{"id":18463,"date":"2026-10-25T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=18463"},"modified":"2026-10-25T09:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T09:30:00","slug":"best-running-shoe-deals-on-last-years-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildgreenquest.com\/?p=18463","title":{"rendered":"Best Running Shoe Deals on Last Year&#8217;s Models"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>Prices are slashed on favorite models from Brooks, Nike, and New Balance as stores prepare for the arrival of new versions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--$?--><template id=\"B:1\"\/><!--\/$--><\/p>\n<div><\/p>\n<p class=\"fp-leadCaption py-tight text-left font-utility text-utility3-size leading-utility3-line-height text-secondary\"> (Photo: 101 Degrees West)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published October 25, 2026 03:22AM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Runners love getting clean, fresh new running shoes, but they don\u2019t love the escalating prices. One tried-and-true strategy for feeding your shoe addiction without remortgaging your house is to wait for the new version of a favorite model to arrive\u2014and then snag last year\u2019s model at a closeout price. Granted, you won\u2019t be getting the newest shoe tech as soon as it is unloaded from the ship. But the year-to-year upgrades are usually small and the old versions still deliver state-of-the-art rides. Plus, if you\u2019re already running in and loving last year\u2019s model, you eliminate the risk that it got changed for the worse, buying yourself a few hundred miles more with your dependable friends (at a bargain rate).<\/p>\n<p>To help you grab a great deal on your favorite footwear, we searched for discounted prices on running shoes we highly recommended in 2026 and found these four stellar bargains. And don\u2019t forget to check out the Outside Deals finder, which gets updated every day with the latest price drops across outdoor gear.<\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<h2>Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25: $30 Off<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2740522\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 stability running shoes on sale, shown in profile beside the outsole on a brick step\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2740522\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Brooks_Adrenaline_GTS_25-1024x576.jpg?width=1080&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Brooks_Adrenaline_GTS_25-1024x576.jpg?width=2048&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Brooks_Adrenaline_GTS_25-1024x576.jpg?width=2048&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: 101 Degrees West)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Why We Recommend the Adrenaline GTS 25<\/h2>\n<p>We named the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 the best all-around stability shoe this year for its balance of comfort, responsiveness, and security, making it feel like a neutral cushioned trainer while still guiding and supporting unstable gaits. This year, the stability got even smoother: the supportive GuideRail on the arch side is no longer a separate piece of denser foam on top of the midsole, but a higher-density zone of the same piece of foam, so there\u2019s no stiff glue and no harsh change in feel as the foot rolls onto it. One tester reported that he never noticed the transition or felt like it was controlling his stride.<\/p>\n<p>Brooks also added three millimeters to the forefoot stack and one millimeter to the heel. While the nitrogen-infused foam is still tuned more to support than squish, the additional height made it just thick enough to elevate the ride from a firm feel to a Goldilocks balance between cushioning and connectivity, making testers\u2019 feet feel protected while still able to sense and respond to the ground.<\/p>\n<p>All told, the Adrenaline GTS 25 is easy on the feet during daily runs, reliably supportive for going long, and responsively peppy during up-tempo workouts and pick-ups. The new Adrenaline GTS 26, dropping November 1, has small improvements in the upper but retains the same ride as the 25, which now costs $30 less.<\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<h2>Nike Pegasus Plus: Up to $60 Off<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2758775\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Nike Pegasus Plus running shoe on sale, held up in profile to show the black upper and white ZoomX midsole\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2758775\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/peg-plus-h-1024x576.jpeg?width=1080&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/peg-plus-h-1024x576.jpeg?width=2048&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/peg-plus-h-1024x576.jpeg?width=2048&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Abby Levene)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Why We Recommend the Nike Pegasus Plus<\/h2>\n<p>At 7.2 ounces, with a 35\u201325 millimeter stack height, the Pegasus Plus is the sleekest, fastest model in the Pegasus line. Non-plated and flexible, with a full midsole of Nike\u2019s ZoomX superfoam, it\u2019s low enough to let you feel the ground, but responsive enough to hammer without fear of getting beat up. A pared-down Flyknit upper adds to the stripped-down feel. One tester said the Peg Plus evoked a bit of nostalgia for the minimalistic racing flats of decades gone by\u2014absent the pounding and day-after soreness.<\/p>\n<p>The new <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-101255528-15734707?