"You can do all your running in one shoe. That’s not a bad way to go about things, as long as you pick up a good, versatile sneaker that’s comfortable but still pretty speedy," says our resident running expert Nick Harris-Fry, who runs sub-2:26 marathons in his spare time.

One such shoe is the Asics Gel Nimbus 27 at just $109 on Amazon right now. That's down from $165 for a shoe rated 4 stars by our review team. The Asics Gel-Nimbus line is very popular with runners and has been for 28 generations at this point — but while the Gel-Nimbus 28 came out this year, we don’t rate it as a notable improvement on the 27, which means it's time to save.

The Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 is a comfort-focused cushioned running shoe that's just as good as the newer Gel-Nimbus 28, so this saving is well worth making. You can shop the women's Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 here. Remember to pick the correct size and colorway for relevant discounts.View Deal

Harris-Fry says, "It does the job of a comfortable daily trainer brilliantly, with a stable and supportive ride to protect your legs on easy runs. The Nimbus is not a fast shoe, but you’ve got the rest of your rotation for that."

By that, he means you might want to look at a speedier carbon plate running shoe, as these prioritize a stiff carbon-fiber plate with lightweight "super foams" to improve running economy and support faster efforts.

But not everyone needs a running shoe rotation, so if you're looking for comfort and daily wear rather than a shoe for every type of run, this is a great time to pick up a great deal, saving you over $50 before the holidays.

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