Best Running Shoe Bargains: Nine Solid Deals Worth a Look

Introduction

If you have been putting off a new pair of running shoes until the price drops, this is a good moment to pay attention. A fresh batch of discounts has landed on some genuinely capable trainers and racers, with savings of up to £90 off retail. Below you will find nine deals worth considering, each with a quick note on who it suits and what to watch out for. Availability is the catch: some of these are already patchy on sizing, so if one looks right, do not overthink it.

Under Armour Flow Velociti Elite

The Flow Velociti Elite has dropped from £225 to £135, a big cut for a shoe that is both very light and stable. It pairs a Pebax-based foam layer with Under Armour’s Flow compound, which is the more durable of the two and gives the shoe a firm, responsive feel rather than a super-soft squash. Think along the lines of denser, resilient foams rather than plush max cushion.

It works as a racer, but for most people it may settle into the training rotation first, particularly for runners who want a bit of stability and response underfoot. One practical note: going half a size up makes for a roomier, more comfortable fit. Plenty of sizes and colorways are still available.

Adidas Takumi Sen 8

The Takumi Sen 8 is a super-light speed shoe built around Lightstrike Pro foam, which is responsive and, after a short break-in period, delivers excellent propulsion and cushioning underfoot. It is best suited to 5K and 10K racing, track sessions, and quick training days, though you could probably get away with it at half marathon distance too.

Priced at £85 in a variety of colorways, it is an easy recommendation for narrow-footed runners after something quick and nimble. The outsole is superb and has kept performing well even a couple of years after release. The main caveat is sizing: only patchy stock remains, so the window on this one is closing.

Adidas Prime X Strung

Down from £250 to £160, the Prime X Strung is now a far more reasonable proposition, and if it worked for you before, this may be the time to stock up. It is a shoe that shines on long runs and recovery efforts, soft in the heel and genuinely pleasant to run in, the kind of shoe that makes easy mileage feel effortless.

It is quicker than its stack suggests once you lift the effort, and it suits straighter courses and routes without many turns, provided you do not need much stability. Durability is the trade-off to keep in mind, which is another reason buying at this discounted price makes sense.

Asics Gel Nimbus 25

After a hard effort, there is a lot to be said for resilient, compressive, almost pillow-like underfoot cushioning, and the Gel Nimbus 25 delivers exactly that. It is a superb recovery and daily running shoe for days when your feet need something cradling rather than snappy.

At the Asics outlet it is listed as low as £108, though prices vary a bit by colorway and size. If the newest foams feel a little too squashy for you, the denser cushioning here is a good middle ground. Plenty of sizes remain available at the time of writing.

Asics Gel Nimbus 26

The Gel Nimbus 26 sits alongside the 25 as another option for runners who want maximum comfort without the mushiest feel. Asics does not classify it among the most comfortable shoes in its lineup for nothing, and it earns its place as a recovery-day or easy-mile choice where cushioning depth matters more than speed.

As with the 25, outlet pricing starts around £108 in the UK, with some variation depending on colorway and sizing. If your priority is cradling, dense cushion underfoot rather than a bouncy race-day feel, this is the safer pick of the two.

Adidas Ultraboost Light

The triple-black Ultraboost Light is down to £93 from a retail of £170, a substantial cut. This version has not been personally tested here, but everyone who has bought a pair seems to rate them, both for running and as a casual lifestyle shoe. The Light Boost material appears to sit closer to a denser, power-run-plus style foam than the original Boost.

The original Boost famously put Adidas back on the running map, and with a significant amount of weight removed for this version, it should work for runners after a shoe for daily activities and some lighter training. A whole size run is currently available.

Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro

The Wave Rebellion Pro might be the most misunderstood shoe on this list, and it is loved all the same. Down to £150, a £50 discount off retail, it offers a striking colorway, an unusual profile, and excellent grip. It takes time to get used to the dimensions and angle of attack of the midsole, but once you adapt, it rewards you on every run.

If you were a fan of the Prime X Strung, or you simply like your cushioning and max stack a bit different, this is well worth a try. Lacing is simple, it looks better in hand than in pictures, and full size runs are available. Deals like this are exactly what happens when a new version arrives and the previous one gets discounted.

Saucony Triumph 21

At £99, the Triumph 21 is a superb max-cushion daily trainer built on PWRRUN+ foam, comfortably usable for everyday runs and longer weekend efforts alike. It is perhaps a little too much shoe for racing, but as a rotation piece it makes a lot of sense, especially for Endorphin Speed or Pro users who want extra cushioning for daily miles.

One detail to note: only the green, white, and black launch colorway is currently below the £100 mark, which is 42% off retail. If that colorway works for you, it is a straightforward buy.

Puma Deviate Nitro 2

Last up is the Deviate Nitro 2 in the purple and sapphire colorway, available in almost all men’s sizes for just under £100. This is a nimble plated trainer with a nice weight to it, ideal for distance sessions with a good balance of stability, cushioning, and outstanding grip underfoot.

It features a forked plate through the forefoot and a considerable amount of Nitro Elite foam alongside standard Nitro, which gives it a genuinely well-balanced ride. For runners in less forgiving weather who need durability and longevity while still being capable of faster efforts, it is close to a no-brainer at this price. It also undercuts the discounted Endorphin Speed 3 while offering a lovely mix of foams underfoot.

Buying Advice

The best deal is the one that matches the running you actually do. For 5K and 10K speed, the Takumi Sen 8 is the pick, assuming you can find your size. For long runs and recovery, the Prime X Strung and the Gel Nimbus 25 or 26 cover soft and dense-cushion preferences respectively. The Flow Velociti Elite and Deviate Nitro 2 are the sensible versatile trainers, the Ultraboost Light and Triumph 21 fill daily and lifestyle roles, and the Wave Rebellion Pro is the wildcard for runners who want something genuinely different. Check sizing early, because several of these deals are already patchy in popular sizes.

Conclusion

Discounts this deep on shoes this capable do not stick around, and a couple of these models are already thin on stock. Pick the one that fits your rotation, mind the fit notes above, and get your order in while the prices last.