I always go for the previous iteration, get them for half price or less than they were when released and still as good 👍

@almirh.5973

Жыл бұрын

I got 4 pairs of Saucony for black Friday last year (3 pairs of Endorphin Speed 2 and 1 pair of Endorphin Pro 2) for $140 USD.

@petermcnallt12pm

Жыл бұрын

if you can get them in your size yes that's good, but usually they sell out so can't get them in the size you need sadly.

@Jon-hb6gx

Жыл бұрын

​@@petermcnallt12pm I was going to make this point. I'm a size UK12 and tend to find some. Very small and very large are easiest to get on the cheap. Some companies don't even make 12s so they don't get any of my £.

Great video! To add more: Puma velocity nitro 1/2, Saucony Ride 15, Kinvara 13, Adidas Adios 6/7. So many can be had for £50-80.

I made the mistake of buying some budget shoes, but there's really no reason to do that. As you showed at the end, you can always find some really great deals for last year's "high-end" models. The difference between something like an Asics Gel Excite and an Asics Novablast is big but they can potentially be found for the same price.

@PALIKERO-SD43

9 ай бұрын

excite 9 is just 50 euros

@JTD33

9 ай бұрын

@@PALIKERO-SD43 I bought my Novablast 2s for 55€ I think.

@PALIKERO-SD43

9 ай бұрын

@@JTD33 i bought gt1000 just for 40 euros in amazon, my favorite one for walk

@JTD33

9 ай бұрын

@@PALIKERO-SD43 Nice! Good deal.

@DangHVo

8 ай бұрын

I just got my new novablast 2 a week ago at around 70usd. But the manufacturer date was April 2021 and that was my concern. I am newbie in running. Do i need to be worried about the quality of shoes with long manufacturing date? I have no experience on that. Thanks.

Yessssss, suggested this a while back, so happy you’re finally doing it. Big love ❤

Always love the videos Ben. I have to shout out the training plans. I was extremely prepared for my first half marathon with the NYC half this last weekend and cannot wait to see what progress I get with future plans!

@BenParkes

Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear Dustin!! Let us know how you get on in the future 🙌

If on a budget, which we all should be, last seasons color way can be a HUGE savings, example. Nike Infinity Run FK 3, MSRP $160 USD, purchased $93 USD this week @ REI. Also purchased Nike Pegasus 39 MSRP $130 USD, purchased $76 USD @ Road Runner's Sports. Both this year, just end of season colors.... as a cost savings idea. Another great video Ben!

@veganchiefwarrior6444

Жыл бұрын

Model not colourway I imagine but yea would love to know some good examples I'm sure people must make vids on it

After watching one of your earlier videos I went for the Reebok Floatride 3, got them for about £50 and could not fault them. Really good shoe and excellent value for money. On my second pair now.

Last season deals are my go-to. Even for the carbon plate shoes, I have been able to pick them up lower than MSRP. Definitely spot on advice you gave there!!

I like a zero drop shoe with some width in the toe box so run exclusively on Altra's. I found a pair of their new Vanish Carbon's for over £100 off which I couldn't pass by. That deal is now gone and they're full price (£220 which is too much imo). Having never run in a carbon plate shoe before they felt strange but did actually make me go faster!

Your explanation is very good, step by step, since past offers are an option for me

Atreyu Base Model. US$85. Comfy, soft, light, lots of ground feel. I've comfortably done up to 10 miles in them. Like the ones you've chosen, I'd do 5k, maybe 10k in them for racing if I had to. I love them most for recovery runs, though.

I'm a fan of new balance. I'm doing charity 5ks (not fast) so they work well for me. I have an outlet near me and they have deals or last year's model. Thanks for this review!

Done my first half marathon in the ASICS Gel Excite 6! Great starter shoe🙌🏼

Hello ben! My best shoe purchase was done today. Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 for 104USD. I watched many reviews on them before buying them, among others i saw your review on them. Thanks for some great content on your channel! Greetings from Sweden

Great idea for useful content this is, Ben 👏🏽👏🏽

Adidas seems to have great sales on their website. Last week, I grabbed a pair of the Adizero Boston 11 for $35 during their spring sale. When I first started running in January, I got the Adizero Adios 7 for $40. Both seem rather controversial with reviewers, but I've loved them so far.

Best shoe bargains I got was a 25% Nike sale a few months ago. Picked up the Vaporfly v2 for £101 and the Invincible 2 for 80odd! Still haven’t got the VF out the box!

My best running shoe bargain was a pair of Puma Liberate Nitro I picked up for $69.00 CAD at SportChek last year. I love them for my interval workouts.

