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Athletic shoes ???????? $$$$$$$$$

tbullucks2006
tbullucks2006 Posts: 105 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
How much do you spend on athletic shoes? I used to draw the line at $65. I've been looking the past few days and now I can't find any under $80 that I even remotely like and the ones I really like are $120. How much is too much for you?
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  • segacs
    segacs Posts: 4,599 Member
    These questions are always going to be highly dependent on where people live, what the prices are in their area, and what local currency they use.

    Having said that, I have narrow feet AND I live in Canada, so I typically have to spend more because there are so few options available for me here.
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    I prefer to work out in asics so I always buy those on clearance as they tend to be pricey here. The pair I have now were originally $95 and I bought them for about $65.
  • jenncornelsen
    jenncornelsen Posts: 969 Member
    Im in canada as well and am lucky to spend 120. I should have spent more though since they arent the best for running
  • erockem
    erockem Posts: 278 Member
    Asics Kayano's every 5-6 months. $120ish.
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
    My running shoes are usually around $100 a pop. I have paid more, but not gotten more quality. Midwest girl. Prices are reasonable on most things.
  • Angelfire365
    Angelfire365 Posts: 803 Member
    I've always balked at paying more than absolutely necessary for shoes. I finally broke down and bought a 130$ pair of runners that a Sports Check associate help me pick out. Best. Purchase. Ever. It's so much easier to run in these bad boys, and there's so much more support. And they're lasting a lot longer than any other shoes I've bought! So worth it!
  • peachyfuzzle
    peachyfuzzle Posts: 1,122 Member
    It all depends on what you do, what you're aiming for, and what feels good to you. Athletic shoes come in all different types, and prices.
  • PeachyPlum
    PeachyPlum Posts: 1,243 Member
    For shoes I'm going to wear to Target and walk the dogs around the block? $60 tops.

    For running shoes? Mine are usually about $120 from the running store. That has saved me hundreds in copays at the doctor and physical therapist, so well worth it.
  • BigLifter10
    BigLifter10 Posts: 1,153 Member
    U.S. here, but near a larger city. I go there to find shoes since my town has a limited supply. I also have metatarsal inserts that I use in my shoes. The only running ones that are actually comfortable for me are New Balance 840v2. I can't stand the look of them, but they fit my inserts well and I can actually walk a few miles (or jog) in them. For regular gym things I don't need to worry as much. That said, my New Balance runners were $130 (w/out the inserts) and my 'typical' gym shoe is about $80 or so. Hate spending a lot on shoes, but if I want to remain highly active, I get what is comfortable and does the job.
  • ElizabethKalmbach
    ElizabethKalmbach Posts: 1,415 Member
    I've purchased $70 Rykas and $20 Danskins and been happier with the $20 shoes. I go with whatever is the most comfortable without being an utter fashion disaster. I lean more toward the cheap end, as I need to replace my shoes every 300 miles or so... Recently, I've been over 100 miles/month, so it's a recurring cost...
  • PeachyPlum
    PeachyPlum Posts: 1,243 Member
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    I prefer to work out in asics so I always buy those on clearance as they tend to be pricey here. The pair I have now were originally $95 and I bought them for about $65.
    erockem wrote: »
    Asics Kayano's every 5-6 months. $120ish.

    Asics forever! I'm a fan of the GT-2000 right now.
  • rayneface
    rayneface Posts: 219 Member
    I have a Nike outlet just down the street from my house. I am very lucky and get super pricey shoes at huge discounts. I am willing to pay more for good gym shoes than I am for work shoes. My money always gets invested in my health first.
  • acheben
    acheben Posts: 476 Member
    My running shoes are $100-$150. I started running in cheaper shoes and it resulted in several doctor visits. I would rather pay more money for my shoes and inserts now than deal with injury and doctor visits later.
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    PeachyPlum wrote: »
    LBuehrle8 wrote: »
    I prefer to work out in asics so I always buy those on clearance as they tend to be pricey here. The pair I have now were originally $95 and I bought them for about $65.
    erockem wrote: »
    Asics Kayano's every 5-6 months. $120ish.

    Asics forever! I'm a fan of the GT-2000 right now.

    Internet HIGH FIVE
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    I never buy a pair of shoes unless it's on sale. My limit is $100 and I live in Canada.
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  • alysme
    alysme Posts: 81 Member
    I think mine were £80 ($140). I went to a local running shop who had a look at my feet and made me run around.
    They're really comfy.
  • MelWick524
    MelWick524 Posts: 215 Member
    I have wide feet, plantar fasciitis, and just generally f'd up feet from 2.5 decades of dance. I've tried brand after brand after brand, in upwards of $180...and I always go back to Saucony. Amazing, affordable, reputable athletic footwear. :smile: Got my last pair for $49.99
  • LBuehrle8
    LBuehrle8 Posts: 4,044 Member
    BFDeal wrote: »
    $100 on the high end. I always check 6pm.com first though to see if last years model or some wacky color no one else wants is on there at a discount.

    Love this website!
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Well I have 2 pair each of both hiking boots and shoes (warm and cold weather), hiking sandals, running shoes and cross trainers. I think they vary in price from $25 (clearance sale) to $159. I'm cheap so I shop sales, but I don't mind paying for quality.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    My gripe isn't so much about the price (because I'm a firm believer in having the right tool for the job); my gripe is when I fall in love with a shoe and then the fit totally changes when the new version is released.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I get a certain shoe (Asics GT-1000) and pay whatever they are when I need them. It's usually around $100 but I look to see if there are any sales or coupons.
  • BigLifter10
    BigLifter10 Posts: 1,153 Member
    _dracarys_ wrote: »
    My gripe isn't so much about the price (because I'm a firm believer in having the right tool for the job); my gripe is when I fall in love with a shoe and then the fit totally changes when the new version is released.



    Completely and totally agree!
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    I have really small feet, so I wear children's shoes. It means less variety, but I can also sometimes get a good pair for $50. If you're going to actually use them for running, then don't look at price as your determining factor. Find a pair/model you like and then look out for sales, coupons, or even search online to see if you can find them cheaper.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    tbullucks2006 wrote: »
    How much do you spend on athletic shoes? I used to draw the line at $65. I've been looking the past few days and now I can't find any under $80 that I even remotely like and the ones I really like are $120. How much is too much for you?

    My Brooks running shoes generally run around $120 but I know the size I need and the particular shoe I like and I found a previous model year shoe on sale for $90.

    My cycling shoes were $130 and my lifting shoes were $140.

    In my experience nothing beats a good quality shoe that fits perfectly...I cheap out elsewhere, but not on my shoes.
  • abuck_13
    abuck_13 Posts: 382 Member
    I love my Saucony Kinvara's and they usually run me around $100. Most comfortable workout / running shoe I found after Puma discontinued the one I used a few years ago.
  • scraver2003
    scraver2003 Posts: 526 Member
    I have a wide assortment of Saucony's that I paid between $50 and $100 for per pair (I search amazon, etc. for deals!)
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    edited April 2015
    Lifting shoes I get for $50 (Chuck Taylors), running shoes were $140 I think, and my various cycling/mountain biking shoes range anywhere from $90-$250. Now fashion shoes...that's where it gets pricey...lol.
  • tbullucks2006
    tbullucks2006 Posts: 105 Member
    rayneface wrote: »
    I am willing to pay more for good gym shoes than I am for work shoes. My money always gets invested in my health first.

  • jcook0716
    jcook0716 Posts: 65 Member
    I buy mine at kohls cause they always have something on sale and you can pair it with a coupon. I got my nike fitsoles there for $34.
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