7 Best Cheap Nike Running Shoes in 2025

At £110, Winflo 11 is a steal vs. the £120 average Nike daily trainer. For a budget-friendly shoe, it surprisingly delivers comfort with its plush cushioning, further enhanced by the full-length Air unit. Plus, its breathability and durability make it a reliable trainer for prolonged use—making it our top cheap Nike running shoe.

Winflo 11 doesn’t hold back and houses a velvet foam that’s 35.0% softer than average, as per our durometer. Not only is it soft, but rises to a generous 37.6 mm in the heel for softer landings in this area. To counter the mushiness, the Air unit provides subtle energy return for efficient turnover.

Winflo 11’s upper feels premium, providing both padding and breathability. Despite its thick nature, it still earned a high 4/5 breathability score in our smoke test, ensuring humid weather and blisters can’t stop us from running.

Value for money is another advantage since its outsole is tough and long-lasting. Measuring 15.5% harder and 0.4 mm thicker than average, it ensures solid resistance against wear and tear, further proven by its pristine condition even after numerous outdoor test runs.

Unfortunately, Winflo 11 has a significantly narrow heel at 84.6 mm vs. the 90.4 mm average. Rear strikers who need more stability should look elsewhere for better support.

For only £90, we didn’t expect much responsiveness from the Nike Interact Run, but it actually surprised us with the best energy return in the Nike cheap running shoes category. Besides impressive rebound scores in the lab, it continues to surprise us with a premium Flyknit upper. It’s wrapped in a light and bendable package as the icing on the cake.

Interact Run had a good bounce that kept us going during our runs. In our energy return test, it achieved remarkable scores for its category, with 54.2% in the heel and 58.5% in the forefoot. It has an airy build that boosts our agility, confirmed by its low 8.5 oz (241g) reading on our scale.

Comfort is highlighted in its fluid midsole that allows us to move with minimal resistance. In our bend test, Interact Run emerged 9.3% more flexible than the average.

Its plush yet breezy Flyknit upper seals the deal, offering a premium experience at an affordable price. The material is dotted with ventilation holes and achieved the maximum 5/5 breathability score in our smoke test. It also smashed our durability test with a perfect 5/5 rating, a rare combination in the lab!

Unfortunately, Interact Run lags in terms of traction, and the low 0.21 result reflects it. Those who face wet conditions often and don’t want to struggle should go for another pair.

The Quest 5 is a cheap running shoe that is best used as a sweet sneaker thanks to its attractive design. And it's also an awesomely comfortable shoe with ample cushioning, making it our best stylish sneaker among cheap Nike running shoes.

At just £80, the Quest 5 is well below Nike's average running shoe price of £130. But despite being in the budget category, it is quite a good-looking shoe, one that we have no hesitation wearing out to work, school, or any other casual setting. 

We also have no qualms with the shoe's overall comfort, which is outstanding. There is a tonne of padding around the heel and the tongue, with the latter measuring 10.2 mm thick. That is 43% thicker than the average road running shoe.

The Quest 5 also needs no break-in time and is plenty flexible right out of the box. It is 26.7% more flexible than average running shoes based on our 30-degree bend test, giving it a nicely natural feel while wearing them casually.

However, wide-footed individuals might need to size up since the Quest 5 runs narrow in the toebox. It has a very aggressive taper that makes its width at the big toe 6.6 mm narrower than average.

Revolution 7 is a crowd favourite among Nike’s cheap running shoes. At only £70, it’s 45% cheaper than the average of our lab-tested Nike trainers. It offers versatility for activities beyond running and remarkable stability for its price.

One thing we immediately noticed upon our first slip-on is the slightly broad base and firm cushion, both of which contribute to a more stable ride. Our calliper confirms above-average widths, particularly in the 93.1 mm heel vs. the 90.2 mm average. Meanwhile, our durometer shows a firm 28.4 HA cushion, 20.3% firmer than average. We feel the shoe is supportive enough for those with mild stability needs, which adds value beyond £70.

Complementing the tougher underfoot is a free-flowing midsole that bends easily to our demands. This boosts comfort and makes Revolution versatile enough for walks, gym workouts, and other activities. Our bend test confirms it’s 37.5% more adaptive than average.

Our lab tests reveal a low 21.0 mm forefoot stack, which may feel harsh to mid-to-forefoot strikers on longer runs. Our runs tell us this shoe is more suitable for heel-strikers.