Best Fall Running Gear Deals: Shoes, Shorts, and Staples Worth Grabbing

Introduction

Fall is finally here, and with the cooler temperatures comes a fresh wave of running gear discounts. This roundup collects nine deals across shoes, shorts, shirts, and socks, with a note on what each product does well and who it actually suits. Prices fluctuate, so treat the numbers below as a snapshot and check current listings before buying.

Best Daily Trainer Deal: Adidas Adizero SL

The Adidas Adizero SL has been a recurring highlight whenever the price drops, and right now it sits at $50 at Dick’s Sporting Goods. It has hovered anywhere from $35 at the lowest to around $70, against an MSRP of $120, and Adidas discounts it frequently.

This is a firmer daily trainer with a full-length bed of EVA foam and a supercritical TPE puck of Light Strike Pro in the forefoot. The result is a planted, stable, solid ride. It is not a shoe that will blow you away on first run, but it delivers dependable cushioning for the miles you need during marathon or half marathon training. It works well as a double-day shoe for easy second runs, and its extra cushioning makes it a sensible pick for long runs compared with lighter options in a rotation.

Hoka Mach 5 at $70

The Hoka Mach 5 showed up at $70 at REI. This appears to be an in-store-only deal at select locations, so your mileage may vary, but REI had several solid shoe discounts on hand, and it is worth checking your local store. At a usual retail closer to $140, a $70 price on a well-liked everyday trainer is a deal worth chasing if you happen to be near an REI anyway.

Best Budget Shorts: Adidas Own the Run Shorts

The Adidas Own the Run shorts were spotted for $16, both in store and online. These are classic 5-inch running shorts, plain and simple, and the price suggests Adidas is clearing inventory. They are not the most technical or moisture-wicking option, which makes them a better fit for cooler weather than hot summer miles, but at $16 they are an easy way to top up your rotation.

Best Warm-Weather Shorts: Janji 5” AFO Shorts

The Janji 5” AFO shorts are also available online, and they cover the other end of the spectrum. They come in quieter color options than the brightest versions, and they are a genuinely well-made pair of running shorts with a rear pocket for gels and an interior pocket for keys or trash once gels are done, keeping everything tidy on longer efforts.

Unlike the budget Adidas option, these wick moisture really well, so they make more sense if you run in a warmer climate or want one higher-quality pair for hot days.

Saucony Sitewide: Triumph 20 and Shift 3

Saucony is running a sitewide 20% off promotion that applies across its shoe lineup. Two models stand out from that deal.

The Saucony Triumph 20 lands at about $88 once the 20% discount is applied to the existing sale price. It is a cushioned shoe built on a generous stack of beaded TPU PWRRUN+ foam that feels very bouncy and very soft. It is not the most stable option, but if you want something that protects your legs from feeling beat up and is genuinely fun to put on every day, the Triumph fits that brief.

The Saucony Shift 3 comes to about $96 after the promotion. It is firmer and highly rockered, and it will not feel as bouncy or playful as the Triumph, but it is much more stable. That makes it a good pick for walking, for long days on your feet, or for anyone who dislikes the soft and squishy feeling of max-cushion shoes.

Best Fall Staple: Nike Dri-FIT Long Sleeve

The Nike Dri-FIT long sleeve is $20 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, and it is one of the most useful pieces you can buy for fall running. Once temperatures dip into the 40s and high 30s depending on where you live, a snug long sleeve like this is something you will reach for again and again, and it layers nicely under a quarter zip when it gets colder.

Premium running brands routinely sell shirts of this type for $70, $80, $90, or even $100, so at $20 the value is hard to argue with.

Best Relaxed-Mile Shoe: Asics Novablast 3

The Asics Novablast 3 is on sale for $92 at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Note that this is the type of deal where you have to add the shoe to your cart before the discounted price appears, which relates to how retailers display prices under their agreements with shoe brands. At $92 against a usual $140 retail, it is a strong discount on a fan favorite.

This is a softer shoe in the same vein as the Triumph but a bit more responsive, a bit lighter, and easier to pick up the pace in. It is still not a shoe for aggressive or fast mileage, but for comfortable, cushioned, relaxed miles that protect your legs, it is an easy recommendation.

Best Sock Upgrade: Feetures Max Cushion Socks

The Feetures Max Cushion socks are $9 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, and they are a small upgrade that pays off every single run. They offer a nice amount of cushioning, they are very comfortable, and they work with all of your shoes. They are comfortable enough that they hold up as casual socks too.

If you are not normally picky about socks, $9 is a low-risk way to swap out older pairs and give your feet a small upgrade for the fall season.

Overall Buying Advice

A few patterns emerge across these deals. On shoes, match the ride to the role: the Adizero SL for stable daily miles, the Novablast 3 and Triumph 20 for softer recovery-friendly runs, and the Shift 3 for stability, walking, and long days on your feet. On clothing, it is worth pairing a budget staple like the Own the Run shorts or the Dri-FIT long sleeve with one higher-quality piece where it matters, such as the moisture-wicking Janji shorts for warm climates.

It is also not too early to think about accessories. Once temperatures drop below roughly 40 degrees, a cheap pair of running gloves earns its place. For October and November races with early morning starts, a disposable-priced pair means you can shed them mid-run, stash them in a pocket, and not stress if one goes missing. Keeping a spare pair in the car for trail days is a cheap insurance policy as well.

Conclusion

Fall running does not require a full gear overhaul, just a few well-chosen pieces at the right price. A stable daily trainer under $60, a soft cruiser around $90, a $20 long sleeve, and a $9 pair of cushioned socks cover most of what cooler-weather training asks of you. Check the current prices before buying, since several of these deals fluctuate week to week.