10 Best Running Shoe Deals This Week: From $64 Trainers to Max Cushion Bargains

Introduction

This week’s deal round-up leans heavily on in-store finds at Dick’s Sporting Goods, where several current and outgoing models have quietly dropped to some of the lowest prices we have seen. Add in a pair of online-only bargains and you get a genuinely strong shopping week, especially with next-generation models starting to appear. Here are ten deals worth a look before stock disappears.

Adidas Boston 12: $64 at Adidas

The Adidas Boston 12 is arguably the best deal on this list. Adidas currently has it for $64, though at the moment only in a women’s colorway. The shoe layers Lightstrike Pro racing foam on top, glass fiber energy rods in the midsole, and a firmer EVA bottom layer for a planted feel. Over roughly 150 to 200 miles it has worked well for long runs and faster daily training, largely because it does not feel overly bouncy or aggressively plated at an everyday pace. For high-mileage training, the superfoam and rods take real strain off the legs.

Nike Infinity Run 4: $96 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The Infinity Run 4 is on the heavier side, but it is the first shoe to debut Nike’s React X foam, a cushioned, impact-absorbing midsole that Nike is rolling into the next Pegasus. At $96 it sits at the same price point as the Pegasus, with a plusher, more fun ride. The massive stack makes it a strong pick for recovery days and slower daily miles, and it doubles as a very decent casual shoe for walking and errands.

Nike Pegasus: $75 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The Pegasus is almost always available under $100, and at $75 there are few better all-round options. It is not the most exciting ride, but it is simple, flexible, and reliable, which is exactly why every rotation benefits from a no-frills shoe like this. The 10 mm drop and easy, unassuming feel make it a shoe most runners can just lace up and go. If you want a cheaper daily trainer with a slightly livelier ride, the Infinity Run 4 above edges it; for faster days, the Pegasus remains the safer bet.

Hoka Mach 5: $100 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The Mach 5 was a go-to lightweight uptempo trainer over the summer, handling fast miles and 16-mile long runs alike. It pairs a top layer of supercritical Pro+ EVA with a standard EVA base and a pleasant rocker underfoot. The common knock is durability, since it lacks a traditional outsole, but one tester got over 300 miles out of a pair despite being a heavier, low-cadence runner. Note that this $100 price was spotted in person at a local Dick’s, and in-store stock and pricing can vary.

Hoka Clifton 9: $100 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The Clifton 9 is the workhorse of this list: cushioned, dependable, and easy to live with for daily miles in the 6 to 10 mile range. It is essentially a beefed-up Pegasus with a trendier look, and it will not be the liveliest shoe you own. That is fine, because that is what the Mach 5 is for. Another in-person Dick’s deal, so check your local store.

Hoka Rincon 3: $80 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

At $80 in person, the Rincon 3 is far cheaper than the ~$100 it commonly lists for elsewhere. It is similar to the Mach 5 but uses standard EVA rather than supercritical foam, and still delivers a soft, fun, lightweight ride. It suits shorter faster efforts and beginner runners logging a few miles a couple of times a week. For high-mileage runners, it works best as a strength-building shoe for short repeats where you want to run without plate assistance.

Brooks Hyperion Max: $65 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The Hyperion Max at $65 online is one of the cheapest prices seen for this non-plated lightweight uptempo shoe. The firmer foam encourages you to lean forward and roll through your stride, making it a fun ride for midfoot and forefoot strikers, and it can even stretch to two-hour long runs. One caution from extended testing: heavier heel strikers may find the heel geometry uncomfortable when worn frequently, and a revised heel is coming in the Hyperion Max 2.

Puma Deviate Nitro: $90 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The Deviate Nitro is one of the most recommended and most loved plated trainers among recreational runners in recent seasons. Like the Boston 12, it stacks a super foam on top and standard training foam below, with a plate in between, giving a reliable ride that works as a daily trainer, a light tempo option, and even a long run shoe for some. The thick Puma grip outsole coverage also makes it an excellent winter trainer, more fun than a Ride, Pegasus, or Clifton.

Puma Deviate Nitro 2

If you like the sound of the Deviate Nitro but want an even bouncier, more energetic ride, its successor is the one to hunt down. It keeps the same all-rounder character while adding more fun to everyday miles, which makes it a strong alternative to more conservative workhorse trainers.

Nike Invincible 3: $108 at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Normally $180, the Invincible 3 has drifted down to the $108 to $120 range at Dick’s. The midsole is 100% ZoomX foam, delivering a very soft, cushioned ride for runners who do not want to feel the ground. It is a solid option for recovery efforts and slower long runs where pace is not the goal.

Saucony Endorphin Shift 3: $80 at Running Warehouse

The last deal, and one worth repeating until it sells out: the Endorphin Shift 3 for $80 at Running Warehouse. This is the sleeper pick of the past year. Unlike most popular max-cushion shoes such as the Gel Nimbus or Invincible 3, it uses a firmer, more structured foam with a strong rocker, which provides genuine support on tired-leg recovery days. For bigger runners over about 150 lbs and 5’10”, that firmer foam activates under force and can even pick up the pace. One pair held up to roughly 350 to 360 miles with life left in it.

Buying Advice

A few patterns worth noting this week. In-store deals at Dick’s Sporting Goods have been more aggressive than online listings, so if there is a location near you, it pays to visit. Shoes being replaced by 2024 model year versions, like the Boston 12 and Invincible 3, are hitting their lowest prices now. And for building a rotation, a sensible split would be a structured daily trainer such as the Deviate Nitro or Clifton 9, a lighter tempo option like the Mach 5 or Hyperion Max, and a max-cushion recovery shoe such as the Shift 3 or Invincible 3.

Conclusion

From a $64 plated tempo trainer to an $80 max-cushion workhorse, this week’s deals cover nearly every role in a training rotation. Act quickly on the in-store Dick’s finds and the Endorphin Shift 3, as both are the kind of prices that do not stick around.