Buying running shoes for someone else is easier when you know a few details first. This guide lists seven running shoes from our price tracker in three budgets, with the prices we recorded on November 11, 2026, plus tips for choosing the right pair as a gift.
How to Buy Running Shoes as a Gift
- Find out their size, model and width. Ask the runner, or check a pair they already wear. Sizes can differ between brands, so do not guess.
- Check men's and women's sizing. The scales are different, so check the size chart if you are looking at a women's colourway.
- Match the surface they run on. Road runners and trail runners usually want different shoes, so ask where they run before you pick.
- Check the return policy before you order. If the fit is wrong, you will want to know the return window and who pays return shipping.
- Order early. Stock and sizes can run out, so it is better to decide ahead of time.
Gift Picks by Budget
Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD), as tracked on SneakerRank.ca on November 11, 2026. Prices change and stock varies, and the colourway shown may not be the one you want, so check the size and colourway at the retailer.
Under $150
Puma Deviate NITRO 3 Ekiden. The Puma Deviate NITRO 3 Ekiden in white/blue is a running shoe from Puma. It was listed at $119.04 CAD on November 11, 2026. This is the women's colourway shown.
Mizuno Neo Vista 2. The Mizuno Neo Vista 2 in beige/purple is a running shoe from Mizuno. It was listed at $146.80 CAD on November 11, 2026. This is the women's colourway shown.
$150 to $220
Altra Experience Wild 3+. The Altra Experience Wild 3+ in white/pink is a trail running shoe from Altra. It was listed at $155.01 CAD on November 11, 2026. This is the women's colourway shown.
ASICS Trabuco Max 5. The ASICS Trabuco Max 5 in beige/pink is a trail running shoe from ASICS. It was listed at $176.71 CAD on November 11, 2026. This is the women's colourway shown.
Saucony Xodus Ultra 4. The Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 in coral/red is a trail running shoe from Saucony. It was listed at $213.42 CAD on November 11, 2026. This is the colourway shown.
Over $220
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23. The Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 in blue/beige is a running shoe from Brooks. It was listed at $221.94 CAD on November 11, 2026. This is the colourway shown.
Saucony Triumph 24 GTX. The Saucony Triumph 24 GTX in black is a running shoe from Saucony. It was listed at $286.86 CAD on November 11, 2026. This is the colourway shown.
Three of these picks are trail running shoes, so they suit a runner who runs off-road more than on pavement. For a road runner, choose from the others. Browse more models in our sneaker listings, or see our running shoes collection.
