Cost effective running shoes?

AsellusReborn

Anyone have any tips on where to find good deals for running shoes? My first pair was a clearout pair at my LRS where my gait was evaluated and I was told I am neutral to slight under pronation. I got my Adistar Adirides in September and am definitely ready for a new pair, but the cheapest pair my LRS has right now for my gait is 80. I realize as far as good running shoes go that's not terrible, but we just found out that baby #2 will arrive sometime in October so we're kind of going into miser mode. I don't want to stop running and I know I need good shoes anyway but particularly while pregnant, but if I can find a way to get a pair for say, 40-50 like my first pair that would be much much easier to budget in.

ValerieMomof2

I would say go ahead and get the shoes that you know are good for you. $80 is very reasonable. BUT if you really have to go cheaper, I do to a shoe warehouse (like Super Shoes or Shoe Carnival) and get my Adidas for around $40-50. Kohls' also carries Adidas I like and you can usually hit a good sale. But I really would suggest going ahead and forking out the money for shoes you know work for you.

richardheath

If you know your size, can you find the same shoe cheaper online?

jenns1964

I say do it!! You are worth it!

trogalicious

I'd rather cut back on other stuff and keep my feet happy, but if you have to look for a good deal.. maybe get fitted at the LRS for another pair, then find them cheaper online if possible.

I bought my first pair of NB's at my LRS, then ordered others online

marthajo1

I love Asics! I found some in the $50 price range on Amazon.com just a couple of months ago.

K_Serz

Amazon has some really nice K-Swiss ones.

toaster6

I found some Asic Gels for pretty cheap (for running shoes) at Academy's sports store. I think they were like 45 bucks and they are super comfortable-- I didn't need to break them in at all, which I have had to do with almost every pair of running shoes I have ever owned. Check on Amazon too, sometimes you can find good deals. If you're worried about fit, you can always take note of the shoes you're looking at online, go to a store that carries them, and try them on before you buy them online.

rocket_ace

walmart - starter pro brand - $12. work good.

if you want "fancier" - try "Joe's New Balance Outlet" online - I got a nice $20 pair there (like these: http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/detail.asp?style=M700XOS)

cwolfman13

If you're running, you need good shoes...your fee, ankles, and knees will be great-full to you.

jha1223

Try my dad's method. You already have a pair that you liked, correct? Are they last years model? Probably. Are those models still carried online? I bet they are. When he finds a pair he likes at the high end store, he buys them the first time, waits for the next models to come out and cleans up on the old ones online. You do have to spend a little to buy two or three pairs, but you won't have to buy them again for a year or two. He is as frugal as they come

Example:

New Balance 890v3 on Amazon is 109+. New Balance 890v2 (last years model) is mostly 79 or less depending on color.

Good luck!

AsellusReborn

Wow, that was a lot of responses quickly! Forgive me for not responding to everyone, I figured this wouldn't generate quite so many responses for some reason.

I do know I need proper running shoes. I've already been fitted for running shoes and know I need a size 7 neutral shoe. My adistar rides were great, but are worn out now. When I went in they initially fitted me for Asics but I balked a bit at spending the money because they felt pretty much the same as my neutral KSwiss, so they grabbed like adistars out of the back which were a model they no longer carried from the previous year and they worked great. I don't see those online and am not sure what a similar shoe would be, so I was just hoping someone had a website or something that had cheaper shoes, like closeout models etc. I'm not looking to grab something cheap in quality, just like, last year's model or something. I hope that makes sense, my brain is in a million places

carrieous

i would avoid kohls. even tho they have nike brand or whatever its usualy a bottom of the line model.

id go to a famous brand shoes or dsw type place. you can get a decent shoe for 50. I prefer Rykas- made by women for women

jsb76

If you like New Balance, I've gotten some amazing running shoes cheap online here:
http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/

Denise1224

It's hit or miss but I like stores like Ross, TJ Maxx or Marshalls ... I've found Nike running shoes for around $30 at those outlet type stores.. also in my area we have a Nike outlet you might could find some deals out there - but I agree get good shoes to save your joints... just don't automatically go to the most expensive store... sometimes there are alternatives available out there good luck!

itsmyvwbeetle

Try academy, eastbay clearance and 6pm.com. Ebay is always a good resource too. I just bought my husband a new pair of Noose Asics for $70 that are still $150 in stores.

SpaceMarkus

This is one of those things that I believe you can't skimp on. I spent years running New Balance from the store and ended up messing my feet up. It wasn't until I went and got fitted that I realized I was wearing completely the wrong size and shoe. Now I'm in Inov-8's and LOVE them. They've around $100 but since they don't use a traditional sole they don't have to be replaced as often as other shoes.

