Cyber Monday Deals for Runners
November 26th, 2012 | Author: Alysha
I scoured the ads on Thursday with one goal in mind: new running shoes. Most people would just head to Kohl’s for something like this, but the wrong shoes can affect your whole body and even cause injuries. I’ve been to Performance Running Outfitters in Milwaukee and they do a great job fitting runners with shoes that work.
It’s because of them that I got hooked on Brooks Adrenaline. My oldest pair is from my first half marathon in 2010 (the blue ones at the bottom). I got my red ones a year later and then went manly with all-back about 6 months ago.
Although I like Brooks, I figured you could always get something better. Anyways, back to the deals. I’m obsessed with bright shoes and Saucony was offering 20% on their site (which you can still take advantage of through Cyber Monday with code 20HOLIDAY).
I pretty much had my mind made up when I visited Run Away Shoes in Appleton on Friday. I know, I know. You cannot and should not buy a shoes based on looks, but their ads in Runner’s World completely sucked me in (which is surprising considering I work in this industry and know all the tricks).
But after trying on about 9 pairs, I finally broke free of my Brooks addiction. I settled on the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9.
I loved how the Mizuno hugged my heels so they didn’t pop out during runs (which sometimes happened with my Brooks). My feet also felt very secure without the shoe being too bulky.
At first I thought the color was little out there, but the electric blue is growing on me and now I love it. But hot pink with green would be even better (are you listening, Mizuno!?) I bought these on Black Friday at Run Away Shoes in Appleton for $113 with 15% off. I thought this was a pretty good price considering some of their shoes can run up to $140-$150.
Question: Did you buy anything on Black Friday? Are you loyal to any brand of running shoes? And what do you do with your old ones? I’m hoping Pinterest can help me with that last one, but I doubt anyone is crafting with old sneakers.
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I got new running shoes too! I FINALLY got properly fitted and ended up with a pair of Sauconys! I haven’t tried them out yet — my legs are sore from a group exercise class I took on Friday — but I’m planning to get in a short run tomorrow!
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake recently posted..Thanksgiving 2012
I can’t wait to see them! I’m still itching for a pair of Saucony’s myself :)
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Cyber Monday Deals for Runners
LOVE those shoes! I always feel like fun shoes make running easier — not true, but hey, whatever works :)
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Thanksgiving Recaps (yes, plural)
Agreed! It made my workout yesterday that much better!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Cyber Monday Deals for Runners
LOVE IT you know me and my Mizuno love. adore those, freaking adore them. I hope you like them as well.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..MIMM: Stop and Go
Well if Mizuno is good enough for you, I know they’ll be great! So far, I’m pleased as punch :)
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Cyber Monday Deals for Runners
I’m also on Team Mizuno :)
Alex @ Brain, Body, Because recently posted..Thanksgiving, hounds, smartphones
There’s nothing quite as fun as new running shoes! Performance Running Outfitters actually had a great Black Friday special – Buy one, get one 50 percent off. I ended up ordering the new Brooks Defyance shoes that are coming out early December. They’re great for everyday training :)
Sun recently posted..A Tale of Two Races
Are you kidding me? That sale is way better than the one I got! I would have loved 2 new pairs.
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Cyber Monday Deals for Runners
Thanks for sharing these deals! I really need a new pair of running kicks. I love Saucony and also New Balance… those are the brands I’ve trained for both my half marathons in but I’m not loyal to either brand. When I wore out my first pair of NBs, I went in with the intention of buying NBs again and came out with Sauconys so … I really just go with whatever shoe feels best on my foot. That’s why I’m scared to order online!
Carol @ Lucky Zucca recently posted..After Thanksgiving
I don’t think I would order online unless I was buying the exact same model of shoe that I’ve already tried in the past. Returning anything is always a pain!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Cyber Monday Deals for Runners
I used to work in a running store and completely agree with the comment about avoiding cheap running shoes. I love Peformance Running Outfitters too, especially because you can test out shoes on the treadmill and they’ll tape you in action. You must have skinny feet because Mizunos run really slim. I could never wear them because my feet widen when I step.
I didn’t go shopping on Black Friday, but I have ordered some things online over the weekend because I found some great deals (Bobbi Brown makeup and Ann Taylor Loft clothes).
Lisa @ Lisa Living Well recently posted..Smyth at The Iron Horse Hotel, Milwaukee
Lisa – you totally threw me for a loop. I love your new URL! I laughed out loud at your comment about skinny feet. True, they are slim, but I have hardly any arches!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Cyber Monday Deals for Runners
I can’t relate to buying shoes for myself, but I do buy Saucony Grid shoes every 4 months for Chris because he runs 10 miles every day. He got fitted at a running store in Madison back in 2005 when he was doing his Ironman training and I’ve bought the same type ever since.
I take his old shoes to the Nike outlet in Johnson Creek (Pleasant Prairie is also an option) to be recyled. http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/get-involved/individual-shoe-recycling
Karis’ Kitchen recently posted..Thanksgiving 2012
That’s an awesome suggestion. I was just at that outlet on Saturday :) An ps, you are a really good wife. Chris is a lucky guy. I wish someone would by shoes for me!
Alysha @ Shesontherun recently posted..Cyber Monday Deals for Runners
Nothing for me on Black Friday…I stayed inside! LOVE the color of your shoes too!
Brittney @ Brittney Breathing recently posted..Working Out Eases The ‘Ache
For me, the brighter the better :) But not insane patterns. Those are ugly :(
Alysha recently posted..I’ll Take the Fake
I bought a lot of gifts online today!! Only two small ones for me. Haha. I’m a Nike lover. I switched to Reebok once, and it didn’t go well! Haha.
Corrie Anne recently posted..Turkey & Sweet Potato Hash
I tried on some Nike’s. I used to wear those in high school but I haven’t been able to find my way back to them.
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