Labor Day Men's Shoe Deals

The Ghost Max 2 is a plusher, slightly heavier sibling of the classic Ghost. Think of it as a maxed out version: a higher stack height pumped with nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 cushioning. GlideRoll rocker geometry makes the ride smooth despite the heavier weight. The Ghost Max 2 is an excellent recovery day shoe.

“The cushioning, while piled high, is responsive and gives a nice pop to runs, where the energy return from the compression and spring-back pushes the runner along well,” says tester Jim Warrenfeltz.“ It certainly isn’t a dead, marshmallow-y feeling shoe, which some maximalist shoes can trend towards.”

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Compression molded EVA foam and an early stage MetaRocker provide a smooth, high energy return ride in the Clifton 9. It’s a shoe synonymous with Hoka for its max-cushioned feel and cozy interior.

“This was all around one of the best shoes I have tested,¯ says tester Tim O’Connor. “I ran it primarily on roads, but in a variety of conditions like rain, snow, and slush in addition to a traditional dry day with cinders everywhere. The feel and response was consistent whether I was going on a longer, slower run or a more tempo quick run. This shoe never let me feel uncomfortable both on my foot and when pushing it through conditions.”

A PEBA-EVA blend midsole gives the Rebel v4 its edge for hard workouts. Take this one out for your next speed session or 5K. We loved the breathable, lightweight FantomFit upper that fit over our feet like a second skin.

“The FuelCell Rebel V4 is an overall solid, dependable everyday trainer,¯ says tester Josh Davis “I put about 100 miles in it over the course of testing and was generally pretty happy. I spent most of my time on paved running trail, and that seems to be this shoe’s happy place.”

The GT-2000 13 has supportive FF Blast Plus cushioning in its midsole and Asics’s 3D Guidance System to help with overpronation.

“I’ve run in several iterations of the GT-2000 dating back to the inception of the model. This is definitely one of, if not my favorite,” says tester Chris Garges. “Overall, I was most impressed by the light weight, the cushioned ride, and the fast feel on my feet. I generally run in the 7:30 to 8:00 pace range on flatter surfaces, but I felt that these shoes were faster, more so even on hilly runs. The shoe provided great cushioning, a flexible and fast ride, and a comfortable upper.”

Dual-density Fresh Foam X keeps your legs fresh and buffers any trail debris in your way. A toe sweep protects your feeyt from getting stubbed and a Vibram Megagrip outsole bites into mud so you can stay upright without slippage.