Where to Buy Running Shoes on Sale

Right now the most running shoe deals are at Shoebacca (384 models, 49% off on average), Runners Plus (207 models, 25% off on average) and Potomac River Running (195 models, 32% off on average). The deepest average markdowns are at Shoebacca (49%), 6pm (46%) and Holabird Sports (36%).

We schedule checks of 44 US running stores every 6 hours: independent run shops, national chains and brand stores. 37 have tracked sale listings. Successful confirmation times vary by store. Only shoes at least 15% below list price count as a deal, and each model is counted once however many colors a store lists.

Which running store is cheapest?

Of the 242 running shoes sold at several stores, Potomac River Running has the lowest confirmed price on the most (42), followed by Shoebacca (32) and Gazelle Sports (30). Big retailers don't always win: independent run shops often undercut them on individual shoes.

Running stores ranked by shoes on sale

Also tracked, with no running shoes on sale right now: Campmor, Grivet Outdoors, Legend Footwear, REI, Saucony, Sole Desire, Under Armour.

Is the cheapest store always the best place to buy?

Not always. The store with the most deals rarely has the lowest price on every shoe, and sale prices usually cover only some sizes and colors. Each model page compares every store's price in your size (find yours by brand), so check the shoe you want rather than a single store's sale page. Return policies and free-shipping thresholds differ too.