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The 4th of July means parade, picnics, and fireworks. But to many runners it means it’s time to buy new shoes. After racking up a lot of miles on the shoes you bought this spring, you’re probably in need of some new kicks. We’ve scoured some of the best 4th of July and summer sales to find six of the best deals available online this week.
The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 serves up an ideal blend of speed and comfort for daily runs or up-tempo speed training. The high-rebound FuelCell midsole delivers propulsion in every step, while the synthetic mesh upper enhanced with FantomFit technology provides a fusion of lightweight performance mesh and supportive synthetic material.
The Hoka Clifton 9 is the ninth iteration of Hoka’s popular Clifton line—and it continues to deliver on the core promise: cushioned comfort in a lightweight package. With updates to the midsole foam and upper, the Clifton 9 refines the formula without dramatically changing it, making it a go-to choice for neutral runners looking for soft landings and smooth transitions.
The Saucony Kinvara 15 is a lean, responsive workhorse that shines during threshold runs, interval sessions, and race pace training. It brings classic Kinvara attributes—lightweight, flexible, low-to-ground ride—refined through upper improvements and weight reduction.
The Cloudmonster 2 builds on the bold, bouncy identity of the original with upgrades that make it feel more like a performance trainer than just a cool-looking shoe. The exaggerated rocker geometry helps roll you through each stride, while the massive CloudTec pods and Helion superfoam absorb impact with a slight springiness on toe-off.
The standout feature of the Brooks Ghost 16 is the nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 midsole—a foam that’s light, durable, plush, and responsive. It delivers a pillow-soft “magic carpet” plush and responsive sensation for everyday training runs.
The Mizuno Wave Rider 28 is a comfortable and lively everyday training shoe that features responsive ENERZY NXT cushioning and a more stable, higher-density Mizuno Wave midsole to ensure an optimal blend of support and responsiveness.
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