Black Friday is the best time of the year to buy a new running trainer. Sure, some retailers have running shoe offers year-round but generally, Black Friday is when this year's models get a significant price cut. And not surprisingly, just because shoes are last season, that doesn't mean they are all of a sudden terrible to wear or don't provide responsiveness.
The below fitness deals have been curated to provide you with an overlook of the best running shoe deals available this Black Friday. By now, most retailers have started their Black Friday sales and we are seeing some awesome Black Friday deals cropping up.
There are only a handful of manufacturers who haven't posted any Black Friday running shoe deals and these will most likely wait until 26 November when the 'actual' Black Friday starts. Nevertheless, even these brands have outlet sales on which might not be exclusive for Black Friday, but if it's a good deal, you might as well have a look, right?
- THIS JUST IN: Best Nike Black Friday trainer and shoe deals 2021
[Editor's note: I'm going to be honest with you: rumour has it that people get scammed by retailers during Black Friday with fake discounts and false advertising. As someone who reported on multiple Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day events in recent years, I agree that you have to be careful when shopping online as some of the offers are less than spectacular.
However, I think the big issue is that we're so used to seeing 70% sales during the year, when something is discounted 75% for Black Friday, no one bats an eye. Black Friday deals might not be way cheaper than deals during the year but oftentimes, they are slightly cheaper and that means you can save more by shopping on Black Friday.
Not to mention, there are actually good deals this year. Coming from a person who is looking at deals all day for a month straight.]
Best Black Friday running shoes sales
- Under Armour Cyber Week
- Nike Black Friday Trainers and Running Shoe deals
- Adidas Black Friday Running Shoe deals
- Saucony Black Friday deals
- New Balance Cyber Week Running Shoe deals
- Hoka Black Friday Sale
5 best Black Friday running shoe deals now
Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT%: was £259.95, now £207.97 at Nike
The fastest running shoes in existence are over £50 off at Nike now! The Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% might look peculiar but it's ergonomic and clearly worked well enough for Eliud Kipchoge who broke the 2-hour marathon barrier a couple of years ago.
Adidas Adizero Pro (women's): was £159.95, now £79.99 at Sportsshoes.com
Adidas really hit the nail on the head with the Adizero Pro. The lightweight single-layer mesh upper has an internal fit system that reduces pressure yet provides enough lockdown. A carbon plate adds stiffness for extra speed on race day. Now half price off!
Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GORE-TEX: was £134.95, now £101.21 at Nike
Train off-road in style in the Nike Pegasus Trail 3 GORE-TEX. The Peg 3 Trail builds on the foundation laid by the fan-favourite Pegasus 36 and adds more GORE-TEX protection, more foam and most importantly, more style overall. Use the code 'GAME21' at the checkout (Nike Members only deal).
Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38: was £109.95, now £82.46 at Nike
The Pegasus franchise has always been one of Nike's most popular shoes. The Pegasus 38 upped the ante significantly in terms of comfort and energy return, compared to its predecessor. The shoes combine Zoom Air pockets with the resilient React foam: a match made in heaven! Use the code 'GAME21' at the checkout (Nike Members only deal).
Hoka One One Ironman Rincon 2: was £110, now £76.99 at Hoka
Look at this beautiful running shoe: the Ironman Rincon 2 was inspired by the smooth waves of the world-famous Rincon surf spot and the beautiful setting of the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. And now it's 30% off! Please note, you have to sign up at Hoka to access its Black Friday discounts (registration is free).
Reebok Floatride Energy 3 Adventure Shoes: was £85, now £68 at Reebok
The Floatride Energy 3 Adventure is not too expensive even at full price but it's now well within the price range of what most people consider highly affordable running shoes. These road-to-trail running shoes are ideal for tackling park runs and training sessions both on and off-road.
Adidas Ultraboost 21: was £160, now £112 at Adidas
The Ultraboost 21 is part running shoe, part sneaker, meaning you can wear it for both going out for clubbing and running. The new Ultraboost features more BOOST under your feet that provides responsiveness and comfort. There are heap loads of different colourways available, many of which are included in the Adidas Black Friday Sale.
Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 2: was £144.95, now £115.97 at Nike
The React Infinity Run Flyknit 2 is the updated version of Nike's injury-reducing running shoes. It has a refreshed upper that uses Flywire technology that combines with Flyknit for support and breathability. The React Infinity Run franchise is one of Nike's most tested shoes, "designed to help you feel the potential when your foot hits the pavement", as Nike puts it.
Hoka One One CARBON X 2: was £160, now £125 at Wiggle
The X 2 is a pure-bred racing shoe from Hoka One One and is designed to enable you to run as fast as you possibly can. The combination of high stack foam, a carbon plate and the signature early-stage Meta-Rocker will get you to the finish line in no time!
New Balance Fresh Foam 860v11: was £119.99, now £69.99 at sportsshoes.com
The 860v11 blends the classic New Balance bounce with support to create one of the most popular stability shoe franchises today. The shoes are now 41% at sportsshoes.com, the perfect time to invest in a new pair if you tend to pronate when you run!
Men's UA Charged Impulse 2 Running Shoes: was £65, now £39 at Under Armour
Need a cheap but decent running shoe? Under Armour's got your back. The Impulse 2 has a lightweight engineered mesh upper, embedded sock liner for added cushioning, and features the Charged Cushioning midsole that is firmer is firmer in the heel and softer in the forefoot to provide support and comfort.
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
Matt Kollat is a journalist and content creator who works for T3.com and its magazine counterpart as an Active Editor. His areas of expertise include wearables, drones, fitness equipment, nutrition and outdoor gear. He joined T3 in 2019. His byline appears in several publications, including Techradar and Fit&Well, and more. Matt also collaborated with other content creators (e.g. Garage Gym Reviews) and judged many awards, such as the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance's ESSNawards. When he isn't working out, running or cycling, you'll find him roaming the countryside and trying out new podcasting and content creation equipment.