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nike.com%2Ft%2Fpegasus-plus-2-mens-road-running-shoes-p9ePl101%2FIM2541-600&amp;sid=gearroadshoesnikepegasusplus2review_1oBQm3QeQBgxosI7qq32pIM\">Pegasus Plus 2<\/a> dropped in late August, and it\u2019s a great shoe, but entirely different from the original Plus; it\u2019s an ounce heavier and four millimeters taller, with a large, curved AirZoom unit under the forefoot. If you prefer the ride of a throwback, svelter Pegasus, this is your last chance to stock up\u2014at $60 cheaper than the original price.<\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<h2>Brooks Glycerin Flex: $40 Off<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2758774\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Hands flexing a white Brooks Glycerin Flex running shoe on sale to show its grooved green and black outsole\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2758774\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brooks_glycerin_flex_h-1024x576.jpeg?width=1080&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brooks_glycerin_flex_h-1024x576.jpeg?width=2048&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/brooks_glycerin_flex_h-1024x576.jpeg?width=2048&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: 101 Degrees West)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Why We Recommend the Brooks Glycerin Flex<\/h2>\n<p>Named \u201cBest Natural Ride\u201d by our road running shoe testers, the innovative Brooks Glycerin Flex lets your feet move freely without sacrificing cushioning. Unlike most natural-ride shoes, the Glycerin Flex isn\u2019t a thin minimalist model; it features a generous stack of energetic, nitrogen-infused midsole foam that flexes throughout the stride thanks to deep, strategic grooves.<\/p>\n<p>Most significantly, the sole opens up in a diagonal S-curve across the midfoot, decoupling the heel from the forefoot so they can move independently. Grooves throughout the forefoot let it flex, cushion, and support each runner\u2019s unique stride. The result is a shoe that feels like an extension of your foot and delivers a fun, comfortable, and surprisingly stable ride.<\/p>\n<p>A second-gen Glycerin Flex will be dropping in 2027, so retailers are <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/rei.pxf.io\/c\/2850304\/1448521\/17195?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2FC00983%2Fbrooks-glycerin-flex-road-running-shoes-mens\">marking down<\/a> the first version to make room for the new.<\/p>\n<section id=\"\" class=\"content-card rounded-xl px-base-loose pt-base-loose pb-loose shadow-sm shadow-black\/10\">\n<h2>New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite: $120 Off<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2758784\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pair of white and red-orange New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v5 running shoes on sale, shown on a wooden deck\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2758784\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NB-Fuel-Cell-SC-Elite-V5_h.jpeg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/NB-Fuel-Cell-SC-Elite-V5_h.jpeg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: 101 Degrees West)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Why We Recommend the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite<\/h2>\n<p>New Balance\u2019s carbon-plated <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_self\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/run.outsideonline.com\/gear\/road-shoes\/super-shoe-showdown\/\">super shoe<\/a> is peppy enough for racing, but stable and forgiving enough that many use it as a training shoe. In the recent <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_self\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.triathlete.com\/gear\/run\/fastest-shoes-2026-ironman-world-championship\/\">Ironman World Championships<\/a>, runner-up Laura Philipp\u2014who ran a 2:50:43 for the fastest women\u2019s run split of the day\u2014selected the discontinued SC Elite v5 over the newer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/new-balance-athletics-inc.sjv.io\/c\/2850304\/1377658\/16502?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newbalance.com%2Fpd%2Fsupercomp-elite-v6%2FMRCEL598-2E-12.html\">v6<\/a>. The v5 is an ounce heavier than the v6, and has a PEBA-based midsole rather than the livelier TPEE-EVA found in the v6. But the v5 has a smooth, grounded ride that emphasizes comfort, with a gentle compression, rebound, and rocker\u2014perfect for long training runs or the late stages of the marathon.<\/p>\n<p>Closeout <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/New_Balance_FuelCell_SuperComp_Elite_v5\/descpage-N5SCEM6.html?from=outside\">prices are a steal<\/a>, but they are selling fast: grab a pair or two now before they\u2019re gone. The new <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"article-content-link text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-afl-p=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/new-balance-athletics-inc.sjv.io\/c\/2850304\/1377658\/16502?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newbalance.com%2Fpd%2Fsupercomp-elite-v6%2FMRCEL598-2E-12.html\">SC Elite v6<\/a> will cost you over $100 more and is tuned for fast racers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-gear\/gear-news\/running-shoes-on-sale-october-2026\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prices are slashed on favorite models from Brooks, Nike, and New Balance as stores prepare for the arrival of new versions. (Photo: 101 Degrees West) Published October 25, 2026 03:22AM Runners love getting clean, fresh new running shoes, but they don\u2019t love the escalating prices. 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