Hoka’s brand-new Skyward X trainers are a perfect example of this kind of shoe. They are like the Bondi — one of the brand’s longtime bestsellers — on steroids, with the same beefy shape and carbon plates sandwiched between more-advanced foams.

Brooks is having a big online sale on its popular running shoes with some of its top-rated men's and women's styles discounted up to 57% off. Here are the best deals from the sale

From the race-ready Cielo X1 to the trail-loving Speedgoat 5, the best Hoka shoes for running provide the right balance of speed, cushioning and support for your training.

Running is supposed to be one of the cheapest ways to get in shape. Or so they say. As an avid runner, I've seen some of the best running shoes on the market sell for upwards of $150 for a pair. So before I shop for new shoes,

Want to try one of Jennifer Garner's fave pairs? You can get the Brooks Running Adrenaline GTS 22 for under $100 right now. As for the biggest price cut, the Brooks Aurora sneakers—which have extra cushioning for super soft landings during road runs—are a whopping 51 percent off right now.

Hoka and Brooks are mainstays among the most popular shoe brands for dedicated runners. Both are known for making comfortable, durable shoes. Both offer models to suit a wide range of running scenarios. And both fall somewhere near the middle of the spectrum between minimalist and maximalist design.