This Plush New Balance Trainer Is Just $60 on Amazon Right Now

Amazon is selling the 680 v9 for as low as $60.This comfort-focused trainer is great for daily miles and walking, too.Amazon’s deal beats the prices for this shoe at other retailers.When it feels like everything’s getting more expensive, it’s good to know you can still find a blazing deal on a quality pair of running shoes. We put together a guide to affordable shoes under $130, but right now you can spend less than half that amount and still get something great. The New Balance 680, our number one pick in that guide, is on sale for as low as 60 bucks on Amazon.The New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v9 retails for $85, but Amazon is selling it for just $60 in men’s (a 29 percent discount) and $64 in women’s (a 24 percent discount). That price beats the deals at Zappos as well as other retailers like Kohl’s, and I couldn’t find it for less anywhere else.Shop Men’s | Shop Women’sAlthough it isn’t the flashiest model in the lineup, the 680 is classic New Balance: a reliable, comfort-focused trainer that eats up miles and keeps your feet happy. It’s made with the brand’s tried-and-true Fresh Foam cushioning, which creates a plush feel, and its wide sole shape gives the 680 a naturally stable, planted ride. Up top, the generously padded upper wraps your foot, and large mesh perforations promote airflow.It’s a basic design, but it works. The 680 feels lightweight and comfortable for everything from casual jogs to long runs. And you don’t need to slip yours off after your run is over, either. This is also a great pick for walking and casual wear.For $60, you won’t find a better pair of running shoes than the New Balance 680. Snag yours now before Amazon bumps up the price (or runs out of stock).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.