6 ways to save on buying running shoes — I test sneakers for a living, and you don’t need to spend big money to get great shoes

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Part of the appeal of running is that it’s a simple and cheap sport to get into. You don’t need other people to do it or to book a court or field, and it doesn't require a lot of specialist equipment.

You do need the right footwear, however, and the price of the best running shoes has rocketed over the last decade or so that I’ve been reviewing them.