How to Pick the Best Running Shoes on Sale

The best running shoes on sale? It's a subjective thing. Each foot, each stride is different. Still, you can pick the best running shoe for your foot by following these guidelines. Learn how to pick the best running shoes that will make running a pleasure instead of a pain, and get them on sale to boot (no pun intended).

Things You'll Need

• Ruler to measure your foot size
• An eye for a running shoe sale

Instructions

1. Measure your feet to get your current shoe size, and check the sizes against the size charts on online shoe stores. You can get the best running shoe ever made, but it won't feel right unless it's exactly the right size. Luckily, some running shoes come in half sizes, such as New Balance running shoes.

2. Look online for the best running shoes at shoe stores such as Zappos or those targeted for athletic shoes or sports clothes. Many of these stores allow for product reviews by people who've tried the shoes. Know though that the best running shoe for one runner might be the worst running shoe for another runner.

3. Read older Runner's World for reviews of the best running shoes, rather than the latest. Previous years' reviews will list older models that are still perfectly fine but likely to be on sale or discounted.

4. Consider top rated running shoes such as Brooks Adrenaline GTS8 which helps stabilize overpronators, comes in several different widths, and is recommended by physical therapists.

   Try the Asics Gel Kayano 14, which is also recommended as a good stabilizing shoe. The Mizuno Wave Rider 11 is noted for accommodating wide widths.

   Consider New Balance 902 for an ultra lightweight running shoe, and recent models by Adidas, Saucony, Nike, and other running shoe brands that focus on performance and support rather than style and fashion.

5. When you find a sale, buy in quantity. The biggest risk when you buy in quantity in the running shoe style you prefer is that your size will change. You should be replacing your running shoes at least twice a year and maybe more, depending on how much mileage you run. Buy new running shoes when the footbed wears down (rather than looking at the cosmetic appearance of the outside of the running shoe).

6. Find the best sale prices for the best running shoe by seeking out discontinued colors and discontinued models. Sales and discounts of the top rated running shoes may be hard to catch, so check online at the bargain section of the store. The good news is that the best running shoes do not necessarily cost more than others in their class.

7. Consider top rated running shoes such as Brooks Adrenaline GTS8 which helps stabilize overpronators, comes in several different widths, and is recommended by physical therapists. Try the Asics Gel Kayano 14, which is also recommended as a good stabilizing shoe. Consider New Balance 902 for an ultra lightweight running shoe, and recent models by Adidas, Mizuno (the Mizuno Wave Rider 11 is noted for accommodating wide widths), Saucony, Nike, and other running shoe brands.

Tips & Warnings

• Try on several running shoe models to see which work best for your feet.

• Consider using orthotics to improve arch support in the running shoes and reduce your chances of a running injury.

• Running shoes don't go on sale all that often. Wait, let me clarify that. Your chances of finding the best running shoe for your foot that are also on sale are slim enough that you should buy them when you find them on sale (assuming it's a good sale).

• Whatever the reviews say, the best running shoe is one that feels best to you, has a footbed that stabilizes your feet and provides the arch support you need, keeping you from overpronating or oversupinating, and is designed for good traction on your preferred running surface.