Sneaker sales reach fever pitch: don't miss out

April showers bring May flowers, but this month's discounts on sneakers are blooming now. With the annual rite of spring – April Fool's Day – in the rearview mirror, retailers are unleashing a flood of deals on footwear across the board.

Top brands see deep discounts

On Running's highly-regarded Cloudnova 2 sneakers have dropped 32% from $170 to $115 at on.com, while the Cloudmonster Void model sees a 21% cut to $135. Hoka's versatile Transport walking shoe is now $105 at Amazon, $120 at Zappos, and $150 at Backcountry.

For those seeking more aggressive running shoes, Saucony's ProGrid Omni 9 styles are 50% off at Nordstrom, now just $75. Salomon's XT-6 Gore-Tex hiking boots have been slashed 40% to $120 at Nordstrom.

More affordable options abound as well, with Veja's V-10 CWL sneakers seeing a 20% discount to $144 at Amazon, $170 at Nordstrom, and $180 at Bloomingdale's. Puma's Palermo sneakers are a steal at $80 at Bloomingdale's, while Cole Haan's Grand Crosscourt Winner sneaker is 50% off at DSW, now just $80.