President Trump rolled back reciprocal tariffs for more than 75 countries on Wednesday, but uncertainty over potentially inflationary price hikes still looms over various sectors. The tech space, most notably, is set to be impacted, with Trump doubling down on tariffs in China, levying an additional 125 percent retaliatory import tax on foreign goods manufactured in the country. And while other prominent global manufacturing hubs such as Vietnam (initial 46 percent tariff), Indonesia (32 percent), and Cambodia (49 percent) have seen their reciprocal tariffs temporarily lifted during a 90-day moratorium, there’s no guarantee any of Trump's trade wars will come to an impasse during the three months.
Hence, some economists are starting to suggest stocking up on a number of goods ahead of any potential tariff-induced price hikes. In addition to the tech sector, which is still heavily reliant on Chinese manufacturing, coffee, electronics, and shoes are all predicted to see significant price increases. Running shoes, specifically, have manufacturing origins in places such as Vietnam and Indonesia, which, at least for the short term, shouldn't see any significant hikes following the Trump administration's April 9th temporary reduction decision. But China's overall 145 percent import tax is still in place, and they remain a key cog in the global production and distribution of running shoes from prominent brands like Nike, Brooks, Hoka, and New Balance. As a result, we could see the trickle-down effect on pricing as early as the next 1-2 months.
While we try to stray far from any potential “doomsday prepper” monikers here at Runner's World, there are valid concerns surrounding the valuations of the shoe industry as a whole. We also don't love to panic buy, and that's still the case here. There may not be anything to panic about just yet, but a larger point remains: getting ahead of any potential recessionary or widespread economic developments is never a bad thing, especially when it comes to stocking up on some already-pricey running gear.
So, given the economic uncertainty of Trump’s tariffs, we put together a list of some of the best running shoe deals to take advantage of before pricing gets out of hand. And though we’re not claiming to be economists here, we’d rather take the widely applicable stance of being safe than sorry.
Brooks Running Shoe Deals
Brooks makes some of the best running shoes on the market today. While it’s based in Seattle, its flagship running shoes are manufactured in factories in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Considering a large portion of its manufacturing still exists in China, price hikes are to be expected.
Brooks is currently running sales on a few of its iconic styles. Save 21 percent on the Brooks Ghost 16, which our testing editors have dubbed the best overall running shoes of 2025 after extensive trials. Editors highlighted their cushioned fit, durability, and support when taking them out for a spin.
“The Ghost felt light on my feet, and didn’t have a clunky feel to them, despite definitely being well-cushioned,” one of our testing editors noted.
Brooks also has substantial deals on the Glycerin 21s, an older iteration of the popular 22s, which have withstood the test of time and are currently 31 percent off. The Glycerin StealthFit 21s are also 31 percent off, while the Brooks Launch 10s are 23 percent off and now under $90.
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Hoka Running Shoe Deals
Hoka was founded in the French Alps in 2009. Like many running shoe companies, it relies on outside manufacturing. Hoka’s shoes are primarily produced in China and Vietnam, with ancillary manufacturing done throughout the Philippines, Cambodia, and the Dominican Republic.
Fortunately, a few editor-tested Hokas are on sale on the heels of Trump's tariff announcement. The Mach 6, which our testing editors dubbed the best overall Hoka running shoe, is currently 2o percent off for a limited time. Our editors love the combination of comfort and performance.
“The Mach 6 is a rare shoe that’s really good at any pace you throw at it—light and responsive enough to pick up speed when needed, but with enough cushioning and structure for daily use,” running coach and our Hoka expert Cory Smith noted.
Our editors declared the Clifton 9s—perhaps Hoka’s most well-known shoe—the best daily trainers. The max cushion sneakers are ultra-comfortable and feature a compression-molded EVA. Hoka currently has select styles 20 percent off on its site.
For a limited time, the Hoka Challenger 7s and the Hoka Mafate Speed 2 Shoes are also 20 percent off.
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Nike Running Shoe Deals
Nike has made a concerted effort in recent years to outsource some of its labor to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Cambodia following the previous Trump administration’s initial 20 percent retaliatory tariffs on China. However, a great deal of its footwear is still made in China.
Despite the recent implementation of 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports, Nike still has some select styles on significant markdown. Most notably, the Nike Structure 25s, which our editors have labeled the best Nike running shoe for support. In-house tester Michael Charboneau lauded the shoes’ ability to meld comfort, support, and responsiveness into what he describes as an “accommodating fit.”
Other sale styles include 31 percent off Nike Interact Run Road Running Shoes, 29 percent off Nike's ever-relevant Invincible 3 Road Running Shoes, 30 percent off the sustainably sourced Nike Journey Runs, and a whopping 45 percent off the lightweight North Carolina A&T Pegasus 41s.
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New Balance Running Shoe Deals
New Balance boasts both a Made in USA and a Made in the UK line, where it produces shoes in factories based in Maine, Massachusetts, and Flimby, United Kingdom. Still, the majority of its shoes, however, are made in Asian countries like China, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
The FuelCell Prism v2, which editors crowned the best new balance running shoe for speedwork, is currently 15 percent off on Amazon. The Prism combines speed and stability necessary for long runs. “It’s kind of like the Rebel but with a stability post,” Runner-in-Chief Jeff Dengate says.
In addition to the Prism deal, we found a few other enticing sales, including 25 percent off the durable Fresh Foam Arishi V4, a healthy 28 percent off the stylish Fresh Foam X Cruz V3s, and 23 percent off the 520 V8 Running Shoe.
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On Running Shoe Deals
On Cloudrunner Sneakers
According to its website, On premium footwear is mostly manufactured in Vietnam and Indonesia. While the two nations are safe in the short term, a trade war involving reciprocal tariffs with either country could still see prices soar.
A couple of editor-tested On shoes are also on sale this week. The beginner-friendly Cloudrunner sneakers are currently 10 percent off on Amazon. Though that might not be significant savings to some, anything under retail prices should be considered a win, especially amid widespread global economic uncertainty. Runner’s World editors laud the shoe's proprietary zero-gravity foam, which offers peak comfort and support—after all, “cloud” is right in the name.
The Cloudvista, which testing editors have dubbed the best for trails, is currently an astounding 45 percent off on On's site.
“I first tried them on a dirt road and couldn’t believe how good they felt,” one tester noted. “The ride was comfortable, and the shoe was very responsive to my stride.”
The Cloudflyer 4s and the Cloudswifts are also discounted by 17 percent and 23 percent, respectively.
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Tim Kohut is the Deals and Trends Editor for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, Best Products, and Runner's World. He has extensive product review and gear coverage expertise, particularly in tech, home, auto, and health. Tim was previously the Deputy Commerce Editor of The Drive and a Commerce Editor at BGR. He’s also overseen gear coverage and strategy at Popular Science, Bob Vila, Outdoor Life, and Field and Stream. He has a strong affinity for cats, Batman, and early 90’s Nicolas Cage films, in that order.
