Fall is in the air which means holiday shopping is right around the corner. While there are plenty of great gift ideas for runners out there, nothing tops the right pair of shoes. That said, never pay full price for the shoes you want the most. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals starting earlier and lasting longer, you won’t have to.

The Black Friday deals are coming in hot and heavy this month. Despite the fact we've still got a little to go until the official date (November 29), the fitness apparel deals at Nike have arrived early. If you’re looking to refresh your workout wardrobe without breaking the bank, now’s the perfect time to invest in high-quality gear for less

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

Designed to give athletes a boost of energy during physical exertion, GU is well-loved by runners. Not necessarily the taste, but that’s to be expected with any sports nutrition gel. This pack comes with 24 vanilla bean pouches, which is a pretty neutral flavor.

The best deals I’ve spotted so far include a solid 38% off the Nike InfinityRN 4 Road Running Shoes, bringing them down to under $100. There’s also $15 off the Nike men's Dri-FIT Joggers, a perfect pair of bottoms for gentler movement. And 38% off the 38% off the Nike Indy Light-Support Padded V-Neck Sports Bra means it’s only $22 right now.

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.

Luckily, now is the time to load up thanks to these early walking shoes Black Friday deals. With all the sales happening, it can be tough to know which sneakers are worth your tim