I review running shoes and 7 of my favorites are reduced in the early Black Friday sales

This is the first big discount I can remember seeing on the latest model of New Balance's excellent 1080 cushioned trainer. A wide variety of colors and sizes of both the men's and women's 1080v14 are included in the sale.

Both the men's and women's Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 are heavily reduced at Amazon right now. The discount varies with size and color, but any saving on this speedy shoe is worth snapping up, because it's an excellent all-rounder and just as good as the Endorphin Speed 5 in my book.

The Weatherized version of the dependable Ghost 16 cushioned sneaker has a water repellent upper and better grip in wet conditions, making it perfect for autumn and winter running. Brooks is also offering a deal on the Weatherized Ghost 16, but there are more sizes of the women's and men's shoe available in the REI sale.

The Hurricane 24 is an extremely comfortable stability shoe that's perfect for protecting the body from the impact of running. I've run a lot of miles in both the Hurricane 24 and newer 25, and think the older shoe is just as good as the latest model, so this deal is worth jumping on.

The Mach 6 is a lightweight running shoe that's versatile, comfortable and looks good with a pair of jeans as well. It's a favorite of mine that's been regularly reduced in recent months, and now there are several of the women's Mach 6 available for $111.

The most popular Nike running shoe is always a candidate for discounts, and it's dropped to $123 in Nike's sale right now. I could see the Pegasus 41 going for less than $100 at some point during the Black Friday sales, but this is still a good price for a durable, comfortable running shoe.

The latest version of Nike's standard-setting super-shoe is reduced at Dick's Sporting Goods right now, with the discount applied when you add the Vaporfly 4 to your cart. Several colors are on sale, with a range of sizes still available.