Best Running Shoe Deals This Month: 8 Bargains Worth a Look

Introduction

October is shaping up as a good month to buy running shoes. Several genuinely strong models have landed at deep discounts, including a full-size run of the Nike Pegasus Plus at 40% off and a price on the Vaporfly 4 that would have seemed impossible a few years ago. Here are eight deals worth your attention, along with what each shoe is actually good at.

Nike Pegasus Plus: 40% Off and a Full Size Run

A full size run is available on the pink version of the Nike Pegasus Plus at sportsshoes.com for £99, down 40%. It is a nice, light, simple shoe with ZoomX in the midsole and decent durability on the outsole. The knit upper is a highlight, and longevity is solid. Sure, pink is perhaps not the ideal colorway for winter running, but a shoe is meant to be taken out of the box and used for its intended purpose. Full size runs discounted to this level are rare.

Nike Vaporfly 4: A Race Shoe Deal That Should Not Exist

Roughly 40% off and a full size run on the Vaporfly 4 is a remarkable combination. It sits at £144 against a £240 retail price, which was arguably already a bit overpriced, making this one of the best race shoe deals available right now. The tie-dye style colorway is a bit odd, but at least it will not show the grit and grime of autumn too badly. If you want a nimble racer for distances up to the half marathon, the Vaporfly 4 is a great option, and this one will likely sell out soon.

Puma Magnify Nitro 3: Max Stack Without Max Price

If you want a maxed-out stack of Nitro foam along with great durability, the Puma Magnify Nitro 3 is down to £90 from £130 at Start Fitness, roughly 30% off. The 40mm stack makes it a strong pick if you want maximum cushioning without paying premium prices, and it could even serve as a daily option in a rotation. Puma Grip is excellent for traction, the upper is ideal for winter wear, and several full size runs exist in different colorways. It may even qualify for the extra 15% code, potentially bringing it closer to £80.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: The Do-Almost-Anything Tempo Shoe

The Endorphin Speed 5 is down to £160 at Start Fitness. It does not qualify for the extra discount code, but a 10% off voucher brings it to about £146, which is a much better price for this shoe. It is a great nylon-plated option that is not too rigid, usable for almost any run, with great stability, consistency and good weight on the latest version.

Nike Alphafly 3: Marathon Money for Less

A women’s deal spotted at sportsshoes.com puts the Alphafly 3 down to £171 from £285 retail in a white and dark blue version, a 40% discount on a full size run. That is a great price for a marathon shoe, whether for premium long-run training or a race later in the year. The Alphafly 3 has proved very durable, with loads of miles from multiple pairs, and consistent cushioning and fit across the distance. Go true to size. The mesh and knit materials around the air units hold up better than earlier versions. Sports Direct also carries a slightly dearer option closer to £200 if you prefer a different colorway.

Nike Streakfly 2: A Niche, High-Pace Racer

Sports Direct has the Streakfly 2 at £119 down from £165, which might just tip you into buying a pair. This is a very high-pace, nimble racer best suited to 5K and 10K events, and it is a slightly niche option compared with the Vaporfly or Adios Pro class of shoes, almost like a track spike with a more standard outsole. The Blue Void colorway looks good, and there is almost a full size run at the time of writing.

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3: The Standout Deal of the Month

At Start Fitness on specific colorways, the Deviate Nitro Elite 3 lands at just £140: grab the Puma White and Speed Blue version and apply the New Season 15 code for a further 15% off. That is roughly 30% below retail, an incredible price for a shoe with good rigidity from the plate and excellent PTPU foam in the midsole, delivering loads of energy return. It makes the Deviate Nitro Elite 3 one of the cheapest and lightest race shoes out there right now, with plenty of sizes available. Do not delay too long, as these will likely vanish once word gets out.

Puma Velocity Nitro 4: The Quiet Value Pick

The Velocity Nitro 4 is a great-value daily shoe, and the same 15% code brings it down to £75 at Start Fitness, a total steal. There is great mileage to be had, plenty of grip for winter, and colorways that will not look too shabby once the weather turns. Ample cushioning for daily running, and the new version of Nitro foam is a bit more springy, with more energy return in the forefoot and less crumpling. If you look past the same old offerings and give these a whirl, you will likely be pleasantly surprised.

Overall Buying Advice

If you race shorter distances, the Streakfly 2 and Vaporfly 4 are the nimble picks here. For the marathon, the Alphafly 3 at 40% off is hard to beat for durability and consistency. The Deviate Nitro Elite 3 at £140 is arguably the single best deal of the bunch, but it will not last. For daily mileage on a budget, the Velocity Nitro 4 and Magnify Nitro 3 both deliver serious value. Note that some of these prices depend on the New Season 15 discount code at Start Fitness, so check whether your size and colorway qualify before checking out.

Conclusion

Deep discounts on the Pegasus Plus, Vaporfly 4, Alphafly 3 and Deviate Nitro Elite 3 make this an unusually good month to buy, whether you need a daily trainer, a tempo shoe or a marathon racer. Match the shoe to the runs you actually do, move quickly on the size-dependent deals, and you should walk away with a genuine bargain.