Great video as always, Ben! And awesome t-shirt, I need to check you merch 😊

@BenParkes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 🙂

Hi Ben Nice review, my cheapest running shoe €14 from Decathlon in Malta ran half marathon in 1hr 30 min hilly course was blown away how comfortable the shoes was grip was good but durability was poor. Just goes to show high price doesn't always mean the best.

Nice video, shows if you’re just starting out you can pop to anywhere and get some shoes. I had a pair of those Nikes for playing football with the kids and generally getting trashed and they were fine. Best bargain ever…probably a pair Saucony Guide 15 for £50 just after Christmas.

Really good tip to buys last years model of your favourite shoe!

My favourite running shoes of all time were some cheap Asics I bought in 2008~, I think they were called Gel Radience or something. Don't know why but they were just perfect for me. Objective performance stuff is good and all, but when you find that perfect shoe for your foot it's heartbreaking when they wear out, no matter the price.

@bev9708

Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh yes that elusive "perfect shoe for me!!" ... always best to grab a second pair for the cupboard until needed as they really do disappear so quickly!!!

@azreeazmdn

Жыл бұрын

Couldnt agree more mate. Mine was adidas gazelle boost, the shoe was absolutely fantastic for me as I broke my PBs in 3k,5k and 10k and i also ran a half marathon with it! It just feels so comfortable for me. I did use it way over its milleage and make full use of it until one day it wears out 😂 but it was the best shoe i ever had

Best bargain I got was inadvertently ordering women’s vaporfly’s last year. Paid £103 when the same men’s ones was £239 I think. The exact same fit.

@philipeick-vocalmusic

Жыл бұрын

Well that's a life hack!

@jname9368

Жыл бұрын

Yep, same here. Where I live there's almost always huge discounts on women's running shoes as opposed to Men's, so I just buy my size equivalent in Women's. The only difference is they seem to be slightly more narrow around the heel which I actually find gives me better lock down

I’ve seen the new balance fuel cell TC recently for around £75 in their outlets, a great premium do it all shoe. Adidas have been clearing Bostons and Adios Pro 2’s pretty cheap in store.

From Ben (Felton) to Ben (Parkes) keeps my running motivation high 😊

@sundayrunday7586

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Ben Bridges. All the running Bens. 🤣

@christianschobinger1131

Жыл бұрын

@@sundayrunday7586 true👍

Awesome video. I was thinking of doing a KZread channel where I review budget shoes like these to see what is the best.

I can get Saucony Freedom 4s for 70 Canadian which is amazing for a minimalist shoe with PB plus foam. Like moccasins on long or short runs. On my 3rd pair now. 400 miles in first two pairs.

Good video, what about the puma twitch runner/aviators how are those?

Back in 2017 my first pair of proper running shoes were NB 880's from a NB outlet for £45, I thought they were great and got some newer versions of them in the next year or so. I tried other shoes but didn't get on with any of them until I got some Nike pegs version 35, I loved them, I still have a silver pair of ver. 35's hardly worn, I'll have to try them sometime see how they feel now. I have a pair of 35's shield in black(outlet £35), I think I did one run in them, they were ok but your feet do get a bit warm but I must have walked more than 500 miles in them and the sole still has zero sign of wear, tip, best walking shoes are running shoes. I have some NB 1080's ver.11's about £50 from an outlet, not for me running wise but look great and feel great walking in them. When I got my first pair of Peg turbo 2's I realised what a bit difference a shoe can make to your running, I still have a lovely blue pair with hardly any wear on them, I keep threatening myself to have a run in them to see what they are like compared to Vaporflys and Alphaflys.

Thanks for sharing Ben,I enjoy all your videos...this one is no different,cheap is what I can afford Now to enjoy my hobby

Best bargain I've got is novablast 2 82 euro in Ireland 1100k in them and still going well really comfy for everyday and long runs

I started with 'Couch to 5K' last year using an old pair of Nike Revolution NM. They feel good except they are slightly too narrow in the toes, I definitely should've gone up a size. I tried to upgrade my shoes this year and bought the Asics Gel Excite but I had to return them in the end. They felt comfortable but too soft/bouncy for me. It made my knees feel weird after running in them.

Pegasus 39 in October 22, was $80 in Australia (£44) great daily trainer, done over 500km and still in decent shape.

Already bought my trustee NB 880s and Saucony Speed 2 at almost 40% off for this summer when I decide to retire the one i'm running in rn.

