Used Shoes of the Summer 2025

This week on Shoe Eating Monster, I’m taking you through my latest thrifted running shoe haul — and y’all, it’s a good one.I scored FIVE pairs of quality running shoes for under $45 each, and I’m walking you through what makes each one special, how they’re holding up used, and what I’ll be testing them for. From the featherlight Altra Vanish Carbon to the plush Brooks Glycerin GTS 22, this is a budget runner’s dream.Altra Vanish Carbon – $30Carbon-plated race shoe with a roomy zero-drop fit.Topo MT-5 – $22Road-to-trail hybrid with Vibram grip and cushy ZipFoam.Karhu Ikoni 2.0 – $10Data-driven daily trainer with Finnish flair.Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 – $43Max cushion + stability = on-your-feet-all-day dream.Whether you're on a budget, a gear nerd, or just thrifting-curious — tune in and see which pair is worth tracking down secondhand.📧 Have a shoe you want me to test? Reach out: [email protected]📸 Follow along: @RunnahPod🎧 Subscribe to Shoe Eating Monster and be part of your favorite local running community!🧵 Shoes featured: