Top 10 Best Sneakers Under $100 For 2026

This year's under $100 list is so good that some of the shoes on this list are better than the expensive ones. So don't go out there and waste your money because today I'm giving you the top 10 best sneakers under $100 for 2026. Like always, I'm gonna try and leave links to all of the shoes down in the description to make your life easier, but let's get into it. Coming in at number 10, the Nike Ava X. This is basically a lightweight version of the Nike Ava Rover, one of Nike's newest and best sneakers in their comfort range. And honestly, in them trying to make a lighter, more breathable version of the Ava Rover, they somehow made a cheaper, better one. The midsole now has Cushlon 3.0 foam, one of my favorite from Nike, specifically for like everyday wear. It's just super soft and well-cushioned. It just feels great walking around. The up top is a super breathable mesh that's also extremely lightweight, one of the main goals for this pair of shoes. The whole idea behind this sneaker is to make it as lightweight, packable, and breathable as possible. So kind of the perfect summer shoe. So really, if you have any travel plans this summer or are gonna be doing a lot of walking or anything like that, I highly recommend picking these things up. Another huge reason I like this pair of shoes is despite their slimmed down design, they still have a pretty wide toe box. They're not overly narrow or anything like that. They just kind of mold to your foot. So honestly, I think even people with wider feet will find these really comfortable. Banger pair. Coming in at number nine, kind of the complete opposite of that one, the Puma RS Surge. It's kind of a chunky dad style shoe and is a really cool update on one of my favorite lines to this date from Puma, which is the RS line. It's a lot more modern and sleeker looking in terms of all of the different panels. I mean, I absolutely love the way that these things look, especially if you opt for the hairy suede version, which just has a little bit more texture and better materials, feeling more premium. Whichever one you go for, I think the quality to price ratio is phenomenal with these. They look particularly good with baggier outfits and shorts. There's just a ton of different colorways and fun options to choose from. They're extremely comfortable with great cushioning underfoot. It's another one that's wide foot friendly as well. However, with that, I will say if your feet are slightly more narrow, I'd probably go a half size down. Like there's a decent amount of room in the toe box. Coming in at number eight, the Adidas AE2, which shockingly can be found for as low as $40 in 2026. That's right. A bunch of posts have been going viral recently of people finding these things in outlets and not just one specific colorway, but a bunch of them. All for just $40. I mean, it's an astonishing price for such an amazing pair of shoes. But obviously because these posts are going viral, I wouldn't be surprised if people are clearing them out. Now, of course, this niche $40 price point is limited to just outlets. But if you don't have access to an outlet or went there and found out that they don't have your size, don't worry. Because these are still very easy to find for under $100 online. Now, as far as the shoe themselves, they're packed with tech. They look extremely good. They've got light boost and I believe light strike cushioning in the midsole. They're specifically designed to look good on and off the court. So honestly, when I styled these things up, I thought, wow, this is a really good looking basketball shoe. So overall, if you want a really well-made performance basketball sneaker or just something that you can wear every single day, and honestly, if I found these things in an outlet for $40, I'm getting three pairs for the rotation. Coming in at number seven, we got Vans. And not necessarily any specific one, but I will have a couple of different recommendations. It's such a simple classic design that transcends temporary hype or trends, which we're currently in now. But in 2026 with, yes, Vans being one of the most popular shoes, it's kind of a trend, but also just refreshing new designs that are getting people excited. And unlike some other sneakers that go through trends and don't really have much substance to them, practically speaking, Vans on the other hand are just a great shoe, regardless of whatever else people are feeling about it. But I do have to be honest, Vans new designs are incredible. Some of the ones that I particularly like are the pearlized version and the flame ones go hard. The best part about all of this is the fact that they go for $100. It's a shoe that's gonna last you a very long time that's affordable and accessible. Now, they're not gonna be the most comfortable shoes. And personally, I usually opt for something with more comfort orientated. You can't argue with the fact that these things go with pretty much any outfit and just look clean. Now, there's so many amazing designs that are upcoming this year, but I will say if you don't wanna go for one of the more hyped versions or can't get your hands on it, there's absolutely nothing wrong with just a classic original. So good that even Louis Vuitton wanted a piece of that and we'll sell it back to you