Great video first time here but I've always bought circa £50 mostly in the sales last years model etc. I've always thought unless you're a serious runner then i wouldn't spend 100+ on a pair of running shoes. Make sure to have a couple of pairs in rotation and stop using them for running when they feel worn normally around 500 miles. But I'm only doing up to 10k mostly.

Buying last years iteration of a top end shoe is what I do. Still today for my trials runners I’m buying inov8 trailfly g270 version 1 for about 1/3 the price of the gen 2 … I do this especially when the new iteration isn’t much of an improvement over the previous. Right now I’m getting 3 pairs for the price of one V2 g270. Same thing for the saucony triumph 20’s I just bought for $85 usd to step into road running.

I think my best bargains have been the Velocity Nitro original from ASOS @ £36. Or the Takumi Sen 8 from Start Fitness @ £89.91

Saucony Cohesions are in their running category. The midsole is their old versafoam which I guess refers to "versatile"--can be used for walking or running. But I got 400 pure running miles out of them and they worked great for me. I think they're $60 new.

Always look for brands own outlet stores. Asics (and others) even link to their outlet store in the main navigation on their website. Bought from Asics and was hugely cheaper and absolutely great.

Got Puma Velocity 2 for less than 30£ last year from ASOS. Recently bought Nike Pegasus Trail 4 Goretex for less than 60 £. Had to hand in a pair of used running shoes to get the last deal

Got both Saucony Tempus and Puma Velocity Nitro 2 for about £100/$120 here in India. Just by numbers it's like two for the price of one velocity nitro. That too, considering the fact that the dollar to rupee rate for imported luxury footwear is at a direct 100 instead of the exchange rate of 82. I wish there were such deals for the race day plated super shoes as well. Those are nowhere to be found below the rrp.

@smanish5184

9 ай бұрын

Can you please tell how to buy good marathon running shoes of Saucony or Brooks here in india? Also , if you can suggest any shoe models from these brands which you have been using and find good for training and race day. Thanks

My best deals was; Hoka Rocket X for £75 off pro direct running in August 2022 and last month I got a pair of ASICS Novablast 2 at Sports direct (!!) for £35 Trend for me seems to be buying good shoes, a year or 2 after release, so no brand new releases

Got myself a pair of Nike Zoom Fly 4 from the bike outlet near me for £56 in November last year. Friend recently got the same pair (different colourway) for just £37.

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite, £75 ish for a carbon plated race shoe at Start Fitness. Great shoe, irrelevant of the price. Nike Pegasus Trail 4, £65 is you’re not picky on colour and they’re a cracking road to trail shoe.

Just picked up a pair of Saucony Ride 15s for £49.99. This is my second pair the first having covered almost 600 everyday miles and still look great although the foam is now quite dead. The other thing is go for a less popular colour way if you’re after a bargain.

I used to buy all my shoes based on how much I saved, which meant I bought most shoes from Wiggle. The worst shoes were Puma Ignite Ultimate Layered. They were probably close to 400g in a UK 9. I considered them training shoes and they worked okay when I was fitter than my running partner. I got 1000km out of them but I definitely should have retired them much earlier because a massive chunk of the heal foam had rubbed off. When they got wet it was not fun!

Found the Puma Deviate Nitro 2 for £ 53 on the second hand market ... They were unused only tried on inside, but fit didnt match. They are my favorite shoe now.

I’m just getting into running and browsing around. I’m planning on getting two pairs of shoes in 2024 to start building a rotation. I’m hoping to get some older models for a good price in the 80-120 range. Hoping to get a shoe like the Novablast and a shoe like the Pegasus to start the rotation

On the Reebok website, I bought the Reebok Floatride energy 4 for £55. I think they are usually about £80, but for £55 they are a MUST buy. I own a pair of the Brooks Ghost 14, which brand new are about £130, but I honestly think the floatride 4's are the best shoe I have ran in, and I spend just over £50 for them, was able to run a 3:08 marathon in them and they held up brilliantly, no sore feet afterwards or anything like that!

@projectx5154

11 ай бұрын

Just went on their website. They're 170$

can I suggest you some affordable shoes to review? adidas questar (bounce midsole), new balance arisihi v4 (freshfoam midsole)

Have you done any brooks trainer reviews at all?

I often lean to previous models or search bargains. Current rotation: Daily - Saucony endorphin speed 3 - £115 Tempo - Hoka Rocket X - £68 Easy - Saucony Triumph 20 - £80 Race - Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 - £168

I'm a simple man. I see a Ben Parkes video, I click.

@bh4560

Жыл бұрын

Same! 🙌

I ordered the Reebok one's (Very), and yeah great look for the money but half a size too small and the sole sticking out at the back a bit too much also.

