You don’t have to wait until Prime Day to start shopping for new shoes. From March 25 until March 31, the Amazon Big Spring Sale is a massive shopping event offering discounts on everything from treadmills and exercise equipment to athleisure and, of course, running shoes.
Throughout the multi-day sale, tons of running shoes are now available at a massive discount. This includes many top brands such as Altra, Brooks, Saucony, and New Balance. Many of the shoes on sale are popular and well-reviewed, with nearly all the options listed below being shoes our team has tested and written about ourselves.
With tons of tested options on sale, read on to see our top picks while all the deals are still live. Like other Amazon sales, check through colors and sizes to find the best discount.
Men’s Road Running Shoe Deals
Starting off on the road, tons of great options are on sale, including the tested and reviewed Saucony Ride 17. The shoes are currently on sale for nearly 40 percent off and have a rocker design that helps propel your stride forward even on flat or slightly inclined surfaces. The high-stack cushioning softens the impact of each step but provides tons of energy feedback so you don’t lose momentum as your run progresses.
Several other pairs of shoes are also on sale, including the Brooks Glycerin 21 and the Asics Gel-Nimbus 26, which are both discounted by over $50.
Women’s Road Running Shoe Deals
Similar major deals are available for women’s road running shoes as well. This includes the Asics Gel-Cumulus 25, which is currently on sale for 36 percent off its original listed price. These shoes are known for their thick, comfortable cushioning, providing a plush, comfortable ride even as you accumulate miles. The mixture of gel and foam offers more shock absorption than nearly any other option with a similar stack height, protecting your joints from hard surfaces.
Also on sale are the Altra Torin 7 running shoes. While not quite as high a stack height as many other pairs from the brand, these zero-drop shoes offer a comfortable base for daily training and extended weekend runs.
Men’s Trail Running Shoe Deals
Moving to the dirt trails from the concrete roads, these discounted trail running shoes stand out as some of our favorite options. The Peregrine 12 from Saucony is a fresh, fast trail running shoe that offers speed, grip on slippery surfaces, and deep enough lugs to give you traction on dirt, gravel, mud, or anything else you might be running on. The shoes are currently on sale for over 40 percent off.
Other shoes on sale during the Amazon Big Spring Sale include the Olympus 6 trail running shoes from Altra, which are currently 35 percent off. These zero-drop shoes provide a more natural feel beneath your feet and help promote a more natural gait, which pairs well with traditional outdoor surfaces. This is combined with a thick stack height that keeps your feet comfortable even when running on gravel.
Women’s Trail Running Shoe Deals
Similar to the men’s selection, there are huge deals on women’s trail running shoes, including a whopping $70 off the Altra Olympus 5s and 35 percent off the Saucony Peregrine 14 running shoes. Both pairs are our team’s favorites, with the Olympus 5s being rated as the best cushioned running shoe from Altra. The Peregrine 14, on the other hand, was rated as the best overall trail running shoe of 2024 before being usurped this year by the next iteration of the same model.
Tom Price is a Reviews Editor for Popular Mechanics and Runner's World while also contributing to Best Products and Bicycling. Prior to his work here, he previously covered product reviews, startup news, pop culture and even professional wrestling. In his free time, he enjoys watching pretentious TV, low-brow movies, and exercising for beauty, not health. If you are interested in exploring more of his work, check out his website.
