The 12 Best Labor Day Sneakers Deals in 2023

Olesya Senchenko wears earrings, a necklace, a white t-shirt, a black oversized blazer jacket from Lanvin, a brown leather crocodile pattern YSL Saint-Laurent bag, brown leather pants from Antik Batik, white sneakers shoes from Chloe, on February 22, 2021 in Paris, France.

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published 1 September 2023

With vacation season drawing to a close, many people—including myself—are falling back into a more normal routine, and that includes returning to a workout schedule. Plus, the arrival of cooler weather means it's time to retire sandals, espadrilles, and flip-flops for closed-toed shoes. In summary, 'tis the season for sneakers, and if you're like me, you've worn down your go-to pairs and are in desperate need of some new ones. After all, running, lifting, and even walking in old, over-creased sneakers can lead to slower, more ineffective workouts and even to physical pain.

For that reason, I've scoured the sales sections of Nike, Reebok, and Nordstrom, all of whom are slashing prices significantly on both fashion and athletic sneakers. Whether you're training for a marathon or a lifting competition, running at the gym or simply walking to the mall, these brands have something for everybody this Labor Day Weekend.

Best Fashion Sneakers on Sale

Cole Haan GrandPro Topspin Sneaker

These sleek leather sneakers from Cole Haan were inspired by tennis fashion, with their smooth, clean lines. And for some added spice, they're adorned at the back and tongue with

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lift High Top Platform Sneaker

These classic Chuck Taylors have been updated with an adorable illustration of a sunbeam, cloud, and a few stray raindrops—perfect for just about any season, but especially for stowing away for spring.

Vince Warren Platform Sneaker

These sleek, laceless sneakers match with just about any outfit, and they feature a generous platform meant to add noticeable height without the discomfort of heels.

Sam Edelman Layla Sneaker

Lean fully into the sporty-chic look with this classic sneakers from Sam Edelman, which feature subdued suede overlays.

Tory Burch Ladybug Sneaker

This sneaker blends different textures of leather and textile, along with various shades of beige, white, and black, to give the classic clean sneaker look a much-needed update.

Nike Dunk High SE Women's Shoes

I'm obsessed with this unique take on the classic Jordan silhouette, with its playful, cloud-like pattern. It adds a touch of whimsy to the otherwise clunky, traditionally masculine shoe.

Best Athletic Sneakers on Sale

Nike LeBron Witness 6 Basketball Shoes

These eye-catching basketball shoes promise optimal comfort and secure grips, so you can perform your best and look great all the while.

Reebok Floatride Energy 5 Women's Running Shoes

These running shoes include midfoot plates to keep you steady while you move, as well as lightweight uppers so that you don't overheat or feel weighed down while you run.

Nike Structure 124 Premium Women's Road Running Shoes

These running shoes from Nike are designed for comfort and feature padding from heel to toe in order to protect the feet from the harshness of pavement. Plus, they're designed for breathability, making them an optimal choice no matter the season.

Reebok Flexagon Force 4 Women's Training Shoes

More interested in lifting than running? No problem. These sneakers are designed to cushion your feet no matter how heavy your weights are. They're also made with running, jumping, and other aerobic activities in mind, so you can finally pick up a pair of sneakers as versatile as you are.

Reebok Legacy Lifter III Women's Weightlifting

These shoes, made specifically for weightlifting, can be adjusted to achieve the perfect height for squats and other exercises. They also have an adjustable velcro midfoot strip that can be easily adjusted for comfort and security.

On Cloudaway Hiking Sneaker - Women

Whether you're new to hiking or an all-out aficionado, consider this pair from On. They're made with extra cushions and effective grips so that you can seamlessly traverse tricky, uneven terrain.

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Gabrielle Ulubay is a Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. She has also written about sexual wellness, politics, culture, and fashion at Marie Claire and at publications including The New York Times, HuffPost Personal, Bustle, Alma, Muskrat Magazine, O'Bheal, and elsewhere. Her personal essay in The New York Times' Modern Love column kickstarted her professional writing career in 2018, and that piece has since been printed in the 2019 revised edition of the Modern Love book. Having studied history, international relations, and film, she has made films on politics and gender equity in addition to writing about cinema for Film Ireland, University College Cork, and on her personal blog, gabrielleulubay.medium.com. Before working with Marie Claire, Gabrielle worked in local government, higher education, and sales, and has resided in four countries and counting. She has worked extensively in the e-commerce and sales spaces since 2020, and spent two years at Drizly, where she developed an expertise in finding the best, highest quality goods and experiences money can buy.

Deeply political, she believes that skincare, haircare, and sexual wellness are central tenets to one's overall health and fights for them to be taken seriously, especially for people of color. She also loves studying makeup as a means of artistic expression, drawing on her experience as an artist in her analysis of beauty trends. She's based in New York City, where she can be found watching movies or running her art business when she isn't writing. Find her on Twitter at @GabrielleUlubay or on Instagram at @gabrielle.ulubay, or follow her art at @suburban.graffiti.art