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

Introduction

Discount season is a good time to grab a shoe you have been curious about, and this roundup pulls together eight models currently sitting well below their original retail prices. The list covers fast race-day options, low-stack alternatives, and plush daily trainers, so there is something here for most kinds of runners. As always with deals, sizes and colorways move quickly, so treat the details below as a snapshot.

Nike ZoomX Next% (Original Version)

The original version of the Nike ZoomX Next% is down to around 192 pounds in the UK, roughly 48 pounds off its retail price. Two colorways, white with cyber and racer blue accents plus a bright mango option, are widely available in almost all sizes. Many runners consider this the best version of the Next% overall, which makes the discount a reasonable save rather than an impulse grab.

If you have a race on the calendar and want a proven super shoe at a reduced price, this is one of the more sensible entries on the list.

Adidas SL20

Adidas still has pairs of the SL20 original, a very versatile low-stack shoe. It sits at roughly 70 pounds directly, but shopping around across other retailers can bring it down to as little as about 50 pounds. The navy and orange colorway is the one to pick up if you prefer that lower midsole stack.

One fitting note: the SL20 runs a little short, so going at least a half size up is recommended. It seems best suited to shorter range sessions and lighter runners, and it can work as a superb daily shoe for some. It is also stocked in a variety of ladies colorways across different size ranges.

Adidas Adizero Adios 5

The men’s Adizero Adios 5 is available at around 69 pounds, a good 61 pounds off retail, which works out at nearly half price. Sizes run from about 7 up to 11, and there are colorways in yellow, green, black, pink, and blue, so there is an upper hue for almost everybody.

The Adios 5 is a lower-stack racing shoe with a tasty 10mm drop, making it a great option for a lightweight racer or a high-speed session in your training rotation. Next to the taller racers of today, it looks almost like a skyscraper in reverse: low, close to the ground, and quick.

Adidas 4D Forward

The Adidas 4D Forward has been discounted relatively quickly since release, down by about 69 pounds to around 100 pounds. Its 3D printed midsole has always been intriguing, though it may be less squashy and compressive than you would expect, leaning more towards a firmer, resilient ride. There is no carbon plate here either, just the shoe itself.

The stretchy textile upper completes a space-age looking silhouette, available in a striking alien green colorway that really does look like something from another galaxy. It has picked up awards but has not yet captured the imagination of many runners, which may be exactly why it is worth a gamble if you are not obsessed with the soft, bouncy midsole materials everyone is chasing at the moment.

Adidas Takumi Sen 7

If high-stack race flats are not for you, the Takumi Sen 7 deserves a look. It features a more aggressive 9mm drop than the Takumi 7.8 and an upper fit that is genuinely wonderful, very similar to the mesh found on the Adizero Adios Pro 2. If you like that shoe, you will likely like the upper here.

At 84 pounds, it represents a huge 56 pound saving over retail. The outsole is absolutely fantastic as well, which makes the Sen 7 the pick for track repeats or when you want something closer to a true race flat.

Asics Glide Ride

The Asics Glide Ride, first tested back in 2019, is a more chunky shoe with a very plush upper, built for long range runs with a significant curve in the forefoot. It has more rocker action than most, and at 89 pounds it is worth a roll of the dice. It represents one of Asics’ more out-there designs.

The midsole uses Flight Foam in the Propel version of that foam, with a GEL piece at the back in the heel, plus Asics high-abrasion rubber out front. Almost all sizes are available in the black version, and it comes recommended for logging some distance on those Sunday sessions.

Under Armour Flow Velociti Wind

The Under Armour Flow Velociti Wind has something of a cult classic status, and at 70 pounds it is a 70 pound discount, meaning half price. That is a real steal for this nice low-profile shoe, and surprisingly few runners have bothered to test it out, which is their loss.

Both white and red models are in stock, so it could be a genuine bargain if you can find your size. This is a nimble, more responsive shoe, with no copious cushioning on board, so expect a connected-to-the-ground feel rather than plushness.

Nike Alphafly

Rounding out the list is the colossal marathon beast, the Nike Alphafly, down to around 182 pounds from 260, a reasonable discount of roughly 30 percent. It is available in a light blue, sort of cyan colorway, and if you have a 26.2 mile race coming up later in the year, this could be the shoe for you.

Despite a mixed reception at launch, the shoe was highly regarded and picked up plenty of votes in reader polls, so it deserves to be taken seriously as a marathon contender. Some owners use it for pretty much everything aside from running on grass: long runs, speed sessions, and racing, getting their money’s worth out of every mile.

Overall Buying Advice

The best deal depends on what kind of running you do. For race day, the ZoomX Next% and Alphafly are the headline options. For lower-stack preferences, the SL20, Adios 5, and Takumi Sen 7 are the standouts, each with a fitting or sizing note to check first. For daily miles, the Glide Ride and Flow Velociti Wind offer comfort and value respectively, and the 4D Forward is the wildcard if you want something genuinely different.

Conclusion

February’s discount boards cover a lot of ground, from plush cruisers to marathon racers, and several of these prices are close to half off. Match the shoe to your typical sessions, double-check sizing on the SL20, and move quickly, because good colorways and sizes rarely stick around.