I bought the CHEAPEST running shoes from NIKE, ADIDAS, ASICS & NEW BALANCE. How bad were they?!
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- Today we're testing out the cheapest pair of running shoes in the full price range from 5 of the biggest brands to see if any of them are actually any good, or are you just better off trying to find a better shoe in the sale if you're on a budget? Follow along to find out!
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Nike Revolution 6 Next Nature
Adidas Galaxy 6
Asics Gel Excite 9
Reebok EnergyLux 2
New Balance 411v3
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:54 Website plug
1:25 Reebok
2:36 Adidas
3:28 New Balance
4:45 Nike
5:55 Asics
6:48 Difference between budget shoes and £100-200 shoes
7:18 Difference between budget shoes and £200+ shoes
7:58 Ranking
8:49 What I would do with a lower budget - กีฬา
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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.
Yessssss, suggested this a while back, so happy you’re finally doing it. Big love ❤
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.
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.
excite 9 is just 50 euros
@@PALIKERO-SD43 I bought my Novablast 2s for 55€ I think.
@@JTD33 i bought gt1000 just for 40 euros in amazon, my favorite one for walk
@@PALIKERO-SD43 Nice! Good deal.
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.
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!
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!
Model not colourway I imagine but yea would love to know some good examples I'm sure people must make vids on it
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 always go for the previous iteration, get them for half price or less than they were when released and still as good 👍
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.
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.
@@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 £.
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.
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.
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!
Great idea for useful content this is, Ben 👏🏽👏🏽
Your explanation is very good, step by step, since past offers are an option for me
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.
Done my first half marathon in the ASICS Gel Excite 6! Great starter shoe🙌🏼
Great video as always, Ben! And awesome t-shirt, I need to check you merch 😊
Thank you very much! 🙂
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
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!
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.
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!!!
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
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
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!
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
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.
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.
From Ben (Felton) to Ben (Parkes) keeps my running motivation high 😊
Don’t forget Ben Bridges. All the running Bens. 🤣
@@sundayrunday7586 true👍
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.
Well that's a life hack!
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
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 😄
Hi there, where did you bought it mate?
Really good tip to buys last years model of your favourite shoe!
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.
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!
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 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!
I'm a simple man. I see a Ben Parkes video, I click.
Same! 🙌
I think my best bargains have been the Velocity Nitro original from ASOS @ £36. Or the Takumi Sen 8 from Start Fitness @ £89.91
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!
Just went on their website. They're 170$
Pegasus 39 in October 22, was $80 in Australia (£44) great daily trainer, done over 500km and still in decent shape.
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
Awesome video. I was thinking of doing a TH-cam channel where I review budget shoes like these to see what is the best.
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.
Yikes, that weather shot at 3:02 looks bleak! Thanks for getting out in that horrible weather to bring us the video, Ben!
Yes, was not a nice day weather wise when we filmed everything!
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 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.
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
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.
Really love the Asics Gel Excite 7's, simply no frills shoe that is a great daily trainer. Cheap and does the job 😄
Do you have another pair in the cupboard until needed Ben??? 'Cause here in France they can still be had online for under €45!!!
@@bev9708 Definitely, I've got 2 pairs of them on the go 😅 that's really good value
Have you tried the newer versions?
@@JTD33 No only the 7's
@@timeonfeetOk thanks, they seem to have increased the drop from 8 to 10 mm since v7.
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.
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!!
Good video, what about the puma twitch runner/aviators how are those?
As of late 2023 you can get the gel excite 9 for $55 in the US. Honestly, my favorite shoe atm for the price!
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.
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.
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.
nice video ben!
Cool vid. Thank you!
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 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.
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.
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.
New Balance usually has wider versions
Great video, and will help a lot of people understand basic running shoes, but I feel £60 is the upper limit for “budget” shoes. If anyone shells out £80 for a running shoe you’re in the realms of “wait another month to add to your budget” imo
Great topic Ben keep up the epic work mate
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.
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.
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.
Thanks, I just about to running so i don't want to spend too much on my first shoes, this help me a lot
Ben, forget toasters mate. The best toast is made under the grill in the over or in a pan on the stove with a bit of olive oil. Once I discovered this I binned my toaster and haven’t looked back since. That was nearly 20 years ago. Try it, it’ll change your life.
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. 😁
Just got the Nike Pegasus 40s for 58 US dollars to go along with my Gel-Nimbus 25s that were on sale as well!
The Reebok Energy Floatride 4 @ £79, is a cracking daily trainer, regardless of price :-)
Floatrides are amazing, I actually race my 10ks in my heavily discounted symetros.
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.
Nike Pegasus 37s currently £37.50 in the Portsmouth outlet store. Had to resist as I've got a few pairs already.
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
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.
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
Been running in a Nike Revolution 6 for 8 months and did a half marathon with them. Perfectly fine, comfortable, soft enough, no issues whatsoever.
Puma velocity nitro 2 is the best cheap running shoe ever. Love love love them. ❤️
Got Nike Vomero 16 last year for $60 from the official app.. will be my next shoes to wear after finish with my cheap ass Nike Downshifter 11 😅
Thank you for this video.
Bought the Asics Gel Excite 7, on sale, a year and a half ago as a new runner at age 54, weighing 107kg (now 96.5kg). After 1200 km the integrity in the arches is starting to go. Think they were worth every penny. Time for an upgrade.
Another for the Gel Excite, picked up a pair for 30 quid in an outlet which I use in bad weather. No issues at all although never go over 600km in trainers due to stress in old joints
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.
I legit got a new pair of Pegasus 39’s for 50 bucks a couple weeks ago. Always go with last season.
can I suggest you some affordable shoes to review? adidas questar (bounce midsole), new balance arisihi v4 (freshfoam midsole)
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
Have you done any brooks trainer reviews at all?
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.
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. 👍👍
If you're spending that much then Alphaflys or Vaporflys will do you very well!
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.
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.
Asics trainers plus azengear calf compression sleeves make a perfect match for running
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)
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.
I bought 3 shoes for £130 total (Adidas Duramo 10, ASICS Jolt 3, and New Balance 680 v7) and they are all suitable and sufficient for my HM training block. I’ve found that the budget level running shoes from the large companies are fine for the average recreational runner, and can save you a fortune…..
Could you make a video about cheaper trail shoes? I mainly run on roads but want to try trail running without breaking the bank
Just bought a pair of NB FC RC elite 2 for 72 pound. Good fast training bargain. NB outlet shop. ❤
Reebok. Floatride and Symmetros. Brilliant for your average Joe!!
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.
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
What the Rebel v3 like?
Reebok float ride energy 4 are amazing. I have much more expensive options but more often than not I reach for the trusty reeboks
Totally agree! Hopefully they’ll be back in stock again soon!
Best bargains I find at my local new balance outlet.
Go to the last sizes
I got some TC carbon plates for £50.
I might have to pick up some of those Adidas. That extra weight would be just right for working my hip flexors to drag them forward and torture my hamstrings to slow the jumbojet into hover before footstrike. I'm gonna be a monster!!!
+1 for the "last year's model" or, at that budget I'd say decathlon are OK to look at having run in a few cheap shoes from them.
I scored a pair of Kinvara 13s for $28 on the DSW Black Friday sale. Beat that! 😃 It was 70% off and I had a $10 coupon.
The best bargain I got. Someone wore a pair of Nike Winflo 7s (when they first came out), wore them a couple of times, and they ripped along the side where the big toe is. They donated them to Rerun Clothing who stitched and glued the rip up and I got them for free. Got over 800 miles out of them before they ripped again.