Best Running Shoe Deals This Week: 11 Trainers Worth Grabbing

Introduction

Between fall training blocks ramping up and retailers clearing inventory, this is a good stretch of the calendar for running shoe deals. This week’s roundup covers a wide spread of categories: classic workhorse daily trainers, a luxury fashion crossover, a waterproof trail option, a firm tempo shoe, and a deep bench of Hoka and ASICS picks at meaningful discounts.

We’ve pulled together the strongest picks below, along with who each shoe is actually for. Prices vary by retailer, so it’s worth checking availability in your size before committing.

Nike Pegasus 40

The Pegasus 40 is the definition of a workhorse daily trainer. It has a solid, durable outsole that can last hundreds of miles, and its React foam is a dependable everyday compound. It is not especially bouncy like a Novablast and not plush like a Nimbus, but that is the point: it is a steady, comfortable shoe for just getting out the door and cruising.

At $90 to $95 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, with a huge range of colorways on sale, it’s one of the easiest recommendations for anyone building an aerobic base. Some sports-team colorways carry even deeper discounts, so it’s worth scrolling through the options.

APL Streamline

This is the fun one of the week. The APL Streamline usually sits north of $300, but it’s on sale for $104 at Dick’s Sporting Goods. It’s one of the few luxury fashion-oriented shoes that also works as a genuine running shoe, with a bouncy EVA midsole that behaves more like a PEBA foam, and it simply looks cool.

If you want a more exciting daily trainer than the Pegasus without paying full luxury pricing, this is a great window to try it. And if it doesn’t win you over as a runner, it absolutely holds up as a casual shoe. For context, APL made its name with a basketball shoe featuring a trampoline-like midsole effect that was famously banned by the NBA.

Saucony Endorphin Shift 3

On sale for $70 at Sierra, down from $150, this is the lowest price we’ve tracked on the Endorphin Shift 3. This was a go-to daily trainer earlier in the year, logging 350 miles on a pair, which is above the typical 300-mile lifespan for the shoe.

The Shift 3 pairs a big stack of foam with an aggressive four-millimeter rocker, giving it a more exciting, faster feel than you’d expect from the height. It offers more protection than firmer shoes like the Pegasus, and the plastic heel clip adds structure and a degree of stability. That makes it a strong daily trainer for bigger or stronger runners who find softer foams don’t work for them, and it can even serve as a half or full marathon shoe for runners who want more support than a plated shoe provides. The main trade-off is the outsole: rubber coverage is strategically limited to save weight, so expect some wear in the rear after a few hundred miles.

Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX

For runners in cold, wet, or icy climates, this is arguably the best-value pick of the week. The waterproof Gore-Tex version of the Pegasus Trail 4 is on sale for $111 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, and there are not many Gore-Tex shoes discounted at this time of year.

The ride itself is standard, dependable Pegasus territory: nothing wild in the fit or the midsole foam, just a well-rounded shoe that keeps feet dry and protected with reasonable grip for roads and easy trails. If you’re logging winter miles through slush and rain, this is an easy call.

Brooks Hyperion Max

The Hyperion Max is a shoe with divided opinions. At $65 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, down from a $160 MSRP, the discount is undeniably good. The foam runs firm, which some runners will like and others won’t, and the heel rocker cuts off earlier than the Endorphin Shift 3’s, which creates a braking sensation for pronounced heel strikers.

If you’re a midfoot or forefoot striker looking for a non-plated tempo shoe, this is a viable faster option, particularly for hill work earlier in a training block. It’s not ideal as an only daily trainer since it encourages quicker paces, but for runners who genuinely enjoy a rock-solid firm ride, it can even handle long runs.

Hoka Clifton 9

The Clifton 9 has barely been discounted since launch, so seeing it on sale at REI is notable. It slots between the Shift 3 and the Pegasus: not as firm or high-stacked as the former, and more comfort-oriented than the latter. It’s a moderately cushioned daily trainer that shines on medium and medium-long runs, and it can even take strides in a pinch.

