New Runner- affordable shoe options

Pick a budget. Is $50 doable? You can probably find something reasonable for that price. Go to runningwarehouse.com, check the discount shoes, and find something in your size from Nike, Saucony, New Balance, Asics, Mizuno, or Brooks.

If you can spend $70-80, then start with the Nike Peagsus or Structure; Saucony Ride or Guide; NB 860 or 880; Asics GT 1000, GT 2000, or Cumulus; Brooks Ghost or Adrenaline; Mizuno Wave Rider or Inspire. At least one of these is usually on discount. Also check 6PM.com for these models (but not others, which are either more specialized than you're looking for, or running-inspired lifestyle shoes).

But if you can swing $100-120, tell us where you are. Someone will probably know a quality running store in the area where you can talk to someone knowledgeable and have a running shoe recommended, try on several different models, and find what works for you.

Many running shops have sales right now. If you find a good store clerk, they might be able to match you up with a pair that works well for you on the cheap.

You really should try the pair on before you commit.

Ignore snarky comments of the folks stuck in 2010 and look into Skechers. Seriously. You might be surprised. Good luck!

Your post mentions nothing about what is or isn't affordable to you.

Also see

https://www.roadtrailrun.com/

for some coupons at Running Warehouse. Look along the upper-right part of the page. The coupons work on some (but not all) brands.

Here's a link to Running Warehouse clearance shoes:

https://www.runningwarehouse.com/salelanding.html?from=rtr

I work in a run specialty store and have poor college students tell me from time to time that they are broke and need to find a deal. I often will be able to find them something in store for cheaper, work with them on the price for a full price model, or (if all else fails) I have gone through many online sites to help them find something within budget.

Basically, go to a run specialty store and tell them your situation. More often then not, the employees (and the stores themselves) at those shops are more concerned about getting people moving then they are about making money for the store. Just remember those small shops when you're on your feet and making a steady income.

Hi,

Try run out models, like nike epic react (v1). Brooks Glycerin 16 , Ghost 11, Nike Vomero, Pegusis- you possibly could get up to 50% off.

Other cheaper and great running shoes are: Skechers Go run ride 7, new balance beacon, the new Reebok forever floatride run.

Cheers Steve

pinkypie123 wrote:

I work in a run specialty store and have poor college students tell me from time to time that they are broke and need to find a deal. I often will be able to find them something in store for cheaper, work with them on the price for a full price model, or (if all else fails) I have gone through many online sites to help them find something within budget.

Basically, go to a run specialty store and tell them your situation. More often then not, the employees (and the stores themselves) at those shops are more concerned about getting people moving then they are about making money for the store. Just remember those small shops when you're on your feet and making a steady income.

+1. you're a good guy, pinky.

support local running stores!