Every current performance running shoe with a UK RRP of £120 or less. No cheap knock-offs: these are the brands' real running shoes, and many are discounted further in the shops.
24 current models, ranked by their average score from published reviews (how we rank). Updated October 2026. Want a personal pick? Try the shoe finder.
Cheaper running shoes usually save money with simpler foams and fewer premium touches, not by being worse to run in. Several shoes here score as well with reviewers as models costing £40 more.
Pick by what you'll use it for first (easy miles, speed, trail), then by fit. Last year's version of a popular shoe is often the best value of all, so check the retired model when a new one launches.
A light, traditional 10mm-drop trainer with a full NITRO foam midsole and very grippy PUMAGRIP rubber. Snappier and firmer than PUMA's rockered shoes, and good value for everyday and quicker runs.
A light, low-key trainer with a firmer, ground-connected ride and a DNA Flash forefoot. Great value for quicker days if you don't want a max-stack shoe.
Altra's low, zero-drop road trainer with a firm-leaning EGO midsole and a very roomy toebox. It suits midfoot and forefoot strikers who want a natural, flexible ride for everyday runs and the odd tempo.
A light, affordable trainer with more Lightstrike Pro than before, happy at a range of paces. Breathable and grippy in the wet, but not very stable for heel strikers.
An affordable stability trainer with a wider, more stable platform and full-length durable rubber. Predictable and comfortable for everyday runs, though the ride is more dependable than exciting.
A good-value trail workhorse with Lightstrike foam, a woven rock plate and Continental lugs. Stable and grippy on mixed ground, though the foam is firm at first.
A taller, softer take on Brooks' budget Revel, borrowing ideas from the Ghost Max for comfortable easy miles. Strong value and durable, though heavier and stiffer than the regular Revel.
Saucony's classic low, light and flexible trainer, with a 4 mm drop and plenty of ground feel. Great for quicker, shorter runs, though the firm PWRRUN foam and exposed midsole limit cushioning and durability.
A light, low-stack, zero-drop trail shoe with excellent ground feel and no rock plate. Best for runners who want a natural, flexible ride on moderate trails and gravel.
An affordable, well-cushioned door-to-trail shoe for parks, towpaths and easy trails. Comfortable and protective, though the high drop and stiff ride limit its range.
HOKA's budget daily trainer grows up with more foam, a higher drop and a smooth rocker. It is a simple, comfortable and affordable everyday shoe rather than the featherweight speedster earlier Rincons were.
adidas's high-stack rockered trainer moves to Dreamstrike+ foam, with a monomesh upper, internal midfoot support and a heel cup. Aimed at comfortable long miles rather than speed.
A no-fuss ETPU daily trainer for everyday miles, with a moderate 36 mm heel and a 6 mm drop. Roomy up front and secure at the heel, it costs noticeably less than the big brands' equivalents.
A light, low-slung speed shoe with VFOAM for intervals, track repeats and short races. Firm and connected underfoot, it rewards fast running rather than easy miles.
The entry point to Kiprun's trail range, with SOFTECH foam and 4 mm lugs for everyday runs on mixed paths. A sensible, low-cost all-rounder rather than a fast or technical shoe.
Kiprun's stability trainer uses a wide, asymmetric MFOAM midsole with raised sidewalls and medial reinforcement to guide runners who overpronate. Heavier than the brand's neutral shoes, but it is the only dedicated support option in the range.
An affordable entry-level trail shoe with Enerzy cushioning and a grippy rubber outsole for paths and light trails. Aimed at road runners dipping into off-road running.
A trail version of the Velocity Nitro with NITROFOAM cushioning and a full-rubber outsole for mixed routes. It is a value pick for road-to-path running rather than technical terrain.
PUMA
Brooks
Kiprun
Altra
adidas
ASICS
Saucony
New Balance
HOKA
Mizuno
