Skechers Go Run

This month, the GORuns crossed the finish line first in the fastest American Marathon Trials ever run in the history of the event. So far, they haven't been outlawed by the USATF as an illegal performance aid.

Notwithstanding the claims by some runners that these shoes helped their Plantar Fasciatis condition, one of the main objectives fin the purchase of this shoe by readers of this forum, is to try and cover ground faster and more efficiently.

I warn the reader that performance improvement with the GORun will likely require the user to actually think about stride mechanics, and how the GORuns optimize such. Also, because of the way the shoe is designed, individuals with a low BMI seem to be more suited to this type of shoe.

I mentioned this on the other thread. I bought a pair a few months back purely as an experiment. Normally I would have thought, "Skechers running shoes? You've got to be kidding". But then I read a blog entry of some guy who'd tried them and was shocked to find that he liked them. Actually I found a couple such experiences.

And since they weren't $160 like Newtons, but rather only $80, I decided to take a chance and give them a shot. I will admit they were a bit weird at first but very quickly I fell in love with them. That cushioning in the middle is EXACTLY where I need it. There is no cushioning where I don't need it.

This might be due to the particular way I run. I could easily see a runner with different biomechanics not liking them at all. And I will admit that I do not like racing in them. In a race, I don't want that extra cushioning. But in training, they're just perfect. That tiny bit of cushioniong in just the right place makes them light but so easy on me.

So now I have a 7 ounce pair of shoes that leave my legs feeling better and less beat up after my daily runs than any other shoe I've worn in 30 years of running. Certainly better than the relatively minimal racing flats I've been training in for the last 5 years. Even less beat up than the big thick pair of Pegasus I've kept around just for those occasional days when I need to go slow and easy.

If you can try the Go Runs out beforehand, I strongly recommend it. But I'm sold, hook line and sinker.

I still can't believe I like a pair of running shoes by Skechers.

I saw them in the mall before the marathon trials. I tried to talk to the sales guy a bit but he really didn't know much about them. (All I really wanted to know was the heel-toe differential).

I thought to myself that if Meb wins the trials (highly unlikely at the time) I will try them. Just the day before I purchased a pair of the Brooks Pure Cadence, so perhaps in another month or so I will try them out.

Anyone else have Net Turrets? I've gotta brrrraccccaaablom get a vooopee, umm, some medication.

Why doesn't anyone realize that Meb DOES NOT RUN IN THE SKECHERS THAT ARE SOLD IN THE STORES! He has a modified pair. In other words, there is no bump in the middle.

Where in the world did you possibly come up with the idea that they removed the bump in Meb's shoe!?! Did you invent that out of your own imagination, Mr. Troll?

Meb is on record saying they modified the width for his foot that runs narrow. It is not uncommon for shoe sponsors to provide their athletes shoes built on tailor-made last molds conforming specifically to the pro's foot.

nobodyis wrote:

Why doesn't anyone realize that Meb DOES NOT RUN IN THE SKECHERS THAT ARE SOLD IN THE STORES! He has a modified pair. In other words, there is no bump in the middle.

Best part about the internet: You get to make up your own facts

Sheet Metal wrote:

Anyone else have Net Turrets? I've gotta brrrraccccaaablom get a vooopee, umm, some medication.

I have Tourettes. If you'd like to e-mail me so that I can explain it to you, it might help you the next time you try to make a joke about it if you at least understand the condition.

I used to be one of those Skechers skeptics until I tried them on. I used to think they were women's shoes. Big believer now and I kinda think they could be controversial in that they have a spring effect. I mean less effort to run in. One stride is like taking two. Like them but make sure you buy 1/2 size bigger.

There is an interview on FloTrack following Meb's NYC PR and he said the only modifications to his race shoe was the width.

No bump in the middle? Meb is wearing the Skechers Pro Speed's (unmodified) if he wears these for the bulk of his 140mile weeks they have got to be decent. Any higher mileage runners wear the ProSpeed's?

I have just bought my third pair of Go Runs and can honestly say they are the best shoe I've worn in over 40 years of running. My previous user name used to be 'free at last' because I was a great fan of the Nike Free line but have been increasingly disappointed with recent models. The Go Runs are everything the Free should be but isn't - better ground feel, less heel/toe drop, lighter, just as flexible, softer heel and picks up a lot less debris. Like many others I would never have given Skechers a second look but they have really hit the nail on the head with these shoes.

I just picked up a pair of yhr Pure Flows, and didn't like them. Too mushy. How do the Gorun's compare? I've been running in a pair I'd Nike Free Everyday for the last 2 years.

I like them.

Originally I planned to buy Brooks PureFlow or PureConnects. I tried on the SKECHERS first, but only because there was a SKECHERS store in the same retail center on the way to the running store. To be honest, the GoRuns feel really strange at first. The hump in the center is different than anything out there and standing and walking feels really awkward in them.

I went to try the Brooks on and both felt too soft and mushy. I really wanted to like them because I'd read so much about them I had my mind set... but couldn't.

I went back and bought the GoRuns.

The don't feel squishy at all. They do take some getting used to. If you run and land midfoot (or even forefoot) the bump in the center all but disappears. Really, you forget it's there until you're standing or walking. Also, they do break in a bit after 20 or 30 miles and the hump feel lessens a bit more.

I thought I wouldn't but I really like the GoRuns. I haven't tried the GoRun Rides yet but plan to. I'm also looking forward to the GoRace (a commercial version of Meb's racing flat) that should be out near the end of 2012.

Tip: Try them on in the store for sizing but order from Amazon. You can get some colors for $50-$60 w/ free shipping instead of the $80 plus tax you'll pay in the store.

When you bump a months old thread and capitalize skechers like that it makes it very obvious you you work for.

What useless thread. All the replies are from Sketchers reps.

I didn't bump a "months" old thread. The post was about 15 days ago.

I capitalize SKECHERS because it's correct. There are enough retards adding a "t" and calling them Skectchers so I'd like to balance it out so humans don't all look like idiots.

I work in Finance for a Commercial Real Estate Trust.

I happen to like the shoes but can admit they're not for everyone.

Believe what you want though and have a nice day.

Hey does anybody know what Skechers are good for men.

[x] - Crosstraining

[x] - a Skechers training (mileage) shoe?

I'm looking for some input. thanks

I know this is a super old thread, but I recently started using this shoe and thought I would respond. I have put about 100 miles on these shoes in the past 5 weeks and I really like them. I ran collegiately back in 94-98, then kept it up until about 2004. I just started running again about 9 weeks ago. I have always liked a light weight/flexible shoe and this met this goal. I would not suggest them as a Crosstraining shoe. Walking around in them feels weird due to the midfoot, but when you run it just seems to work.

Jay W. wrote:

Hey does anybody know what Skechers are good for men.

[x] - Crosstraining

[x] - a Skechers training (mileage) shoe?

I'm looking for some input. thanks

My wife picked up a pair of GoRuns about two weeks ago. She has dealt with Plantars fasciatis for about two years. she has tried everything for custom orthotics to a variety of shoes. The GoRuns gave her instant great relief. they must support her in just the right way. The only other shoe which had helped at all were Reebok Traintones but they would wear out within a few weeks. She isn't running in them yet but at least she can walk. The outlet where we picked them up was selling them for $70 with a second pair at half price.