I’m a Marathon Runner, and My Favorite Running Shoes Are 42% Off for Prime Day

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Prime Day 2025 is here from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11, and Lifehacker is sharing the best sales based on product reviews, comparisons, and price-tracking tools. 

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As a marathon runner, I’ve always taken a minimalist (read: cheapskate) approach to my gear. But when it comes to properly investing in—and maybe even splurging on—running equipment, nothing is more important than your shoes.

My preferred pair at the moment? The Brooks Ghost 16s. They’re a reliable “daily trainer” that get the job done on quick sprints and slow long runs alike. And the Brooks Ghost 16s are currently on sale for Prime day, down from $139.95 to just $80.75 (men’s) or $99.95 (women’s).

Brooks Men’s Ghost 16

$99.95
at Amazon

$139.95
Save $40.00

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$99.95
at Amazon

$139.95
Save $40.00

Brooks Women’s Ghost 16

$99.95
at Amazon

$139.95
Save $40.00

Get Deal

Get Deal

$99.95
at Amazon

$139.95
Save $40.00

What’s more, this deal combines Prime Day savings with another one of my favorite cost-saving tricks: Always buy last season’s sneaker models. Unless you’re a serious racer, there’s rarely a reason to splurge on the newest, hottest shoes. With the latest Brooks Ghost 17 shoes released in May for $150, today’s Prime Day sale is the perfect opportunity to snag the Brooks Ghost 16s for much less.

Even if you are running 20+ miles weekly, training for half or full marathons, or hitting the track for speed-work, you’ll be hard-pressed to find this high quality of shoe at a more affordable price. The Brooks Ghost 16s are truly my ol’ reliables. (For more, check out my round-up of the best running shoes on the market right now, according to the experts.)

Looking for something else? Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Home Depot have Prime Day competition sales that are especially useful if you don’t have Amazon Prime.

• Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale begins at midnight on July 8 and will include deals up to 50% off. It’s an especially good option if you have Walmart+. 

• Best Buy’s Prime Day competition sale, “Black Friday in July,” runs through Sunday, July 13 and has some of the best tech sales online. It’s an especially good option if you’re a My Best Buy “Plus” or “Total” member.

• Home Depot extended its 4th of July sale through at least July 9, competing with some amazing deals of its own. It’s an especially good option if you’re looking for power tools, appliances, or outdoor equipment.