The best thing to do is go to a local running event expo. If there are any big runs in your area chances are they'll have an expo the day before. Talk to the people that run and ask what they're wearing. Don't pay too much attention to the people selling the shoes, unless you find a small mom and pop stand where the people are actually runners.

misssiri

walmart - starter pro brand - $12. work good.

if you want "fancier" - try "Joe's New Balance Outlet" online - I got a nice $20 pair there (like these: http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/detail.asp?style=M700XOS)

No

grimendale

I've been really fond of the sketchers Go Runs. They're not quite as good as you'll get for a shoe at Road Runner or the like, but for the money, they're a very good running shoe.

LoosingMyLast15

look on amazon

i bought my first pair of brooks glycerine 9s at a running store (paid $140 for them). bought the exact same sneaker on amazon for $45.

i used to run in new balance and i liked them until i tried on brooks and well i'm on my second pair of those and probably won't go back to new balance.

1Fizzle

If you have a Fitness Store you can find plenty of shoes at that price. We have a Sports store here called Academy where I find my shoes for running and at great prices. They have tons to offer, and an online store...Academy.com

jimceez

Try Shoebuy & Zappos. they clear out the previous years models all the time. I buy my Brooks Adrenaline's from there since I know my size and fit. Both have great return policies if there's an issue.

Good luck.

lacurandera1

it totally doesn't help for now, but next year, check out 6am.com they had some serious steals on Merrell running shoes (like, 33 bucks for $125 shoes bc they were "last years") But their clearance sells out fast.

rocket_ace

walmart - starter pro brand - $12. work good.

if you want "fancier" - try "Joe's New Balance Outlet" online - I got a nice $20 pair there (like these: http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/detail.asp?style=M700XOS)

No

firmly disagree w/ the "No".

ScottyNoHotty

Look at ASICS, they make a good, durable, quality shoe, and you can get a good pair for less than $80...

popo0509

Try Ross or TJMaxx, I found some underarmor shoes there for cheap and they r so awesome! It's worth a try, u might get lucky like I did. ????

misssiri

walmart - starter pro brand - $12. work good.

if you want "fancier" - try "Joe's New Balance Outlet" online - I got a nice $20 pair there (like these: http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/detail.asp?style=M700XOS)

No

firmly disagree w/ the "No".

I shouldn't have quoted the entire thing because I don't know anything about the joesnewbalance. My problem is with the walmart $12 shoes. Unless you know they will work for someone that is neutral with a slight underpronation, why recommend them? Truly I don't want anyone that has not been fitted by a professional going to walmart for $12 shoes because they see this post, ending up with aches and pains because of the shoes, and then deciding that running is a horrible thing because it hurts when the truth is they did not have the proper shoe.

Many people read these forums and I think it is bad advice.

rocket_ace

walmart - starter pro brand - $12. work good.

if you want "fancier" - try "Joe's New Balance Outlet" online - I got a nice $20 pair there (like these: http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/detail.asp?style=M700XOS)

No

firmly disagree w/ the "No".

I shouldn't have quoted the entire thing because I don't know anything about the joesnewbalance. My problem is with the walmart $12 shoes. Unless you know they will work for someone that is neutral with a slight underpronation, why recommend them? Truly I don't want anyone that has not been fitted by a professional going to walmart for $12 shoes because they see this post, ending up with aches and pains because of the shoes, and then deciding that running is a horrible thing because it hurts when the truth is they did not have the proper shoe.

Many people read these forums and I think it is bad advice.

fair enough. I too feel that spending extra dollars for custom shoes is over-rated for the vast majority of people (particularly people who are likely only walking in them or doing light jogging). But yes, as general advice, I can't guarantee these (or frankly any shoes you buy) are medically sound. $12 walmart sounds cheap, but they sell the same shoes for much more under another label in other stores, so I would take any knock on Walmart (a store I hate btw) with a grain of salt as the pricing of merchandise doesn't always clearly reflect their worth.

bpotts44

Anyone have any tips on where to find good deals for running shoes? My first pair was a clearout pair at my LRS where my gait was evaluated and I was told I am neutral to slight under pronation. I got my Adistar Adirides in September and am definitely ready for a new pair, but the cheapest pair my LRS has right now for my gait is 80. I realize as far as good running shoes go that's not terrible, but we just found out that baby #2 will arrive sometime in October so we're kind of going into miser mode. I don't want to stop running and I know I need good shoes anyway but particularly while pregnant, but if I can find a way to get a pair for say, 40-50 like my first pair that would be much much easier to budget in.

Go to brooksrunning.com and they have some great shoes on sale right now.

natashadem

I would try US Marshalls, TJ Maxx etc. I understand, this requires a trip but very cost efficient especially if you need babby staff as well
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scorpio516

Just yesterday I went to my local Adidas outlet and picked up some Adizero Rush M for $40.
Last year, I was able to get some Adidas Marathon 10's on clearance from runningwarehouse.com for about the same because they were a discontinued colour.