It’s not a fast shoe, but if you’re in an aerobic base-building phase and want something that can chew through a lot of miles comfortably, the Clifton 9 fits the bill.

Hoka Mach 5

The Mach 5 is the pick of the Hoka group here and one of the most versatile shoes available. On sale for $105 (down from $140), it’s lighter and faster than the Clifton 9, with really nice rocker geometry that handles everything from ten-minute-per-mile recovery runs to mile-pace intervals.

Durability was a concern early on because it lacks a traditional outsole, and the outsole area does wear flat, but after more than 300 miles the integrity of the ride has held up well. The main limitation is long runs: the supercritical EVA top layer gets a bit too squishy and bottoms out toward the end of two-plus-hour efforts. For that, step up to something plusher or plated.

Hoka Speedgoat 5

A quick detour into trail territory, the Speedgoat 5 is on sale for $110 at REI. Think of it as the trail version of the Clifton, with a 5mm-lugged outsole that handles rocks, ruts, mud, and just about anything you’ll meet in forest and mountain terrain.

It’s a genuinely do-it-all trail shoe, and it doubles as a capable hiking shoe for winter. Gore-Tex versions exist, but they aren’t currently on sale, so plan for the standard version if you want the discount.

Saucony Kinvara 14

The Kinvara 14 is on sale for $60 at Saucony.com, but with a catch: only in the Stars and Stripes colorway, using the Americana code for 50% off the $120 MSRP. If you can live with that colorway, this is a serious deal.

The Kinvara is one of the original lightweight workout shoes. No plate, no fancy tech, no new foams, just a classic solid EVA with a firmer, snappy, flexible ride. It sits low to the ground and lets your form do the work, similar in spirit to the New Balance Rebel series. Every runner should have a shoe like this in the rotation alongside a workhorse trainer, especially for the interval-heavy phase of training where you’re building speed and strength ahead of a spring marathon.

ASICS Novablast 3

With the Novablast 4 announced and arriving in early December, the Novablast 3 has dropped to $110 at Fleet Feet. Since the 4 appears to retain most of the same DNA with only minor design and stack tweaks, the 3 remains a very safe buy.

This is the shoe for runners who want a comfortable, cushioned, bouncy daily experience and like feeling protected from the ground, even if that means a big stack of foam. Runners who prefer a firmer, more structured feel for daily running may look elsewhere, but if you like being pampered, the Novablast 3 delivers, and every colorway is at the sale price.

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25

The final ASICS deal at Fleet Feet is the Gel-Nimbus 25 at $120, $40 off its $160 MSRP. This is a maximal-cushioning shoe with a huge stack of FF Blast Plus foam and a gel unit in the heel, built for relaxed, easy running.

One caveat from longer-term use: the foam can lose some life around the 250-mile mark, particularly for bigger runners who put more force through the shoe. It is not an aggressive shoe, so don’t plan strides or marathon-pace work in it. But for recovery runs and easy base building through the winter, it’s an excellent addition to a rotation.

Buying Advice

With the Novablast 4 and Gel-Nimbus 26 on the horizon, both current ASICS models represent good value before they are potentially replaced. For most runners building a rotation for spring marathon training, the practical combo would be a durable workhorse (Pegasus 40 or Clifton 9), a lightweight tempo option (Kinvara 14 or Hyperion Max), and a plush recovery shoe (Gel-Nimbus 25). Winter-focused runners should prioritize the Pegasus Trail 4 GTX, and trail runners looking for one do-it-all shoe will be well served by the Speedgoat 5.

Conclusion

This week’s slate covers nearly every category a runner needs, from sub-$70 firm tempo options to maximal cushioning, with several prices at or near all-time lows. Match the shoe to the phase of training you’re in and the climate you run in, and there’s a strong deal here for nearly everyone.