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Amazon Prime Day is coming up (it runs from June 23 to June 25), but you don’t have to wait until then to shop: The deals are already here. Amazon has released historic discounts on a wide range of top-rated Brooks shoes, including stalwart favorites like the Ghost and Glycerin, as well as newer models like the Hyperion Max 3. If you’re looking for a new pair of kicks to jumpstart your summer training, you gotta see these deals.
Right now, I’m seeing discounts from 20 percent to nearly 40 percent off, and there are picks to suit nearly every running preference, including stability shoes, racing shoes, and max-cushion trainers. One note: On Amazon, prices vary by colorway and shoe size. The prices shown below are available across at least a few sizes in at least one colorway. Read on to browse the best Amazon Prime Day Brooks deals, and check this page next week—we’ll update the prices as the official Prime Day discounts roll out.
The Ghost is a Goldilocks shoe: not too cushioned, not too firm, and just right for just about anybody. Its balanced, comfortable ride makes it a great choice for beginners or anyone looking for a reliable training shoe. The Ghost 17 features a slightly lower drop (10mm) and more nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 cushioning foam than previous iterations, giving it a smooth, cushioned ride. The well-padded upper provides a great fit with good breathability. While it’s not a flashy shoe, it’s hard to find fault with the design: “Everything about it was ideal,” said one RW tester.
The Glycerin fills a similar workhorse-trainer niche to the Ghost, but it’s built with a softer, thicker midsole for runners who prefer a plush ride. The main highlight here is the DNA Tuned midsole foam, a variation on the DNA Loft v3 used in the Ghost. Like DNA Loft, DNA Tuned is infused with nitrogen gas, but the heel foam has larger gas cells than the forefoot, which promotes soft landings and bouncy, propulsive toe-offs. Right now, only the men’s version is on sale, but that could change once Prime Day officially launches.
Overpronators (or anyone who likes extra support), this is your shoe. The Adrenaline GTS uses the same DNA Loft v3 midsole cushioning as the Ghost, but the midsole is topped with GuideRails, areas of raised foam that bolster the heels and sides of your feet. The GuideRails cradle your foot and guide it through each stride, keeping it aligned in the shoe as you move. The result? A balanced, comfortable ride with extra support when you need it.
If you like the Ghost but need more cushioning, you gotta try the Ghost Max 3. This puffed-up shoe features the same DNA Loft v3 midsole compound as the Ghost, just a lot more of it. The thick midsole delivers a super soft ride, and the sole has a rocker shape for smooth transitions. It’s also relatively wide, which makes it naturally stable and planted underfoot. The only bummer? At 11.2 ounces in men’s and 10 ounces in women’s, this shoe is hefty.
The Hyperion Max 3 is one of our current favorite Brooks shoes, and it won widespread praise from both RW testers and staff in our review process. The Hyperion Max features a multilevel midsole with DNA Flash nitrogen-infused foam at the base, a nylon-fiberglass plate above that, and a layer of DNA Gold PEBA foam at the top. Together, these materials create a supremely cushioned ride with lots of propulsive bounce, making this shoe a great shoe for speedy training runs or even racing. As one tester put it, this model boasts a “super shoe feel and ride without the price.”
Another one of our favorite Brooks shoes, the Revel stands out for its incredible value—even more so now that it’s on sale. The eighth iteration features cushy DNA Loft v2 midsole foam for reliable impact absorption and a new upper with better breathability than the old Revel 7. At just 8.7 ounces in men’s and 7.8 ounces in women’s, it’s a lightweight, peppy shoe that’s great for everyday training and casual jogs.
In this era of massive midsoles and maximum cushioning, the Launch proudly goes against the trend: It’s a stripped-down, simple shoe for going fast. The Launch has a streamlined midsole made from nitrogen-infused DNA Flash, a cushioning compound optimized for responsiveness rather than softness. It’s propulsive, lightweight, and an awesome choice for tempo runs and speedwork. Amazon’s prices vary widely for this one, but I saw $90 for at least one colorway in most sizes.
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.
Eunice Lucero-Lee is the Deputy Editor, Deals and Trends, for Best Products, Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, Bicycling, and Biography. Her obsession with beauty and pop culture keeps her on top of the latest trends and viral online finds, which can also be seen in her work spearheading the Hearst Enthusiast Group’s sales and deals content. Her editorials have been featured in publications like Cosmopolitan, Esquire, The Numinous, woman&home, and Sparkling, among many others. A former music editor, she pioneered Asia’s first-ever English-helmed K-Pop magazine and has extensive experience with celebrity profiling and red-carpet reportage. She is based in Manhattan where she watches Scandi-noir crime procedurals with her cat.
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