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Best Running Shoes Under £100 UK

We track 18 running shoes under £100 on Amazon UK, priced from £11.99 to £80.99. Half of them sit at or below £49.99. The average customer rating across this selection is 3.9 out of 5, and 1 of the 18 is rated 4.5 or higher. 17 brands are represented, led by Mitre with 2 listings. The cheapest is the Ping Running Shoes Lite at £11.99, the dearest the OEX Running Shoes Sport at £80.99. That is 18 of the 26 running shoes we list in total. Ranking is by verified rating and review volume — never by commission.

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Compare the top picks

Best value in each row is highlighted.

Comparison of 4 running shoes by price, rating, reviews, weight, surface, waterproof, cushioned, drop, use case
ProductOEXOEX Running Shoes SportView on Amazon(opens in a new tab)LifeVentureLifeVenture Running Shoes LiteView on Amazon(opens in a new tab)PingPing Running Shoes LiteView on Amazon(opens in a new tab)MitreMitre Running Shoes JuniorView on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
Price£80.99£74.99£11.99 (best value in this row)£64.99
Rating4.5 / 5 (best value in this row)4.4 / 54.3 / 54.2 / 5
Reviews3,1013301,2473,230
Weight216 g (best value in this row)288 g298 g376 g
Surfaceroad—trailroad
WaterproofNoNoNoNo
CushionedYesNoNoYes
Drop12 mm8 mm12 mm4 mm (best value in this row)
Use casefor-couch-to-5k, for-marathon-trainingfor-marathon-trainingfor-marathon-trainingfor-couch-to-5k
BuyView on Amazon(opens in a new tab)View on Amazon(opens in a new tab)View on Amazon(opens in a new tab)View on Amazon(opens in a new tab)

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Why these picks

  • Ordering is mechanical: customer rating first, then review count, then a stable tie-break. Commission is not an input, and no listing can pay for a position.
  • 17 of the 18 listings carry a customer rating. Unrated listings are not hidden — they sort to the bottom, where you can still see them.
  • The selection carries 16,980 customer reviews in total, the most-reviewed being the Mitre Running Shoes Junior with 3,230.
  • No brand quota is applied. Mitre holds 2 of the 18 places because that is what the catalogue contains, not because it was favoured.
  • Prices and availability were last read from Amazon UK on 2026-09-05; 15 of the 18 were in stock at that point. Always check the live page before buying.
  • Surface is stated for every pick — a road model and a trail model are not interchangeable, whatever else they have in common.
  • Fit is treated as a specification, not an afterthought: whether a wide version exists matters more than the midsole marketing.
  • Weight is read together with the intended pace rather than minimised on its own.
  • A waterproof version only makes sense where the running is genuinely wet, because the membrane costs breathability in every other condition.

Buying guide

What to look for

Surface: road or trail

Road shoes have flat, hard-wearing rubber for pavement. Trail shoes add deep lugs for grip on mud and loose ground, which feel clumsy and wear quickly on tarmac. Buy for where you actually run most weeks, not for where you intend to run.

Cushioning and heel drop

Drop is the height difference between heel and forefoot, usually 0–12 mm. Lower drop shifts load toward the calf and Achilles; higher drop shifts it toward the knee. If your current shoes are comfortable, staying near their drop matters more than any specific number.

Fit and width

Feet swell over a run, so a thumb's width of space at the toe is normal rather than a sign the shoe is too big. Wide-fit versions exist for most models and are a different last, not simply a larger size.

Waterproofing costs breathability

A waterproof membrane keeps rain out and also keeps sweat in. For UK winter trail running it is often worth it; for summer road running it usually is not.

Common mistakes

  • Buying a size down because running shoes 'stretch' — they do not, and a tight toe box causes blisters and bruised nails.
  • Choosing maximum cushioning for short, fast runs, where a lighter shoe with less stack usually feels better.
  • Replacing shoes only when the upper looks worn: the midsole foam loses its rebound long before the outside looks tired.
  • Assuming a UK size is consistent across brands — it is not, and the variation is often half a size or more.

Frequently asked questions

How much do running shoes under £100 cost in the UK?
The 18 running shoes under £100 on this page run from £11.99 to £80.99, averaging £54.43. Half of them are listed at or below £49.99. Amazon UK prices move, so treat these as the figures at the last catalogue refresh rather than today's shelf price.
Which brands make running shoes under £100?
17 brands appear in this selection: Mitre (2), Abus (1), Asics (1), Berghaus (1), Craghoppers (1) and Garmin (1), plus 11 more. The number in brackets is how many listings each has here, not a ranking of the brands themselves.
Which of these running shoes under £100 is rated highest?
The OEX Running Shoes Sport, at 4.5 out of 5 from 3,101 reviews. It is top of this list because of that rating, not because of an editorial pick. 1 of the 18 listings is rated 4.5 or better.
Are the more expensive running shoes under £100 rated better?
In this selection the cheaper half averages 3.8 out of 5 and the dearer half 4, a gap of 0.2 so the dearer half does rate better here. That describes these 18 listings only — it is not a rule about running shoes in general.
How many running shoes are under £100?
18 of the 26 running shoes we list — about 69%. Everything outside that 69% is still on the main running shoes page; this page is a filtered view of it, not a separate catalogue.
How long do running shoes last?
Most road shoes are considered spent between 500 and 800 km, depending on weight, gait and surface. Track the distance rather than the appearance, since the midsole degrades invisibly.

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