Best Running Shoe Deals September 2025: Eight Bargains Worth a Second Look

Introduction

September is a strong month for running shoe bargains, and this batch of deals covers the full spectrum: budget daily trainers, plated tempo shoes, and flagship marathon racers all sitting well below their launch prices. Every shoe here is genuinely discounted and in stock at the time of writing, which matters more than the headline percentage off. If you have a race later in the year or just need a dependable trainer, there is likely something on this list for you.

What Makes a Deal Worth Buying

A discount only counts if the shoe underneath it is any good. The picks below were chosen because each one has a clear strength, whether that is a race-ready foam stack, a durable outsole, or a plated ride that punches above its price. Prices and stock levels shift quickly, so treat these figures as a snapshot and check current availability before ordering.

Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

Down from £230 to £160, the Fast-R Nitro Elite 2 is an aggressive, race-inspired shoe with a glove-like upper and a genuinely top-notch outsole. It carries the DNA of the Fast-R 3, a shoe that is nearly impossible to find at the moment. It also proved surprisingly durable in both midsole longevity and outsole rubber, which is rare in this category. The catch: only lower sizes remain, so if your size is there, it represents great value as a tempo trainer.

Hoka Mach X2

The Mach X2 drops from £170 to £119, which is less than many non-plated daily shoes cost today. It is a nimble, capable option for faster training, made more stable by a PEA plate in the midsole that sits a little softer than a full carbon plate. With 44mm of stack in the sample size and only a 5mm drop, it works well for half and full marathon training, and the broad platform gives a stable underfoot feel. It feels a bit overlooked, which makes this price even more attractive for lower-drop fans.

Puma Velocity Nitro 3

Listed at £125 at Start Fitness, with a 10% discount bringing it to £112, the Velocity Nitro 3 is exceptional value. It is a carbon-plated shoe blending Puma’s Nitro and Nitro Elite midsole foams, comfortable across a wide range of paces, with a plush heel counter balanced by just enough tongue padding. Grip and durability are strong too. Plenty of daily trainers cost more than this, and full size runs in multiple colorways are available.

Nike Streakfly 2

The Streakfly 2 launched at £165 and is now £119 at Sports Direct, and it actually is in stock rather than a phantom pre-order. It looks almost like a track spike: a thin, simple upper, ZoomX midsole, and a very thin outsole, all geared toward 5K and 10K racing. The trade-off is durability, which some reviewers have flagged, so a feather-light racer at £45 off is easier to stomach if you accept it will not last forever.

Reebok Float Zig 1

At just £37, the Float Zig 1 is the dirt-cheap pick of the month. It uses Reebok’s Floatride TPU midsole material, which is softer than EVA while still offering solid impact protection, and the Zig midsole setup adds extra squash. Grip is good and the upper is reasonable. There are far worse shoes out there for four times the money, and it is a smart entry point if you are new to running and want real cushioning on a budget.

Nike Alphafly 3

Run For It has the Alphafly 3 down from £285 to £227 in a white and darker blue colorway that is close to a full size run. This is a top-tier marathon model with loads of cushioning to carry you through the distance, and it handles 10Ks and half marathons comfortably too. The third version is lighter than before, which improves overall usability, and it is a consistent, dependable race tool. If it is already your favorite, grabbing a backup pair before they go is not a crazy idea.

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Possibly the best deal of the lot: the Adios Pro 4 in the launch white and red colorway is down from £220 to £154 at Pro Direct Running, with a full size run. The Lightstrike Pro foam makes it the softest Adizero option out there, ideal for the marathon, though at this price it could double as a trainer. If you are already planning to race in the Adios Pro 4, buying a second pair now as a backup or training shoe makes real economic sense. Marathoners may want to go up a half size, though narrower feet may be fine true to size thanks to the soft, flexible upper.

Nike Zoom Fly 6

Closing out the list, the Zoom Fly 6 is 20% off at Pro Direct Running, down from £155 to £124 across several colorways with a full size run. In our view this is Nike’s best trainer, a carbon-plated tempo shoe with a ZoomX top layer of midsole foam that balances softness and energy return, a comfortable upper, and excellent outsole durability and traction. It has held up as a serious half marathon training tool, and at £124 it is well worth the price.

Overall Buying Advice

Pick by purpose rather than by discount alone. For a plated daily trainer, the Velocity Nitro 3 at £112 is hard to beat. For tempo work on a 5mm drop, the Mach X2 fits the bill. For marathon racing, the Alphafly 3 and Adios Pro 4 are both flagship-level, with the Adios Pro 4 currently the cheaper route to a super shoe. And if you just need something cheap to start running in, the Float Zig 1 at £37 does far more than its price suggests. Check size runs before committing, since several of these deals are already thinning out.

Conclusion

Deals like these do not last long, especially the smaller-size leftovers and single-colorway stock. Whether you are after a budget daily, a durable tempo shoe, or a marathon racer at its lowest price yet, September’s discounts offer something for nearly every type of runner. Happy hunting.