Cost effective running shoes?

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.

Booksandbeaches

I got my Reeboks at Ross Discount Stores for $30 something and they normally sell for $80+. It was such a good deal. The shoes are very comfortable.

BennyLT

$80 is a good price for decent shoes. my favorite shoes are $95.

I shop at runningwarehouse.com they have free 2nd day shipping.