for thousands. Coming in at number six, the Nike V5 Runner. Now, I say this all the time, but I'm gonna keep this one short, I promise. Because honestly, these have been featured in pretty much every affordable accessible video that I've made. So here's what you need to know if you're interested in this shoe. Extremely comfortable, extremely affordable, look great and are an amazing value for money in terms of quality and just looking good. Generally speaking though, this is a retro runner and I would say if you're on the market for a retro runner and are on a budget under $100 for these things, I think it's an amazing deal. Absolutely one of the best at this price point. But coming in at number five, the Adidas Zen Boost. This is actually a brand new model that Adidas just introduced to the market. And I mean, after testing these things out for the past few weeks, I think it's pretty insane that something like this exists. Essentially what this pair of shoes is, is kind of a budget version of the $200 Hyperboost Edge. So it keeps that super minimal clean aesthetic, but now you have a different cushioning. Instead of Hyperboost Pro that the $200 pair has, these now have something called Boost Plus. Now it's hard to know exactly the little intricate details and differences between the two, but on foot what you will feel is a better walking and everyday use case for the Zen Boost, whereas the Hyperboost Pro is a lot more bouncy and something that you're supposed to run in. But comparing these to the older versions of Boost, which most people are gonna be familiar with, it's lighter. It feels softer underfoot, but it does still have that Boost feeling, which is great. For $100, you're getting an ultra comfortable pair of shoes that are perfect for everyday wear, go with a ton of different outfits because of that clean minimal design. It's breathable and they have a really nice stretchy tongue, which is always a plus. But taking the number four spot and I don't know who hurt Adidas, but they are on one at the moment. It's the Adizero Pacer. Now this is another mind-blowing $100 pair of shoes, except this one looks identical to the extremely popular Evo SL. I actually did a full review on this pair of shoes because they've genuinely shocked me. But the main point that I think stood out the most to me is that these are not just an affordable version of the Evo SL, because I think for a lot of use cases, they're better. And I don't say that lightly because the Evo SL is one of my favorite shoes of all time. It's just amazingly comfortable and great. Wearing them side by side, it's very easy to spot which one is better for what scenario. And I will just easily say, if you're interested in wearing either one of these shoes casually for everyday use, go with the Pacer. Cushioning that they have on here is extremely soft and squishy and just feels amazing underfoot walking around. It doesn't have that bouncy, snappy feeling that the Evo SL has, which obviously led to a lot of people trying to wear them every day and then feeling slightly unstable. So if you are one of those who found the Evo SL unstable, this is a great alternate option. I think these, and especially for $100, go with these. It's also got a really nice padded ankle area and tongue because now they don't have to worry about cutting weight like they do for the Evo SL. So the upper combined with the squishy midsole just makes these ultra comfortable. Overall, just an amazing pair of shoes that's extremely hard to beat at this price point. Highly recommend trying them out. You might prefer them to the world's most popular sneaker right now. But like every year, let's talk about some honorable mentions that kind of should be on this list, but they're here. It's just so packed. First one, the New Balance 740 and 530. Now, spoken about these two shoes plenty of different times and the only reason I combine them is because they have the exact same midsole and ultimately are practically the same shoe. Amazing retro runners. I just think maybe New Balance should have updated these by now with some different new version, but they haven't, so they're here. Now, another honorable mention, which I'm also gonna combine because they're slightly the same. It's the Zoom Streak 3 and the Skylon 11. Now, huge fan of both of these, but because both of them have just released, they're a lot harder to find exactly for $100. So give this a couple months and you'll easily be able to find them. They're super lightweight, breathable, and comfortable. They really encapsulate that kind of, you know, 2010s type Nike runner aesthetic and also feel on foot, which I personally love. They're just great options for everyday wear, especially if you like that look. But last honorable mention, this one's crazy, a little bit strange. The HeyDude Stride S. Now, these were designed by the man who made the Yeezy 700 and the Yeezy Foam Runner. And of course, I'm talking about Steven Smith. Well, he left Yeezy to go to Crocs and then Crocs bought HeyDude, and that's how we got this shoe. But his goal for this pair of shoes was to make an extremely durable, extremely comfortable pair of shoes all for just $100 and then call them the ultimate dad shoe. Honestly, I think he did it. These are really great value, extremely comfortable, and decently