And the sheer variety of shoes that are on sale is pretty impressive too. You can take up to 42% off a new pair of sneakers or a whopping 55% off hiking boots —and if your plans skew more indoorsy, there are cozy slippers on sale for up to 44% off.

You can tell if a shoe has that support by doing a “twist test,” where you hold the shoe on the ends and try to twist it like you’re wringing out a washcloth. “The stiffer the shoe, the better,” Lockwood says. BTW, all of the shoes we chose passed the twist test.

Our experienced fitness editors found the best discounts on walking shoes that they've tested. Sales include Hoka, Brooks, and Skechers shoes.

Shoppers trying to access the Boots website are currently being placed in an online queue due to the number of people trying to access the site. People hoping to shop online at Boots are being met with a message that tells them they have been placed in a virtual queue because the site is so busy with Black Friday shoppers.

As a fitness and shopping writer, I’ve tested dozens of Nike sneakers and feel confident that I’ll get the same level of quality with each pair. Still, I’m a bargain hunter, and I like to do everything I can to get a discounted price,