women’s Road Running Shoe Deals
The road-running shoe deals are just as strong when it comes to women’s pairs, with pairs for more than $70 off. We found great deals on several popular pairs, including big discounts on shoes from Adidas and Nike, which don’t often have top-tier options like these on sale.
We also included a pair of Saucony Triumph 20s, which, on top of being 44 percent off their original listed price, are a favorite of Test Editor Amanda Furrer. After they first came out, Furrer defaulted to them as her everyday trainers for a long time, saying, “Of the 50 shoes I currently have on rotation, the 20 is set as my default pair on my Strava account. Meaning: On days when choosing a shoe requires too much effort (you feel me?), I grab the 20. Whether I choose to go fast or slow, I know the Triumph will perform well.”
lululemon Blissfeel 2 Women's Running Shoe
Nike InfinityRN 4 Premium Road Running Shoes
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Men’s Trail Running Shoe Deals
Transition away from the concrete and asphalt and onto the dirt and gravel. These men’s trail running shoes may be a bit more rugged, but they come at no less of a discount. Multiple pairs on our list are discounted by more than 70 bucks from their normal price tag.
One of the standout deals we found was on the Saucony Peregrine 13 trail running shoes. Our team lists these as the best trail running shoes Saucony has to offer. They see them as a clear upgrade over the previous iteration, with embedded rock plates to protect your feet and an even lighter feel than before.
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Hoka Challenger 7 Trail Running Shoes
Women’s Trail Running Shoe Deals
Some of the best deals across the board were found among the many pairs of discounted women’s trail running shoes. In fact, you can nab a pair of Saucony Peregrine 13s right now for 55 percent off the original price.
One of the highlights among our picks was the lululemon Blissfeel trail running shoes. The popular running shoes’ trail option comes with three distinct layers of midsole foam, which provide some added pop and response as you rip through gravel and dirt. While the stiffness in the sole may make these better for hiking than jogging, they are well worth the money at close to $60 off.
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Tom Price is an Associate Editor of Reviews for Popular Mechanics, and also contributes to Runner's World, and Bicycling. He has previously covered product reviews, startup news, and even professional wrestling. In his free time, he enjoys watching pretentious TV, low-brow movies, and exercising for beauty, not health. If you are interested in exploring more of his work, check out his website.
