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REI's fitness sale takes up to 33% off Hoka shoes, Garmin smartwatches and more

REI's fitness sale takes up to 33% off Hoka shoes, Garmin smartwatches and more

CNN05-06-2025

REI has launched a new fitness sale this week, packed with hundreds of workout deals across quite a few of CNN Underscored's favorite brands. With up to 30% in savings, you can score deep discounts on editor-favorite Hoka running shoes, best-tested Garmin fitness trackers and more.
With nearly 1,000 deals up for grabs, I've shopped through pages of offers to find my favorite 25 discounts in the REI fitness sale. Just act fast! As select sizes and colors are beginning to sell out.
Hoka Women's Clifton 9 Running Shoes
As I've gotten more into running, I've been eyeing this pair of Hoka shoes after countless coworkers praised them. We loved their plush foam midsoles and lightweight feel for cushioning steps, and with today's sale, I might have to try them out for myself.Read our review
Merrell Women's Agility Peak 5 Trail Running Shoes
Save 25% on this pair of trail-running shoes from Merrell. It should be no surprise that the girl with blue hair would be partial to the Frost Blue color, but two other styles are receiving the same discount.
Saucony Women's Tempus Road-Running Shoes
Saucony's Superfoam padding helps provide an even smoother stride for these road-running shoes. I love the vibrant designs that are anything but boring, not to mention the fact that you can score the lowest price of the year at 30% off.
Arc'teryx Men's Norvan LD 3 GTX Shoe
These streamlined kicks get right to the point for trail running. They come in a neutral color and offer a water-repellent build thanks to Gore-Tex materials. Save 19% with this rare discount.
Altra Women's Lone Peak 6 Trail Running Shoes
Save 30% on this pair of Altra shoes ahead of your next trail run. They're waterproof and feature 5mm footbeds with a multidirectional lug pattern for extra traction on nearly any terrain.
Patagonia Women's 3.5-Inch Strider Pro Shorts
Take nearly 40% off this pair of bright red running shorts. They're perfect for lounging around on warm days or wearing while hiking trails. They feature a stretchy waistband and a recycled polyester build.
Outdoor Research Vantage Crop Top
This crop top comes in black or pink designs to go with the rest of your summer fitness outfit. It has a compressed fit with stretchy fabric for extra support.
Arc'teryx Women's Norvan Crew Shirt
I love the oversized fit of this t-shirt. It's meant to keep you comfortable when worn underneath hiking gear and is seeing a rare price cut in select sizes.
The North Face Women's Winter Warm Pro Pants
I love sharing a good off-season deal, and that's why these pants from The North Face make the cut. You might not wear these until fall or winter, but it's rare to see a 20% price drop from a brand this popular.
Arc'teryx Women's Taema Thermal Hoody
Wear this thermal hoodie on your way to workout classes on cooler spring mornings. It has dropped to its best price in over a year in three different colors for $20 off.
Patagonia Men's 18-Inch Hydropeak Board Shorts
This pair of board shorts comes in three fun styles and tons of sizes, so you can add the perfect one to your summer wardrobe. The 24% discount is the best I've tracked all year, making it all the more enticing to snag this lightweight, quick-drying design.
Smartwool Men's Intraknit Active T-Shirt
When you think of Smartwool, you'll probably picture one of the best base layers in the game for keeping you warm. The brand also makes performance gear to keep you cool, like this Active T-Shirt on sale for 25% off in three colors.
Free Country Men's Engineered Swim Shorts
Your summer workout routine deserves to take a detour for some pool time. Be ready to swim laps or just beat the heat in this pair of color-blocked shorts at nearly 30% off.
Arc'teryx Men's Delta Half-Zip Pullover
This half-zip pullover is the perfect piece of outerwear for early morning jogs or gloomy spring days. It boasts sweat-wicking tech under the arms to keep you comfortable and is great for once we make it through summer and get into cooler fall weather.
Glyder Men's 7.5-Inch Medalist Shorts
These soft, stretchy workout pants seem so comfortable that you'll also want to wear them around the house. They feature a drawstring waistband and zippered back pocket for storing valuables during runs.
Garmin Venu 3S
The Venu 3S is one of Garmin's best smartwatches, offering a chicer, more stylish design compared to the brand's more rugged fitness trackers. It's the best all-around option if you're looking to balance fitness features with other tech you'd use outside the workout class. Its multiday battery life supports text and app and call notifications, plus all the run-tracking capabilities you'd expect.
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Smartwatch
The first discount on Garmin's new solar-powered smartwatch is here. Revealed back at CES 2025, the new Instinct 3 Solar features theoretically never-ending battery life, with its sun-powered design. Seven hours of sunlight per day can indefinitely extend the usage of its monochrome display and fitness tracking tech.Read our review
Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire
The upgraded version of our pick for the best premium running watch, the Garmin Fenix 8 Sapphire, features a more durable display with an AMOLED panel that's brighter than our best-tested pick. Save $200 and score the best price I've tracked on this high-end fitness tracker that's built to last for years' worth of hikes, runs and workouts.
Garmin Forerunner 165
The most affordable Garmin on the list, this Forerunner 165 features smartphone connectivity that can send heart rate data, details about your pace and other training info right to your iPhone.
Garmin Forerunner 165 Music
For an extra $50, the Forerunner 165 Music adds built-in storage to bring music along with you. If you like to travel light for your workouts, this will ensure you can still rock out to your fitness playlist without bringing a phone along.
Osprey 65-Liter Transporter Duffel Bag
Haul all your workout gear to and from the gym in this 65-liter Osprey duffel bag. It's 25% off and lands at the best price of the season in your choice of two colors.
CamelBak Zephyr Pro Hydration Vest
This hydration vest is ready to keep the water flowing during long runs, race days and whatever other outdoor adventures are on the books. Save $48 with this limited-time deal.
Nathan 12-Liter Trail Mix Hydration Vest
Take $50 off this 12-liter hydration pack that comes in a beautiful blue hue. It has a 2-liter water reservoir and plenty of extra room for gear or snacks.
Osprey Arcane Duffel Pack
This duffel pack is perfect for smaller workout kits or for use as your everyday bag. You can use it as an over-the-shoulder bag or with a typical backpack-style configuration.
CamelBak 21-Ounce Quick Grip Chill Handheld Water Bottle
The CamelBak Quick Grip Chill handheld water bottle is made with runners in mind. It features a harness that fits onto your hand and even has a little pocket for your smartphone or wallet. When the deals experts at CNN Underscored are hunting down deals, we're searching through thousands of listings in savings events or shopping the clearance sections from major retailers to find the best ways to save. For this story, our editors cross-referenced our best-tested guides to find deals on CNN Underscored's favorite products.
CNN Underscored's deals editors look out for your wallet daily, scouring sales every morning. We tap a range of techniques and consider a variety of factors to determine whether a deal is worthy of coverage, such as price history checks, available coupon codes and competitor pricing.
Our team, consisting of senior editor Rikka Altland, editor Jacqueline Saguin and associate editor Elena Matarazzo, is passionate about unearthing deals that we would be tempted to shop, and enjoy finding a great deal on a coveted item (especially one that's top-tested by our experts) because it means that we're helping our readers make savvy buying decisions.

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