7 Items at Nordstrom Rack That Can Set Up Retirees for Success in 2025

Entering retirement this year? Consider heading to Nordstrom Rack after collecting your first round of Social Security benefits. You won’t have to spend nearly that much money either. While Nordstrom the department store tends to run on the pricier side, Nordstrom Rack is an off-price offshoot that carries clothes, shoes and more lifestyle essentials at discounts that help you save money.

From sneakers to smartwatches, GOBankingRates rounded up seven items that retirees can buy now and utilize throughout 2025. Keep reading to see what’s worth buying at Nordstrom Rack.

• Price: $83.97

Stick to your health and fitness goals with a new pair of Nike women’s Air Winflo running shoes. Compared to the Nike website where the same style of women’s sneakers are available only in four colors and retail for $105, Nordstrom Rack shoppers save 20% and get to choose from 16 color combinations.

• Price: $44.97

Made with Cloudfoam cushioning for added support in every step, the Adidas men’s crazy chaos 2000 running shoes are worth every dollar spent. 

Which is to say, you won’t be paying full price like you would if you shopped on the Adidas website. Nordstrom Rack shoppers save 43% off the $80 retail price while men’s shoe sizes are still in stock.

• Price: $24.97

The “year round” description of Yogalicious’ scuba fleece hoodie makes it the perfect activewear investment for retirees in 2025. 

Both women’s gray and black hoodies are available for a serious steal of 63% off their comparable value pricing. Each comes with a drawstring hood and a kangaroo pocket to tuck away the essentials as you stretch ahead of your workout.

• Price: $39.97

Tee off in style with a pair of Original Penguin golf pants. 

Eagle eye shoppers will notice these pants have been marked down a few times on the Nordstrom Rack website and now priced at 55% off what they originally went for. Choose from caviar or quiet shade colors in a wide range of men’s sizes.

• Price: $19.97

Need new swim trunks for getting in some laps at the pool? Don’t miss your chance to shop Rainforest turtles of the sea men’s swim trunks at Nordstrom Rack. 

At the Rainforest website, these swim trunks cost $69 a pair, but Nordstrom Rack shoppers save up to 71% off on their purchase. You can even shop for more colors at Nordstrom Rack with options including lemon, navy and Aruba blue.

• Price: $179.97

We’re sold on Bric’s expandable carry-on for a lot of good reasons. This spinner is carry-on friendly for all types of modes of transportation, is available to shop in festive mango and orange colors and is 49% off its comparable value price.

In a five-star review, PMAN wrote, “[I] have used it on multiple flights and train rides. Still going strong. Wheels are smooth and robust so far, even on uneven sidewalks in New York.”

• Price: $185

If you’ve been wanting to buy an Apple watch to better manage your fitness and health but the prices keep stopping you from making the purchase, you’re in luck. With a comparable value of $429, the refurbished Apple Series 6 watch is just $185 at Nordstrom Rack.

Available in pink or blue, retirees can use this watch to make calls, send texts, get directions, listen to music and set workout-specific goals. An ECG app is also included to provide data to medical professionals, should they need it.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Jan. 29, 2025, and are subject to change.