This "go-to shoe for long Sunday runs" just got a major Prime Day discount, and I'd definitely buy a pair (if I didn't own them already)

Altra FWD Via
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The Altra FWD Via are some of my favorite running shoes because, while they're not fast or snappy, they're perfect for long, slow runs.

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That's exactly the way I like to run, which is why I already own a pair. So even though I won't be taking advantage of this Amazon Prime Day deal, I can thoroughly recommend it. Right now, you can save 30% on men's Altra FWD Via, from $160 down to $111.99 on Amazon, and the same 30% discount on women's Altra FWD Via, from $160 down to $111.99 on Amazon, although this one's only on sizes 6 through 9.

Ladies with size 5 feet are unfortunately out of luck, and the availability of colors will vary across both genders. Check out the deal in full below:

Amazon Prime Day deal: Altra FWD Via

Altra  FWD Via running shoe
Altra FWD Via running shoe: was $160 now $111.99 at Amazon

The same great deal across men's and women's sizes (although no size 5 or 5.5 for ladies), the Altra FWD Via was rated 4/5 stars in our review, and I called it my "go-to" shoe for long runs. This is due to the chunky sole, slender 4mm drop, wide toebox for a comfortable, sturdy landing, and rocker motion, which propels you forward with ease.

These are the best running shoes for me (and perhaps you too) because a) I'm not a particularly fast runner at the best of times, and b) I like the meditative aspect of slower running.

It's a perfect way to wind down with a podcast, an audiobook, or allow the active part of my brain to work on a problem I'm trying to solve. Screw ChatGPT: Give me a long stretch of road and these shoes, and I'll work through a problem eventually. If you like longer stretches instead of fast interval work, or you'd like a shoe in your arsenal capable of handling easy, longer runs, this is the one for you.

If you're looking for a new running watch to pair with your new shoes, might I point you to my pick of the Amazon Prime Day Garmin deals as well? I've curated a buffet of 11 of the best deals well worth your time.

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Matt Evans
Senior Fitness & Wearables Editor

Matt is TechRadar's expert on all things fitness, wellness and wearable tech.

A former staffer at Men's Health, he holds a Master's Degree in journalism from Cardiff and has written for brands like Runner's World, Women's Health, Men's Fitness, LiveScience and Fit&Well on everything fitness tech, exercise, nutrition and mental wellbeing.

Matt's a keen runner, ex-kickboxer, not averse to the odd yoga flow, and insists everyone should stretch every morning. When he’s not training or writing about health and fitness, he can be found reading doorstop-thick fantasy books with lots of fictional maps in them.

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