Best online bargain running trainers

[sanmiguel]

I've always been fitted for new running trainers, which inevitably costs big bucks. I am now perfectly aware of what works and does not work for me, running wise so wondering if I can cut costs. In the past I've had asics but willing to try any brand but I need good stability.
Any recommendations?

Can't you go to Sports Direct & just try them on, look for the features you know you need?

I usually have unsatisfactory experiences buying any clothing I haven't tried on first.

I did the whole treadmill analysis/fitting thing and got a pricey neutral pair fitted at a running shop. When I needed to replace them I found a bargain pair of different neutral ones with rave reviews online. They weren't right for my gait and I ended up with an injury as a result. So my cheap online trainers were wasted money plus I had to pay for physio, plus another new set of shoes.

I was marathon training at the time so perhaps the effect of the new shoes was greater than it would have been if I hadn't been doing as much mileage but I'd never buy a different brand/type again without proper fitting now. I do look online for deals on shoes I know work for me though, and because they bring out new versions regularly in the shops the price of previous versions often drops quickly online.

Have a look on MandM direct, they often have good discounts, their stock changes regularly so worth checking back often.

Thanks all. I hear what you're saying. I've always done the gait-analysis-buy in store and haven't had injuries for years. Maybe I need to continue doing this but I was just hoping to find a site with last season knock offs or something whereby I could chose one that I know I'd need according to previous assessments.

Sports shoes online m, m and m and start fitness. I know what ones works for me and always order online now.

Also eBay have new trainers in last years colours cheaper. I just ordered some that are £130 in sweatshop for £70 off there.

Thanks @TheBitterBoy I'll have a look. I don't need stylish or current, I just need functional.

Great, thanks @Chesneyhawkes1.
I do love a bargain and don't much fancy forking out 150plus right now.

I get mine from sportsshoes.com, usually get last year's model. I have worn the same road shoe for the last 5 years so don't go to shops any more

emummy has saved me a post.

Yeah sportsshoes.com for me too. Also TKMaxx can be a good place to grab a last season bargain (though obviously a bit hit and miss!) I got my last two road shoes from there

Found my old ASICS from the year before last on sportsshoes.com for thirty quid 🤣. Happy days. Cheers chaps.

I got Nike Free from the kids section (size 5). Way cheaper and saw me through a marathon and beyond.

Agree with those saying get last years colours from somewhere like SportsShoesDirect. I had gait analysis once and paid a fortune for some (lovely and just right for me) Asics.

I just replace every year or so with the same just a newer model and colour.