Suggestions for inexpensive pair of sneakers?

Honestly New Balance is my favorite running shoe...........you should try a discount store like TJ Maxx I usually only spend about $40 for New Balance there! Good luck!

I never thought about checking out TJ Maxx!  Another good idea!  Thank you.

-Elli

Another great place to buy New Balance (or any other shoe for that matter) is Kohl's. 

I read that plantar fasciitis actually had tight calves as it's root cause. So now I do stuff to loosen up my calves in hopes mine won't come back.

I developed plantar fasciitis after having surgery on a broke ankle, but it seems to have greatly improved since I lost weight...not sure if there is a connection or not.  I do wear heels to work almost every day and have a high arch. 

My favorite shoes have always been New Balance, but Saucony come very highly recommended (yes this is superficial but I couldn't get over how the shoes looked). 

As someone mentioned, try TJMaxx or Ross's or Marshall's (if you have any of those).  You can also check online. Zappo's is a pretty good site and if I'm not mistaken, you can order and return shoes without a charge.

If you are going to be on your feet, especially with impact, get good shoes.  And I'm sure you can find New Balance for that price at most places (also try outlet malls).

I usually "retire" my running sneakers to be my gym sneaks after they have too many miles on them.  They still offer great support but not enough for running and since I do that every few months I've always got a fresh pair to leave in my gym bag.   

It also sounds like you know the brand and style you like, so try shopping online.  I like shoes.com and shoebuy.com for specific searches since shipping is free both ways.

Just thought I would update.  I bought a pair of Nike sneakers, retail price $62.  Bought at Kohl's where they were running a "power sale" Saturday morning for $40.  I had $10 Kohl's cash from the shopping I did the week before and I had a 15% off your entire purchase at Kohl's for the weekend.  So, the sneakers (which feel pretty darn good) cost $27.

Not bad if I do say so myself.