I test dozens of running shoes each year and these are the 3 best deals still available for Prime Day
You can do all your running in one shoe. That’s not a bad way to go about things, as long as you pick up a good versatile sneaker that’s comfortable but still pretty speedy. One such shoe is the Asics Superblast 2, which is down to $149 at Amazon for Prime Day.
However, as a keen runner who’s logged 16 marathons, I prefer to use a running shoe rotation, mixing and matching shoes to the runs I have planned that day.
I’ll use a cushioned trainer for my easy runs where I prioritize comfort and protection, a faster trainer for tempo and interval workouts, and then a dedicated carbon plate super shoe on race day.
Buying three shoes is expensive upfront, but since they all last longer than if you’re using the same one shoe every day, it works out pretty even in the long term. You can also soften the upfront cost during sales, and right now you can build a great three shoe rotation with Amazon Prime Day deals.
I’ve tested hundreds of running shoes in recent years, and I rate all three of these as great options at the reduced prices available, so if you need to retool your rotation, they’re well worth looking at. (Make sure to check out our last-minute Prime Day deals live blog for more personal recommendations).
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- Asics Gel-Nimbus 27: was $165 now $109
- New Balance FuelCell Supercomp V3: was $189 now $125
- Brooks Hyperion Elite 5: was $274 now $199
My Top Prime Day Sneaker Deals
Cushioned trainer — Asics Gel-Nimbus 27
The Asics Gel-Nimbus line is very popular with runners and has been so for 28 generations at this point — the Gel-Nimbus 28 came out this year, but I don’t rate it as a notable improvement on the previous model myself.
Popular shoes that get updates every year are always worth looking out for in sales, and the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 is currently $109 at Amazon, down from $165.
It does the job of a comfortable daily trainer brilliantly, with a stable and supportive ride to project your legs on easy runs. The Nimbus is not a fast shoe, but you’ve got the rest of your rotation for that.
Fast trainer — New Balance SC Trainer v3
If you’re following a structured training plan you’ll no doubt have one or two workouts to tackle each week, like tempo runs and interval sessions, and a plated training shoe like the New Balance SC Trainer v3 is perfect for them.
It’s a well-cushioned but lightweight shoe with a springy foam in the midsole alongside the plate, creating a fast ride that’s still comfortable enough to use the shoe regularly for training runs.
I really enjoyed testing the SC Trainer v3 but at full price I don’t think it’s great value. Now it’s reduced to $127 in the Prime Day sale, it’s a much more attractive option.
Race day shoe — Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
Come race day I just wanted the fastest possible sneaker on my foot, which means a carbon plate super-shoe.
These are expensive and less durable than trainers, and less comfortable too, so I only really use them for key workouts and then race day.
Right now the Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 is the racer I’d buy in the Amazon Prime Day sale thanks to the massive $75 saving you get on its full price.
While it’s not my absolute favorite racer on the market, carbon shoes rarely get big discounts, and the Hyperion Elite 5 will serve you very well in your pursuit of PRs.
