Black Friday falls on November 27, 2026, followed by Cyber Monday on November 30. Promotional banners, countdown timers and "sale" labels appear everywhere in late November, and not all of them mean a good price.
Buying sneakers in Canada has its own traps. Some stores ship from outside Canada, shipping and tax change the final total, and the price on a category page may not match the size and colourway you want. This guide covers how to check a price properly before you buy.
How to Tell a Real Deal from a Fake One
A promotional tag does not make a price good. Some retailers label regular prices as limited-time offers, so check the price yourself.
Compare the Same Shoe Across Retailers
Do not assume one store has the lowest price. Before you buy:
- Check the retailer's own website and at least one other store that carries the same shoe.
- Look at our sneaker listings to see the price and the retailer for the models we track. For many shoes we show one retailer, so use it as a starting point, not the final word.
- Make sure you compare the same model, colourway and size, not just the same name.
Check the Size and Colourway
Prices can differ between colourways and sizes of the same shoe. Before you judge a price:
- Select your exact size and colourway on the retailer's page.
- Check that the price still holds once you select them. The price on a category page may be for a different pair.
- Compare like with like, since different colourways of one model can be priced differently.
Watch for Shipping, Taxes and Duties
A low price can grow at checkout. Add these up before you decide:
- Shipping: check the delivery fee and the minimum spend for free shipping.
- Sales tax: GST, HST, PST or QST applies depending on your province, and the retailer adds it at checkout.
- Duties and brokerage: some retailers ship from outside Canada. If duties are not prepaid, the carrier may charge duties, taxes or handling fees on delivery. Look for a statement that duties are included (sometimes called Delivered Duty Paid, or DDP) before you pay.
Check where the order ships from and what the checkout says about duties.
A Checklist Before You Buy
- Total price: item price plus shipping, tax and any import fees.
- Return policy: check the return window and who pays return shipping. Some sale items are final sale.
- Size charts: sizing differs between brands. Check Canadian or US sizing and compare centimetres if you switch brands.
- The seller: buy from an established retailer with clear contact details.
- Category check: if you are shopping for running shoes, our running shoes collection is a good place to start.
Lowest-Priced Running Shoes in Our Tracker on 4 Nov 2026
These are among the lowest-priced running shoes in our tracker on November 4, 2026. They are not discounts, and prices can change, so check the retailer's page before you buy.
- The women's Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 in yellow/white was listed at $103.84 CAD.
- The women's Puma Velocity NITRO 4 in grey/yellow was listed at $106.58 CAD.
- The Altra Experience Flow ST in white/red was listed at $135.79 CAD.
- The Salomon Pulsar in red/white was listed at $136.56 CAD.
- The Saucony Terminal VT in white/yellow was listed at $138.25 CAD.
- The women's Adidas Supernova Rise 3 in orange/gray was listed at $143.47 CAD.
