Runners Say the New Balance Ellipse Makes Every Run Feel Easier—Now It’s 20% Off

You often hear words like “soft,” “speedy,” and “supportive” used to describe running shoes, but what about “fun”? What makes a running shoe enjoyable to run in? While the answer certainly depends on the runner wearing the shoes, New Balance created a new model with fun in mind: the Ellipse v1. With its soft and bouncy ride, it earned a spot in our guide to New Balance shoes specifically for being so fun to run in. If you want to inject a little joy into your training routine, now’s a great time to try this shoe—it’s nearly $30 off at New Balance.The New Balance Ellipse is on sale for $116, a 20% discount from its normal price of $145. This discount applies to a broad swath of colorways—five in men’s and six in women’s—and there are still plenty of sizes in stock, though many are selling out. REI has the same deal going as well, but New Balance has more colorways available at this price.Shop Men’s | Shop Women’sWe named the Ellipse the Best for Fun Runs in our New Balance shoes guide (it also made our 2026 Shoe Awards), and it earned that accolade thanks to its supremely plush yet bouncy (we called it “trampoline-like”) ride. The midsole is made with NB’s trusty Fresh Foam X, and EVA cushioning compound used in shoes like the 880, but it’s shaped to maximize shock absorption and responsiveness.According to RW testers, that design really works. One tester called the Ellipse “SO springy” and compared it to the famously pillowy Hoka Bondi. She also said wearing the Ellipse is “like running with a strong wind at your back.” While it’s a bit heavy and bulky for speed work (9.6 ounces in men’s and 7.7 ounces in women’s), the Ellipse feels great for slower-paced runs, recovery days, and casual jogs. The springy cushioning helps you zone out and let the miles flow by.It’s rare for New Balance to throw a double-digit discount on a current-generation shoe like the Ellipse, and even rarer to find it on sale with a full size range in stock. Don’t snooze on this one: Sizes are already selling out, so scoop your pair before they’re all gone.Michael is a freelance writer with years of experience covering gear and the outdoors for Runner's World and other publications; when he's not writing, he's usually biking, hiking, and running in the mountains around Los Angeles, where he lives.