I test walking shoes for a living and my favorite budget pick is under $60 in the Prime Big Deal Days sale

You don’t have to compromise on quality with this wallet-friendly find

Columbia Konos TRS
(Image credit: Future/Lou Mudge)

If you need some good quality shoes, but can't stretch your budget for some Brooks or Hokas, this hybrid pair from Columbia might be the right fit for you.

What's more, some pairs are reduced for Amazon’s annual Prime Big Deals Day sale, with prices as low as $58.12 in some sizes and styles.

These deals are only available to Prime members, but you can get a 30-day free trial if you’re not a member already. Just don't forget to cancel before the 30 days are up.

Columbia Konos TRS
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Columbia Konos TRS: was $100 now $58.12 at Amazon

I tested this shoe earlier in 2025 and was pleasantly surprised by its versatility. They’re well-cushioned and comfortable over hard surfaces, but also sturdy and protective enough to wear on the trail.

This is my top budget-friendly pick for my best walking shoe guide. With an RRP of $100, it’s already half the price of some of the top-of-the-line offerings from big sportswear brands, and with this 42% discount, it’s even more affordable.

Often, shoes designed for trail walking are quite heavy and chunky underfoot, but these don’t fall into that trap. They remain lightweight and well-ventilated despite being designed for off-roading.

Plus, the soles are bouncy with great energy return, meaning it's comfortable underfoot on concrete, too.

Lou Mudge
Fitness Writer

Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.


Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.

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