Uncover the key differences between Hoka and Brooks running shoes before you invest in footwear. Here we examine the brands to help you find the right one for you.

Brooks is having a big online sale on its popular running shoes with some of its top-rated men's and women's styles discounted up to 57% off. Here are the best deals from the sale

Now on sale for as low as $75, this deal on the Brooks Ghost 15 is one of the best you'll find online right now. Sizes have already started to sell out, and the promotion at Dick's Sporting Goods ends on May 4, so make sure to pick yours up soon.

Hoka and Brooks are mainstays among the most popular shoe brands for dedicated runners. Both are known for making comfortable, durable shoes. Both offer models to suit a wide range of running scenarios. And both fall somewhere near the middle of the spectrum between minimalist and maximalist design.

Running is supposed to be one of the cheapest ways to get in shape. Or so they say. As an avid runner, I've seen some of the best running shoes on the market sell for upwards of $150 for a pair. So before I shop for new shoes,