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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 Nike, 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 celebrations worth a sale 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, let down your guard and trust the testing. Check out our picks for the best running shoe sales happening this May.
Men’s Road Running Shoe Deals
Hit the road running with sales from New Balance, Saucony, Brooks, and Hoka ranging from daily trainers to recovery runs. Save over 50 percent on top picks from the last few years. Some of these were top gear picks from previous years, and are now on sale going into 2024.
That includes the New Balance FuelCell Propel v4 which test editor Morgan Petruny reviewed. According to Petruny, the shoe is great for anyone who likes a plated shoe, but wants, “to trade some rigidity for more softness and flex underfoot.”
Women’s Road Running Shoe Deals
Enjoy savings on both men’s and women’s shoes all month. With some discounts of more than 50 percent, choose your pick of the litter without worrying about breaking the bank. Our team has tested most sneakers on this list, which means the shoes stand out as worthy inclusions, whether on sale or not.
One of these pairs is the Lululemon Blissfeel 2, which test editor Amanda Furrer called “a hardy, supportive recovery shoe that’s soft and responsive for long runs.”
ASICS Gel-Kayano 29 Running Shoes
Lululemon Blissfeel 2 Women's Running Shoe
Men’s Trail Running Shoe Deals
These May deals aren’t exclusive to the road. Trail running shoes with water-resistant materials and deep lugs navigate dirt, gravel, and uneven terrain much better than traditional road running options. While the terrain may be different, the savings are all the same, with price cuts at 50 percent or more.
The Brooks Catamount 2 is currently on sale for close to half off, and was another option reviewed by Furrer, who appreciated the two parallel plates in the midsole which helps, “propel you quicker off your toes on the ascents.”
Women’s Trail Running Shoe Deals
Spend your weekends on the trails in top-rated shoes without paying top dollar. These women’s trailrunners are tested and approved choices from our team, and all are more than 25 percent off the original listed price. Hit the trails all summer long with a few extra bucks in your back pocket.
One of the sale options is the Altra Lone Peak 7 shoes, which have long been a favorite of the Runner’s World. In her review, Petruny writes, “The outsole is tacky. The stone guard is strong and durable. The toe box is spacious and wide to let your toes wiggle and splay. And the toothy lugs are aggressive to claw through dirt and mud.”
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.
Amanda is a test editor at Runner’s World who has run the Boston Marathon every year since 2013; she's a former professional baker with a master’s in gastronomy and she carb-loads on snickerdoodles.
