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You don’t need a holiday to get a great deal on running shoes. Whether it’s a shopping event or just a regular Tuesday, there are running shoes on sale all month that are well worth a look. The sales aren’t limited to obscure brands, either: Popular brands such as Altra, Hoka, Brooks, and Saucony all have running shoes on sale at a heavy discount.
While there may not be a shopping event to celebrate, that doesn’t mean there aren’t celebration-worthy sales happening!
It doesn’t matter if you’re shopping for your everyday morning runs through the city or weekend hikes on the trails; we’ve scoured hundreds of running shoes to find the best sale options right now. These sales include tons of shoes our team has personally tested and reviewed at Runner’s World. So, if you’re wary of a sale that looks too good to be true, check out our reviews and trust the testing. Check out our picks for the best running shoe sales happening during August.
Men’s Road Running Shoe Deals
Starting on the hard pavement, these men’s road running shoes are on sale for up to 50 percent off. The options range from long-distance specialists to the daily pair you’ll keep right by the door, so whatever you’re in the market for, you’ll find right here.
You can even nab a pair of the Saucony Triumph 21 shoes for 37 percent off. These running shoes have been touted by test editor Amanda Furrer who praises them as “Saucony’s most comfortable daily trainer.”
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adidas Ultraboost 1.0 OB Sneaker
Women’s Road Running Shoe Deals
The deals continue for women’s road running shoes with discounts close to half off. Several choices come with superb cushioning and solid responsiveness including the next generation of running shoes from Lululemon, the Beyondfeel.
Another shoe covered by Furrer in her review, she writes, “Beyondfeel is the firmly-cushioned trainer for slow and steady recovery jogs. It also serves as a dependable and supportive long-run trainer.”
Brooks Glycerin 20 Running Shoes
Men’s Trail Running Shoe Deals
Stepping off the road and onto the trails, these offroad options come with deep lugs and strong grip to keep you steady on uneven terrain. Multiple men’s trail running shoes are currently on sale for more than 30 percent off including the popular Altra Lone Peak 7.
When writing about this shoe in 2023, Furrer said, “This is the fourth consecutive year we’ve put a while also contributing to in the Lone Peak’s trophy case. It’s simply because few shoes can do what the Altra Lone Peak 7 can.”
Hoka Speedgoat 5 GTX Trail Running Shoes
Saucony Men’s Peregrine 13 Trail Running Shoe
Brooks Cascadia 17 GTX Waterproof Trail Running Shoe
Women’s Trail Running Shoe Deals
Trail running shoes continue to show major discounts with some shoes offered for close to 50 percent off. Many discounted options have been highly touted by our test team which particularly loves the Advertisement - Continue Reading Below from Lululemon.
Made specifically for women, these shoes stand out for their construction. Describing the difference in design, Furrer writes, “The shoe’s upper and midsole geometry provide the different support women need compared to men for balance while running. For example, women’s wider quadriceps angles, broader hips, and narrower heels were all considered in the tailoring of the Blissfeel road and trail shoes.”
Tom Price is a Reviews Editor for Popular Mechanics and Runner's World The Best Running Shoes for Men Best Products and Bicycling. Prior to his work here, he previously covered product reviews, startup news, pop culture 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.
Amanda Furrer, Editor, Running Reviews, studied journalism at NYU and writing at Emerson College. She has reviewed gear and covered other topics in the running space for almost 10 years. Since 2013, she has consecutively run the Boston Marathon. She also has a master’s degree in gastronomy from Boston University and was formerly a professional baker for two years before hanging up her apron.
