Running Shoes Don't Have to Break the Bank: A Reality Check on Affordability As a seasoned health and fitness journalist, I've often found myself at odds with the notion that top of the line running shoes are an absolute necessity for serious runners.
The prices we're seeing today – upwards of $200 $300 for premium models – have become increasingly hard to justify.
The prices of high end running shoes have skyrocketed over the past decade, with some brands now charging nearly three times what they were just a few years ago.