Updated at 5:19 P.M. on July 8, 2025.
Amazon has gone all-out for its extra-long Prime Day this year—so much so that it’s hard to know where to start. Our recommendation? The Prime Day sneakers sale. Savings on bestselling walking shoes, running shoes, cross trainers, and more slowly rolled out as part of the retailer’s early Prime Day deals. But as of today, Tuesday, July 8, there are simply too many options to count.
Now that Prime Day is officially underway, you can take your pick from markdowns on brands like Brooks, Asics, Puma, and Saucony. Or, if you want to save some time, let us do the legwork: You can scroll down and shop the very best of the sale right here.
There’s just one catch: The best deals are only available to Amazon Prime members. Sign up for a free 30-day trial now to make the most of the sale (and get fast and free shipping while you’re at it). Now, step right up to start shopping.
The best Prime Day sneaker deals we’ve found so far
- Brooks Ghost 16—originally $140; now $100
- Adidas Sambas—originally $170; now $81
- Asics Gel-Kayano 31—originally $165; now $125
- Puma Easy Rider Vintage—originally $90; now $55
- Merrell Moab Speed 2—originally $140; now $100
- Reebok Club C 85—originally $90; now $40
Best cross trainer deals
Adidas
Dropset 3 Strength Training Shoes
Lifters with sweaty feet, this one’s for you: The Dropset 3 was impressively breathable (but still as sturdy as you’d want a gym to be) when we tested it last year.
Vivobarefoot
Motus Flex
Strength coach Roxie Jones, CFSC, founder of BodyRox, previously told SELF that Vivobarefoot is the brand to shop if you prefer minimalist shoes for working out.
Ryka
Women’s Influence Cross Trainer
Its roomy toe box and multiple width options make the Ryka Influence a great pick for weightlifters and gym rats with wide feet.
Reebok
Nano X4
SELF’s director of fitness and food has worked out in Reebok Nanos for years because they’re so darn versatile. She can wear them for lifting, plyometrics, circuit workouts, and even light cardio.
Best running shoe deals
Brooks
Ghost 16 Running Shoes
With its just-right heel stack, multiple width options, and workhorse design, the Ghost is a total crowdpleaser. Pretty much every runner will find something to love about it.
Altra
Torin 8
Curious about zero-drop running shoes? Altra is a great brand to start with—and the Torin is an especially good option for logging major miles.
Asics
Gel-Kayano 31
Experts recommend the Asics Gel-Kayano for anyone who needs extra stability and support in their shoes, like overpronators and folks with flat feet.
Best walking shoe deals
Ryka
Devotion X
As a commerce writer who spends a lot of her free time testing sneakers, the Devotion X is one of my all-time faves: It’s flexible, lightweight, and has a supportive insole for my low arches.
Skechers
Max Cushioning Elite 2.0
Spending all day on your feet? Skechers’s Max Cushioning Elite was made for that. It has a high stack of foam that softens your steps without making you feel wobbly.
New Balance
608 V5 Cross Trainers
These New Balances turned one dad shoe skeptic on the SELF team into a believer. “Never in a million years did I think that I would love a pair of New Balances like I love this shoe,” she says. “Comfortable and cute—double win!”
Dr Scholl’s
Hannah Retro Sneaker
One SELFer wears their Hannah Retro sneakers with jeans, skirts, athleisure and beyond: “It feels on-trend strutting about New York City.”
Best casual sneaker deals
Reebok
Club C 85 Vintage Sneaker
We can’t think of many sneakers with the same staying power as Reebok’s Club C 85—it’s a true classic that only gets comfier the more you wear it.
Puma
Easy Rider
Old-school cool sneaks like the Sneaker Award–winning Easy Rider are here to stay. Snag a pair before it goes the way of the Samba and sells out.
Adidas
Classic Samba OG Sneakers
Still haven’t gotten your hands on a pair of Samba sneakers? Now’s your chance to snag them on sale.
Dr. Scholl’s Shoes
Time Off Sneaker
Dr. Scholl’s is known for making supportive, arch-friendly sneakers, and these ones definitely deliver. They’ll go with any outfit, and they have a platform that makes them look slightly more elevated (pun intended).
Best hiking shoe deals
Merrell
Moab Speed 2
Leave it to Merrell to show just how cute a hiking shoe can be. The Moab Speed 2 impressed our tester with how stylish, supportive, and grippy it was during her outings.
Saucony
Peregrine 12 Trail Running Shoe
The rugged Saucony Peregrine is a long-standing fave among trail runners who regularly tackle tough, technical terrain.
Oboz
Katabatic Mid Waterproof
Here’s a rugged hiking boot with all the sleek style of a sneaker. The Oboz Kabatic is a great pick for hiking long distances, even in wet conditions—its B-Dry lining seals out water, so you stay dry and comfy.
Columbia
Novo Trail Shoe
If you’re setting out on mostly flat, easy-to-moderate trails, you’ll love Columbia’s Novo Trail Shoe. It has a plush, shock-absorbing ride that’ll keep your joints happy.
Best slip-on sneaker deals
Dr. Scholl’s
Madison Cloud Slip On Sneaker
Hands-free slip-on sneakers like the Madison Cloud make getting dressed and out the door so much easier on busy days.
Tiem
Slipstream Cycling Shoe
These 2024 Sneaker Award winners are the perfect balance of sturdy and cushioned—a must when you’re pedaling fast.
New Balance
DynaSoft Nergize Sport V2 Cross Trainer
These lightweight, breathable kicks have a durable rubber outsole that’ll keep you stable on the gym floor.
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