Whether you're training for a marathon or getting your daily steps in, one of the most important investments you'll make is in a supportive pair of shoes. I'll admit: The best running shoes and walking sneakers often tend to be on the pricey side (often costing over $100). But instead of sacrificing quality for budget, I try to hold out for sales.

Luckily, Amazon's annual Big Spring Sale is underway (and happening until March 31), and it's a great time to finally hit "Add to Cart" on the sneakers you're eyeing. There's a lot of deals out there to sort through, but I found the editor-loved walking and running shoes up to 43% off.

Our top picks

A deal we're seeing and loving: our pros' favorite running shoe for women, the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 at up to 39% off. In fact, all of the shoes on sale below have been worn and used by our team of editors, and several have been put to the test in our Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab.

Best Shoe Deals During Amazon's Big Spring Sale

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080

  • Our pros named this New Balance pick the best overall running shoe for its breathable upper and ample cushioning that impressed our consumer testers. It's also a great shoe for wide feet, since it comes in four different widths, along with half sizes, so you can find a perfect fit. "We especially like that they're strategically designed with more foam at the widest points of the shoe and more flexibility where they narrow," said Emma Seymour, associate director of GH Institute's Textiles Lab and our resident footwear expert.

    Brooks Ghost 17

    • Normally, I'd suggest looking for sales on old versions of a newly released shoe to find the best prices. But right now, the Ghost 17 is actually the steepest price cut I've found at 20% off. It's our top walking shoe pick based on Lab testing and consumer tester feedback, where the sneakers got high marks across the board for cushioning, support, and traction. One tester even found that they "didn't even feel like I was running on pavement while wearing these."

    Asics Gel-Cumulus 26

    • If you're on your feet all day, the Gel Cumulus 26 earned the top spot in our roundup of the most comfortable walking shoe tests, earning top marks from testers who say they felt "like walking on clouds." The midsole features gel-infused foam cushioning to help absorb shock, whether you're walking or running, and its neutral arch support makes it quite crowd-pleasing.

    AllBirds Tree Runners

    • On the weekends, I often grab my Allbirds for casual walks with friends or strolling around the mall, especially in the cold months since the wool construction keeps my feet cozy. In their review of Allbirds, our experts said these are a good walking shoe and a great shoe for travel days—91% of our panelists gave these shoes a perfect comfort rating. One tester even said, "They don't weigh me down when I am walking or running like my regular sneakers do."

    As a reminder, during sales events like these sizes tend to sell out quickly—and many of these 2025 models won't ever get a restock—I recommend grabbing your size and color preference now, rather than waiting around in hopes of a better discount later.

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