About how much are "good" running shoes?

Full price is usually $80-$120 in the United States. I shop at the Nike Employee Store, so I never pay anywhere near that much. Not even half that. Some stores have discounted prices on older or out-of-season shoes. I've seen low prices at Marshall's and Nordstrom rack on high end shoes, and even good sales a DSW bringing the price much lower.

You should do you research and know which shoes will work for you before you buy, though. A sale won't do you much good if the shoes causes pain, and it will cost you even more if it causes injury.

I've had expensive running shoes that weren't so great and less expensive shoes that weren't so great. It really depends on your needs.

Overall, expect to pay at least 80-100. Warning: Don't assume that more expensive is always better. ;-)

Get the reommendation from the store based on your fit. When they show you the $130 shoes tell them you want to think about it and then shop for the same shoe on Amazon.

Great, encourage people to waste store employee's time.

There's more to the price than just the product, you're receiving a service too (I'll bet you shop at Walmart too.....)

Get the reommendation from the store based on your fit. When they show you the $130 shoes tell them you want to think about it and then shop for the same shoe on Amazon.

This would be really bad shop etiquette to do at a local running store. Just plain bad form.

My local running store will take shoes back. Heck, I ran outside in a pair for two weeks and they still took them back. Nothing like home grown running stores.

WHAT!? A "GOOD" running store will want you to have what's right for you at a price that works for you.

Totally disagree.

Definitely didn't read all the replies but a good way to save some money is to 1. look for a previous year's model of the one you need. 2. get the brand/model you need and get them at a DSW or online at Amazon.

When did either of those outlets start doing stride analysis or professional fittings?

When did stride analysis become necessary to go from your couch to a 5K?

I'm sorry to the O.P. I'm not trying to come across as an *kitten* and it's your money. There are pros of going to a store that will analyze your gait. Understanding whether or not you pronate or suppinate, heel striker or run on the balls of your feet is also important to buy the appropriate shoe to support your body. Look at the shoes in your closet right now. YOU can figure out what type of shoe you need by inputting what you see into mutliple online analytic tools and out will spit a recommendation for shoe (with brand and model). There is no guarantee that you will like the shoe. If the store does not offer a guarantee of full replacement I am not inclined to give my money for their "analysis" of what a computer just told them.
Several people responded with an opinion that implied that the people that work in these stores are either Physical Therapists, Qualified Trainers or an equivalent. In most cases, they aren't. They may be runners but that means they are providing an opinion which does not mean anymore qualified opinion than those that you've received here.
As for those that implied that I'm not a runner, shop at Wal Mart, am rude, or impolite, that's fine, your opinion and your enttitled to it. However, during 24 years in the Army I averaged running over 50 miles a week in multiple kinds of shoes to include boots. All that said to note that I have suffered heel injuries (from bad form and bad shoes), shin splints (bad shoes and over use), bad knees, bad hips as well as some really awesome runners toe. I went to a running store, had a gait analysis perfomed and now I mow my lawn in those shoes because they sucked and the store had no return policy.
My offering was to attempt to save the O.P. some $$$.

I think if you are logging significant miles 20+ a week, then it is worthwhile to get fitted for a proper running shoe, and you will probably spend more than $100. However, general light running and cardio will allow you to buy a lower level shoe but be sure you get the right kind. For example, when I started C25K I weighed 300+ and of course, everyone says that overweight people must have stability shoes for support etc. However, I actually suppinate (roll outwards) and stability shoes often push over-pronators outward.

Also, as previously mentioned, buy the previous year's model if they are your correct fit. This can save you a TON, but do no assume that they will fit like the new model. Try them on! Good luck!

Definitely didn't read all the replies but a good way to save some money is to 1. look for a previous year's model of the one you need. 2. get the brand/model you need and get them at a DSW or online at Amazon.

When did either of those outlets start doing stride analysis or professional fittings?

When did stride analysis become necessary to go from your couch to a 5K?

I'm sorry to the O.P. I'm not trying to come across as an *kitten* and it's your money. There are pros of going to a store that will analyze your gait. Understanding whether or not you pronate or suppinate, heel striker or run on the balls of your feet is also important to buy the appropriate shoe to support your body. Look at the shoes in your closet right now. YOU can figure out what type of shoe you need by inputting what you see into mutliple online analytic tools and out will spit a recommendation for shoe (with brand and model). There is no guarantee that you will like the shoe. If the store does not offer a guarantee of full replacement I am not inclined to give my money for their "analysis" of what a computer just told them.
Several people responded with an opinion that implied that the people that work in these stores are either Physical Therapists, Qualified Trainers or an equivalent. In most cases, they aren't. They may be runners but that means they are providing an opinion which does not mean anymore qualified opinion than those that you've received here.
As for those that implied that I'm not a runner, shop at Wal Mart, am rude, or impolite, that's fine, your opinion and your enttitled to it. However, during 24 years in the Army I averaged running over 50 miles a week in multiple kinds of shoes to include boots. All that said to note that I have suffered heel injuries (from bad form and bad shoes), shin splints (bad shoes and over use), bad knees, bad hips as well as some really awesome runners toe. I went to a running store, had a gait analysis perfomed and now I mow my lawn in those shoes because they sucked and the store had no return policy.
My offering was to attempt to save the O.P. some $$$.

You averaged over ten miles per duty day for 24 years? Regiment doesn't even run that much so I'll through the BS flag here.

You can throw the flag wherever you want. Using the "Regiment" word neither impresses nor intimidates as if formation runs are the only runs anyone does.

It's called leading by example which I'm sure even in the "Regiment" they can understand.

If you're looking for a resume, I have over a dozen marathons, probably double that halves, 1 50 miler and failed 18 miles from completing a 100 miler. Haven't seen too many of the "Regiment" guys out there but have run with quite a few USASOC guys.

Didn't read all the responses.

If you sign up for "Groupon" you may be able to find a coupon for a local running company. I am in the Philadelphia area and we frequently see them pop up here. Usually it gets you $20-75 off of a pair of shoes. The shoes are usually between $100-$150.

Edited to say;
Whether you cover 5 miles a week or 500(is that possible?) good quality, properly fitted running shoes can only benefit you.

^^ Didn't even THINK about a groupon! Good idea for the OP.