well-made. The drawback with these is because they look so much like Yeezys, they're completely sold out as of right now. But they did say that these will be back later down the line this year and have a bunch of other releases. So for when they do, $100, great pair of shoes. But it's time for the top three and kicking us off the Asics Ventex. Ah, you thought I was going to say the 1130, no. Well, while that shoe is great and I would kind of put them alongside the Ventex, almost everyone has a pair of the 1130s at this point. So if you want something a little bit different, but kind of the same, this is an amazing option. In fact, I would say the Ventex is quietly the better option. It's also $100, just like the 1130s, except with the Ventex, it's a little bit more trail-inspired. So it has that extra ruggedness and durability while looking just as good, at least in my opinion. You've got a thicker outsole with better lugs, so they're going to last a lot longer. You've got a very similar mesh and synthetic overlay setup as any other retro runner that Asics does. And the midsole itself, in terms of cushioning, has the same gel technology that Asics uses in the 1130 and a bunch of other models. Now look, if you prefer the look of the 1130, sure, go for those. They're undeniable value. But if you want something a little bit different that packs incredible value, incredible comfort with extra durability, try the Ventex. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Coming in at number two, a pair of shoes that shocked me, especially considering that it's a Nike, the Wimflow 12. These are one of, if not the best value sneaker that Nike has on their website. Even though they belong to the Wimflow line, which is Nike's longstanding line of budget runners, this 12th version feels completely different and also looks it. This new redesign makes them look incredible, especially in the right colorways. They've got a much larger stack of Cushlon 3.0 foam. Like I said, one of my favorite for everyday wear. And the fact that you can get these for $100 and they're also one of the most comfortable shoes that you can buy from Nike, it's pretty insane value. Hands down, one of the best shoes that you can pick up in this price range. It works great as an everyday sneaker, walking around, or of course, actually running in it. Some daily runs, you know, some easier runs, it can easily do that. Let's put it this way. I would take these over the Pegasus 42, especially for the price saving. The use case is somewhat similar, something that's super versatile and can be used for everyday and also running. I also think they look a lot better, but hey, that's just me. But coming in at number one, and I'm cheating a little bit here, but you'll thank me for that. It's the Adidas Hyperboost LT. This sneaker has no right being available at this price point. I recently reviewed the Hyperboost Euphoria caged version or the one with the 3D printed side panels. And if you wanna check out all of the details, feel free to watch that review because this LT pair is identical in every single way, except for those 3D printed side panels. Same design, same cushioning technology, same incredible comfort. But these ones are 110, and those 3D printed ones are 170. Now, why I'm cheating is because this pair of shoes hasn't fully released yet. There was one very small launch and obviously they flew and completely sold out. Now, even though it's gonna have its full launch later down the line this month, I do also expect them to fly off of shelves as well. Ultimately, you're probably not gonna find these under $100 for the next few months. Considering how hyped up this new Hyperboost cushioning is from Adidas, almost everything that's labeled with that will probably fly. But we're already seeing the Hyperboost Edge go on sale and discount. So I think it's extremely realistic that in a few months time, you'll probably be able to find this LT version for under $100. And if you do, that is insane. You're getting a huge thick stack of this Hyperboost cushioning that's Adidas' latest cushioning technology, an evolution of the classic boost that we all know. It is a slightly different compound to the Hyperboost Pro that's found in the performance running on the Edge. This version is slightly softer and obviously more tuned for everyday lifestyle wear, which is exactly what this pair of shoes was designed for. Now, it's not to say that I don't think you can run in these because I think you could, like they feel like they still got some get up and go. But the interesting thing is despite having such a large stack of foam, they're still incredibly stable. The general shape of these things has been widened out. So they just feel great on foot. They're also slightly rounded at the back specifically for that heel to toe transition means walking around feels great. It looks incredible. And I honestly think it's going to be one of the most popular shoes once it fully releases and people go crazy for it. But out of all of the shoes that I spoke about in today's video, I'm very interested to find out which one you would actually wear. Drop it down in the comments. I'll have a little read through. And like always, I'm going to leave another video in the top left-hand corner. Click on it to check it out. It's a banger.