The Best Running Shoes That Are Almost Always Under $40

Have you ever just wanted a new pair of cheap running shoes, fanciness be darned? Consider this list for you. We rounded up over 30 styles of popular running shoes that are almost always available for less than $40. Please remember that some of these prices fluctuate at random, but others remain solid independent of seasonality or sales. Enjoy!
Nike Running Shoes
Nike Initiator Running Shoes – $30-$40 at Academy Sports
Nike Tanjun Sneakers – $30-$40 at JCPenney (Macy’s and Kohl’s, too)
Nike Roshe One Shoes – $40 at Eastbay
Nike Downshifter 7 Shoes – $40 at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Under Armour Running Shoes
Under Armour Cinch Runners – $37 at Finish Line
Under Armour Speed Swift Shoes – $40 at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Under Armour Dash RN Shoes – $40 at Academy Sports
Under Armour Surge Runners – $40 at Academy Sports
Adidas Running Shoes
Adidas Galaxy Shoes – $30-$40 at Academy Sports
Adidas Cosmic Shoes – $37 at Shoes.com (must apply code BRADS30 or BRADS25)
Adidas Cloudfoam Basketball Shoes – $40 at Academy Sports
Reebok Running Shoes
Reebok Runner 2.0 Shoes – $30 at Academy Sports
Reebok PT Prime Runners – $40 at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Reebok YourFlex Trainers – $30 at Academy Sports
Reebok YourFlex 8.0 Shoes – $40 at Academy Sports
Saucony Running Shoes
Saucony Cohesion 11 Shoes – $30 at Academy Sports
Saucony Marauder 2 Runners – $30 at Academy Sports
Saucony Cohesion 10 Runners – $30 at Academy Sports
New Balance Running Shoes
Joe’s New Balance Outlet Daily Deals – $30-$40 (new NB offers every day)
New Balance 711v3 Shoes – $29 at ShoeMall (use code BRADSDEAL25)
New Balance 460v2 Shoes – $40 at Academy Sports
Skechers Athletic Shoes
Skechers in ~30 Styles – $30 at Macy’s (this may change)
Skechers in ~20 Styles – $30-$40 at ShoeMall (apply code BRADSDEAL25)
Skechers in 50+ Styles – $28-$40 at Bealls Florida (use codes available on-site)
Fila Athletic Shoes
Fila Shoes in 15+ Styles – $22-$30 at Bealls Florida
We’ll be updating this sporadically as we discover awesome running shoes on sale. Do you personally know of a style routinely available for $40 or less? Let us know in the comments!