for the runners out there

Mine were $95 + tax. http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/22877W/0/Womens/Barefoot-Run-Pace-Glove?dimensions=0

A good set of shoes are $150+. Don't try and be cheap on them- it'll cost you far more in the long run if you don't spend that little bit extra.

My current shoes are $90. I've paid as high as $110. There are brands/styles that run upwards of $150. They are not cheap, but if you are going to run.... the investment is worth it!!! Do NOT skimp on the shoes - even for casual running.

Then I suggest getting fitted at a running store then going home and ordering on line from Road Runner Sports etc. Some good running stores will do the analysis free only if you end up buying shoes..no shoes they charge you $30 or something but an initial fitting to determine your needs is a really important step. I suppose you could ask about the model that meets your needs but is being phased out. But most importantly...most running stores I have been in are owned and operated by people who just love running and want to see people run. Tell them first thing that you are on a strict budget and cannot spend more than a certain range. They will tell you if it is worth your time to be there.

Every pair of shoes I have bought in the last 5 years have ranged between 90-115 dollars .

$100+ here for mine, and do not regret the cost one bit. It's what's saved my feet, ankles, knees, and hips.

I love Brooks Adrenaline shoes. I pay anywhere from $75-100 for them. Sometimes they are last year's model, but that doesn't matter to me. I get them through Zappos usually, which has free shipping and they usually upgrade me to overnight shipping.

I love my Saucony Running shoes and have paid anywhere between $90-$130 for them. Higher end shoes have more/better padding. Be sure to get shoes that are based on how your foot strikes the ground!!! To find this out look at the bottom of your current shoes or go to any local reputable running store... not a Footlocker or anything like that! Small local stores are generally the best and will take the time to find the best shoe for you. I strike on the outside of my foot and heel so I need a neutral running shoe. If you strike on the inside you need a shoe for pronation. Cost isn't necessarily the issue it's how the shoe makes your foot more stable and thus allows you to run longer and be INJURY FREE!

I don't think you're going to get out of anything less than $100...unless it's on a discontinued pair or you have a good coupon (or both).

I will say that if you really want to be a runner, that $100 is the best money you'll spend. Good shoes make all the difference in the world.

LOVE my Brooks Ghosts 4...for neutral step.

I have been "fitted" and lets just say the person who did it was just trying to get rid of shoes...It was the owner of the Local running shoe store... I left there all happy and with new shoes, believing what he told me that the shoes were right even if they felt way too big, and that this is the way it was supposed to be ... I ran in them a few times, hated them, they hurt my feet, called the store, he told me to give them 3 more weeks, so I did, and took them back cus the hurt sooo bad, gave me blister.... and you know what he told me???? It was past 30 days so no returns!!!! He was the one who told me to wait... So I was out 150 dollars....and I no longer trust sales people at all. I now fit myself and LOVE my shoes. I get five fingers and also the fila skeletoes voltage the later is only 30-40 at Finish Line shoe store! They rock!

Oh! One way to get cheaper shoes is to buy last year's model. When they make a new version of their shoes the stores usually discount the old to get rid of them. So you might be able to get a deal.

Also - I would NOT recommend going to a running store and getting fitted then buying cheaper online. Please, please support your local store. If you utilize their services at least have the courtesy to make the initial purchase from them. If you love the shoes then buy your next pair online. But, don't screw over the mom & pop stores. Generally these stores are great resources for runners in a community. We want them to stay in business!! My .02

You are right...I suggested getting fitted and then looking online. I also suggested to just be upfront with the people in the store and I bet they will work with you. I totally agree with you and we love our local store. My running store buddy has actually given me cost saving tips when money was tight so the best advice I really can give is to let the people in the store know what challenges you face running wise and cost wise and I bet they will help you figure out a way to run... good store will get a runner running and understand that good service will keep them in business longer than selling one more pair of expensive shoes. Thanks for the reminder though to support those local stores. They are the heart of the running community.

My huband bought me a pair of running sneakers by Under Armour for Christmas and I think he got them a little on sale and he paid about $60. They are AMAZING! The best running shoes I have had, and I have had alot! However, I don't have a high arch, or flat/wide feet..So if you do have certain characteristics like that with your feet, and you find a pair that costs more but feel great, buy them.

This is one place you shouldn't skimp. Your sneakers will make all the difference in how your runs go.

Oh! One way to get cheaper shoes is to buy last year's model. When they make a new version of their shoes the stores usually discount the old to get rid of them. So you might be able to get a deal.

Also - I would NOT recommend going to a running store and getting fitted then buying cheaper online. Please, please support your local store. If you utilize their services at least have the courtesy to make the initial purchase from them. If you love the shoes then buy your next pair online. But, don't screw over the mom & pop stores. Generally these stores are great resources for runners in a community. We want them to stay in business!! My .02

Agree with this! However, I did get fitted at the store, but they didn't carry my size, I needed a wide width. I ended up buying them on Zappos.com for $20 less than the store. I paid $60 for my Saucony Cohesions.

I paid right at $100 for mine, a pair of Nike free trains last summer before I really started running / working out. They are ok but I am already needing a new pair soon. They are good for running but not boot camp.

I would echo the sentiments of getting fitted (by having your running analyzed and testing many shoes) at a running store. (Make sure they have people who know what they are doing.) That will help to ease the pain of the price. I usually spend $90-110. Sometimes they have discounts. It doesn't hurt to ask. When I was fitted the guy had me step on the foot analyzer to see how high my arch was. Then he watched my run for pronation. After he determined my ideal shoe type, I tried on a pair and ran again. With the next pair I left one of the original shoes on to compare it to and eventually ran with the pair of the ones I liked. It took about 6 trips down the street but I ended up with a pair I really like.