Nike’s Back-to-School Sale Has Editor-Tested Sneakers and Workout Gear Up to 38% Off

1 min readI’M ON RECORD as being checks over stripes, meaning I’ll peruse a Nike sale as soon as I see it. I’m not big on sportswear and athleisure, but Nike is vaunted as an OG running brand with a fascinating origin story—seriously, check out Shoe Dog if you haven’t already—and nails both style and functionality. Right now, Nike’s Back-to-School Sale has up to 38 percent off running shoes, casual sneakers, and workout gear.I’ve parsed through the sale and pulled every shoe that wowed Men’s Health editors this year. The Vomero and Pegasus 42 were standouts when Senior Editor Brett Williams, NASM, and Fitness and Reviews Editor Charles Thorp, NASM, tested running shoes, and there are a couple of pairs that won a 2026 Men’s Health Sneaker Award. There are also deals on workout and recovery apparel for both summer and fall.The sale is a blanket extra 25 percent off selected items, with some sale prices only showing once you’ve added them to your cart. We’ve done the math to show you the final price below. While there’s a good selection of sizes and colors right now, that won't be the case for much longer: See something you like? We suggest you act fast.Editor-Tested Nike Shoe DealsNike Vomero Plus Road Running ShoesNike Free Metcon 7 Training ShoesNike Nike Men's Pegasus 42 Road Running ShoesNike Men's Nike ACG Zegama Trail Trail Running Shoes in White | HV8113-103Now 25% OffMore Editors’ Picks on SaleNike Air Max 270 SneakerNike Killshot 2 Leather ShoeNow 25% OffNike Air Max 90 ShoesNike Dunk Low Retro Basketball ShoesNike Calm 2.0 SlidesNow 25% OffNike Apparel DealsBrief-Lined Running ShortsNike Stride Dri-FIT 5-inch Running ShortsNow 17% OffNike Stride Repel UV Running JacketNike Sportswear Club Jogger PantsNow 25% OffNike Club Pullover Fleece HoodieNow 30% OffMoisture-Wicking Workout Tee Nike Dri-FIT Legend Fitness T-ShirtNow 25% OffNike Club French Terry Flow ShortsShop Nike’s Back-to-School SaleDanny Perez is a Reviews Editor for Popular Mechanics with a focus on men's style, gear, and home goods. Recently, he was coordinator of partnership content at another product journalism outlet. Prior to that, he was a buyer for an independent men's shop in Houston, Texas, where he learned all about what makes great products great. He enjoys thrifting for 90s Broadway tees and vintage pajama sets. His spare time is occupied by watching movies and running to impress strangers on Strava.