What Nike shoe would you recommend I am a Muay Thai fighter and have started running to help my cardio I’m trying to do 2-3km fast as I can

Thanks, I just about to running so i don't want to spend too much on my first shoes, this help me a lot

Really love the Asics Gel Excite 7's, simply no frills shoe that is a great daily trainer. Cheap and does the job 😄

@bev9708

Жыл бұрын

Do you have another pair in the cupboard until needed Ben??? 'Cause here in France they can still be had online for under €45!!!

@timeonfeet

Жыл бұрын

@@bev9708 Definitely, I've got 2 pairs of them on the go 😅 that's really good value

@JTD33

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried the newer versions?

@timeonfeet

Жыл бұрын

@@JTD33 No only the 7's

@JTD33

Жыл бұрын

@@timeonfeetOk thanks, they seem to have increased the drop from 8 to 10 mm since v7.

Nike Pegasus 37s currently £37.50 in the Portsmouth outlet store. Had to resist as I've got a few pairs already.

This is an excellent video. It's a pity you don't have wide feet, so you could talk about running shoes for the wider foot. I bought some ASICS Gel Nimbus recently, as I was looking for more cushioning and a longer life expectancy than my Brooks Ghost. My foot overhung the sole of the ASICS on both sides. They sell wide in the USA and Canada, but not in the UK and won't post them from abroad either. I find New Balance 1080 too narrow too. I mainly use inov8, as I do more trail than road, but I'm looking for a comfortable road shoe for long training runs and marathons.

@debrascott8775

Жыл бұрын

Brooks have gotten wider in the last couple years after being super narrow in the past. I've been running in them for about a year and love them.

@axlrosea675

Жыл бұрын

New Balance usually has wider versions

Asics 33-M was a dandy shoe, and I'm a shoe snob. I'm ALL about comfort. Don't know why they got rid of it. It was cushioned really well, and my first intro to 4mm drop shoes. I had two pair of those. New about $50

Great video, I like everyone else now just buy last years model unless there is a very good reason not too. Especially now I’ve found shoes that work for me.

Cool vid. Thank you!

I can do a reasonably supplied Marathon and half marathon pace. Met to NCAA Division 1 on 5 and close to 10k. Might have had a racewalk record in in a Nike JV2 Revolution 6. They are 41.00. Horrid on wet trail running conditions. Still need a New Balance there.

Last year I bought Adizero Adios 6. Pretty light and breathable but absolute discrace when talking about durability. Ripped open on both thumbs, ripped insides and the sole is worned out to the smoothness. And I'm not even running long distances (8km, 2-3 times a week). Last pair was cheaper lasted for 3 years. So yesterday I bought Nike Revolution 7 just for the fun of it. If I destroy them in a year is just 55€ well spent.

My best running shoe bargains were $30 US for a nb 880v11 and hoka bondi 7. Got them in the return bin from my local shoe store before they got bought out by fleet feet

Great video I am looking for a new pair of shoes for this years great north run. I will have a budget of around £200 this will be the most I have spent on a pair so videos like this is a big help as I get a betting idea on what is available and the sort of shoes to look at. If you could recommend any I should look at for the half marathon distance that would be a great help. Thanks for the great content I really enjoy watching our channel. 👍👍

@TheRunningAccountant

Жыл бұрын

If you're spending that much then Alphaflys or Vaporflys will do you very well!

nice video ben!

Yikes, that weather shot at 3:02 looks bleak! Thanks for getting out in that horrible weather to bring us the video, Ben!

@BenParkes

Жыл бұрын

Yes, was not a nice day weather wise when we filmed everything!

I picked up a pair of the Nike Revolution 6s just for some beaters and I've been pleasantly surprised by them for the price.

I used the same Reebok for about 600km, in one year. It was my first jogging shoe. No complaints. Now I bought a Nike Miler 3. Of course there is no comparison. Much better! But the Reebok was a honest choice for the money!

Hi did you mention a company that resoles running shoes?

NB 680 v7 real bargains now on sale for about $35 on sale as they’re discontinued. Regular price is $75. These are nice and supportive with sufficient cushion.

As of late 2023 you can get the gel excite 9 for $55 in the US. Honestly, my favorite shoe atm for the price!

Asics trainers plus azengear calf compression sleeves make a perfect match for running

Just bought a pair Adidas Adizero 2 for£107. Rrp £179. They replace my Mizuno Waverunners which shamefully are 7 years old and north of 3000 miles minimum. What a transformation, faster and more comfortable. As i usually run off road i use trail specific running shoes and Mizunos only just retired to walking in.

