Best Running Shoe Bargains of July 2022: Eight Deals Worth a Second Look

Introduction

July brought a strong wave of discounts across some of the best-rated running shoes of the moment, and several of them are genuinely hard to pass up. Plenty of lesser models right now cost more than these, so it pays to know which deals are the real thing. Here is a roundup of eight bargains worth checking, with a note on who each shoe suits.

Nike Vaporfly Next% 2

The fan favorite Vaporfly Next% 2 is on offer right now, with the Academy and Barely Volt colorways sitting between roughly £157 and £165. Almost all sizes are available in those two colorways, which makes this a superb racing shoe regardless of the distance on road and concrete. It is a bit of a no-brainer at these prices, especially considering the premium flagship alternatives sit far higher and look vastly overpriced by comparison.

Nike Tempo Next%

If you fancy the Barely Volt version of the Tempo Next%, almost all sizes are available right now for around £126. It is not the lightest shoe, but it is a very aggressive ride with a mixture of Nike technologies that genuinely helps propel the runner forward. Think of it as sitting between the Zoom Fly and the Alphafly. One warning: it may be one of the loudest shoes you will ever run in, so bring some ear defenders.

Saucony RC Elite 2

There are a few sizes of the RC Elite 2 in a Blue Hue for around £147. It is a very cushioned ride with bags of width in the toe box, and it works as a super-distance trainer you can pull out on a regular basis. Unlike some very rigid, unforgiving carbon plate shoes, it stays soft and pleasant in the FuelCell foam, and it is a nice-looking shoe for the enthusiast.

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 24

All colorways of the Gel-Nimbus 24 are discounted over at SportsShoes.com, pulled down by roughly 20 percent to an affordable £132. This is a highly underrated daily mile crusher: there is plenty of cushion, a hint of stability in the heel from the gel insert, and the rubber outsole is remarkably durable. It offers a slightly more guided run while keeping the midsole soft and forgiving, which makes it a very viable option if you want a bit more support.

Saucony Endorphin Pro 2

SportsShoes has the Endorphin Pro 2 in a New York Mets colorway of white, blue, and a hint of orange, with almost all sizes available. It is a very capable shoe that plenty of sub-three-hour marathon runners genuinely enjoy. With the Endorphin Pro 3 imminent, prices are being discounted heavily, so £130 for the Pro 2 is an absolute bargain with lots of good-looking colorways to explore.

Adidas Adios Pro 2

If picking up just one pair this month, the Adios Pro 2 is the standout. Discounted by £30 down to around £126, it is a great deal on a very capable shoe you can race in from the half marathon right up to the marathon. The Celermesh 2.0 upper pairs with a stack of Lightstrike Pro midsole foam, and the outsole rubber simply went on and on, with the shoe getting better the more it was used. Considering the Adios Pro 3 price hike to £220, this is cutting-edge tech at a fraction of the cost, with Adidas energy rods still doing real work. This is probably the best bargain of the month, and there is a range of colors for everybody.

Under Armour Flow Velociti Wind

Over at Start Fitness there are still half-price deals on the original Flow Velociti Wind, with several colorways included, down from £140 to £70. There is spotty sizing across the different colorways, so act quickly if your size is there. It is a great shoe if you prefer a lower midsole stack with something a little more responsive, plus a very low-profile upper. It is another overlooked shoe simply because it lacks a big brand mark, but it deserves far more interest than it gets.

Puma Deviate Nitro

Last up is the Puma Deviate Nitro in a Dangerous Green hue at Start Fitness, with all sizes available at £90, a £36 discount. The Puma grip on the outsole is all you need to know: it is almost as good as the best rubber in the category. At this price it makes some far more expensive plated trainers look overpriced and dated. Puma is still gaining ground on the most established running shoe brands, and if you want something for longer runs at pace, the Deviate Nitro could be spot on for you.

Buying Advice

If you want one racing shoe, the Adios Pro 2 at £126 is the pick of the month, with the Vaporfly Next% 2 close behind for pure race-day pedigree. For daily mileage, the Gel-Nimbus 24 offers durability and cushion at a solid discount, while the Flow Velociti Wind suits low-stack fans at half price. The Deviate Nitro rounds things out as an excellent plated trainer for longer tempo work.

Conclusion

Discounts like these do not always line up on popular models, so it is worth moving while sizes last, particularly on the spottily stocked Flow Velociti Wind. Whether you are racing a marathon or just building weekly miles, at least one of these eight bargains should fit the bill.