I review running shoes and 3 of my favorites are under $100 this Prime Day

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I test over 50 pairs of running shoes a year and one thing I’ve learned from this is that it’s always worth looking for deals on older models, rather than just buying the latest shoe — because often you pay a lot more for what are quite minor updates.

It’s definitely the case this Prime Day, because on Amazon right now you can get older models of three of my favorite shoes for under $100. Some models of the Saucony Triumph 21 are reduced by 50% to $79, the Brooks Glycerin 20 is available in a range of colors for $99, and the Puma Velocity Nitro 2 is discounted from $120 to $79.

These are the best Prime Day running shoes deals available, and having tested the latest version of all three shoes, I’d say the older models are similarly impressive and better value in the sale. In the case of the Saucony Triumph 21, I actually prefer it to the Triumph 22, so I’d definitely jump on the deal on that shoe.

Puma Velocity Nitro 2: was $120 now $79 @ Amazon
Despite being one of the cheaper running shoes available, the Velocity Nitro has been one of my favorites since the original launched in 2021. Both the Velocity Nitro 2 and Velocity Nitro 3 are available for under $100 on Amazon, but there are more colors and sizes reduced with the older shoe, which is just slightly less cushioned than the newer one. If you can find either shoe for under $100 it’s worth grabbing, because the Velocity Nitro is a brilliant all-rounder for your daily training.

Brooks Glycerin 20: was $160 now $99 @ Amazon
The Brooks Glycerin 20 is a comfortable and protective running shoe that’s an ideal option for beginners taking their first steps in the sport in particular. Both the standard and GTS version of the shoe are reduced to $99 on Amazon in some colors, with the Glycerin 20 GTS offering more stability for runners with flat feet. I tested the newer Glycerin 21 when it came out earlier this year and while it is a little more cushioned than the Glycerin 20, the older shoe is definitely better value with this deal.

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Nick Harris-Fry is an experienced health and fitness journalist, writing professionally since 2012. He spent nine years working on the Coach magazine and website before moving to the fitness team at Tom’s Guide in 2024. Nick is a keen runner and also the founder of YouTube channel The Run Testers, which specialises in reviewing running shoes, watches, headphones and other gear.

Nick ran his first marathon in 2016 after six weeks of training for a magazine feature and subsequently became obsessed with the sport. He now has PBs of 2hr 27min for the marathon and 15min 30sec for 5K, and has run 13 marathons in total, as well as a 50-mile ultramarathon. Nick is also a qualified Run Leader in the UK.

Nick is an established expert in the health and fitness area and along with writing for many publications, including Live Science, Expert Reviews, Wareable, Coach and Get Sweat Go, he has been quoted on The Guardian and The Independent.