The Reebok Energy Floatride 4 @ £79, is a cracking daily trainer, regardless of price :-)

@saintsaens21

Жыл бұрын

Floatrides are amazing, I actually race my 10ks in my heavily discounted symetros.

@LeoInoueKent

Жыл бұрын

I have both the symmetros and the Floatride energy adventure. Both bought heavily discounted. The Floatride adventure is probably my favourite daily trainer as it can handle light trails as well.

Could you make a video about cheaper trail shoes? I mainly run on roads but want to try trail running without breaking the bank

Ben please review adidas duramo 10, Adidas questar running shoe 👟..these are budget shoes too

Thank you for this video.

Was looking for a daily trainer where I can just accumulate miles. Reserving my other shoes for special runs. Was eyeing for Invincible 3 but was too expensive for me (id rather buy a racing shoe with that price). Then I found an Infimity React Flyknit 3 at 45% off, last stock and it was my size like it was meant to be. Its a great shoe for my purpose and looks great. So happy with that find. 😁

I legit got a new pair of Pegasus 39’s for 50 bucks a couple weeks ago. Always go with last season.

Last year I bought a pair of basic Saucony running sneakers for $40 Canadian. I got them at Winners ( like USA's Ross Dress For Less)

SURELY it's a much better idea to get "middle" models on sale rather than picking up the bottom of the line... I wanted a cross-over gym shoe for running on the treadmill or a quick 8-10km run between gym classes, so I picked up the Adidas Solar Boost 3 for €48 and Solar Glide 5 for €54. The Puma Velocity Nitro 2 can be had for under €60 right now... now that would be a WAY better option, being incredibly versatile, especially with that excellent outsole which is awesome on light trails too!!

Adidas ultra4d for £60. Surprisingly comfortable and responsive shoe for casual runs. Looks like it’s come from space however so that’s a positive/negative depending on your point of view Great vid! Sitting here wearing my rest day jumper feeling like a Stan 😄

@rockystoney2021

10 ай бұрын

Hi there, where did you bought it mate?

Reebok. Floatride and Symmetros. Brilliant for your average Joe!!

Just got the Nike Pegasus 40s for 58 US dollars to go along with my Gel-Nimbus 25s that were on sale as well!

Thinking the latest new balance propel v4 will surprise a lot with it’s affordable price and performance.

In the past two weeks I’ve bought puma deviate nitro 2 for 89 euro, NB Rebel v3 for 105 euro and Brooks Glycerein 20 for 108…… definitely bargains to be got if you keep an eye online

@rebelsage3158

Жыл бұрын

What the Rebel v3 like?

Best bargains I find at my local new balance outlet. Go to the last sizes I got some TC carbon plates for £50.

Asics Gel Noosa tri, £35 from the Asics outlet shop in Ashford UK.

I got a pair of £20 puma runners purely for the treadmill, and they've done hundreds of km's. I'm not sure how they would do outside though.

I'm a newer distance runner, IE not a sprinter. I'm looking for a pair of daily trainers around $100 US. They need to be durable and they need to not work against me when i train. I don't need any fancy enhancements like a plate. I just need shoes that will help me get stronger and last for many miles/k. I'm currently running in a pair of Nike Flex Evolution and I love them but they are reaching the end of their life. I figure this is a chance to try something different. Oh, and I'm 6'1 currently 200lbs, so I'm need shoes that will suit a mid-sized to bigger guy. Also, I walk and run supinated.

Reebok float ride energy 4 are amazing. I have much more expensive options but more often than not I reach for the trusty reeboks

@BenParkes

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Hopefully they’ll be back in stock again soon!

NB 1080v11 at Joe's new balance during their BOGO 1/2 off sale last week. $60 ea, $90 off each.

Best bargain was a pair of Nike Zoom Fly 3s from DW Sports for £59.50. Did about 120km in them before selling them for £65.

Can you peals test out some Crocs I just got some and I actually think they cud make for some good running shoes .. you also got april fools coming up next week just saying

Hoka Clifton 1 for $97 NZD for my training runs. Done 4067 km in them over the last 4 years. Will they make it to 5000 km? Rubber has worn off, now running on the foam, LOL!

Are the asics gel-excite 9 better than a the asics gel-excite 10

I’d buy a pair of reebok energy floatrides with a discount code got a pair for £52 last year and there good won’t break any records in them but good for casual runners and any surface too

@BenParkes

Жыл бұрын

Yes.. a firm favourite here too!