By Christine Frietchen on March 22, 2010 in
We're currently in the process of updating our reports on running shoes and trail-running shoes for 2010 -- but if you act fast, now is the time to snag great deals on 2009's models. Last year's top rated shoes can now be had for up to 50% off. And for the vast majority of running shoe models, the differences between the outgoing and incoming shoes are minuscule -- mainly the color and small elements of styling.
Case in point: The Asics Gel-Kayano 15 -- our Best Reviewed stability shoe in our 2009 report -- sold for $145 when it was introduced. Now that the Asics Gel-Kayano 16 is on store shelves, the Kayano 15 can be found for $100 at SportsAuthority.com and other sites.
Other great deals:
- The Asics Gel-1140, to-rated in our report as the best budget stability shoe. Was $90, now $60 at Buy.com and other stores.
- If you have high-arched feet, the New Balance 1063 was one of the 2009 best-bets. Originally a $125 shoe, we found it at our local Sports Authority store for $65.
- The Brooks Trance 8 -- introduced last year as one of the first "green" running shoes, has now evolved into the Brooks Trance 9 for 2010. The Trance 8 was a $140 shoe when new; now you can find it for $90 at Amazon.com.