Would you buy/train in Sketchers now?

Didn't "Run DMC" wear them baby's back in the day ??

It's what we do...

BostonChris4 wrote:

Even with Mebs win I do not consider them a serious option when I am looking for a new training or racing shoe. How does everyone else feel? Has Meb winning changed your thoughts or feeling on Sketchers?

I just got a pair of go run 2 from amazon, 36$, 7oz, 4mm drop. I'm looking for replacing the Ronin 4/5, tried the kinvara (7.9oz?) but I liked them more as a trainer and A5 (5.9?) a bit to much minimal.

I post on here quite frequently, so no I am not a "positive reviewer troll".

I actually bought a pair of the GoRun Ultra's just a week and a half ago. This was done for a few reasons, but the main one was the positive reviews I had read of the shoe. The second is that I figured they are at least half the price (if not greater) of Hoka One One's that I had been running in. I figure if they suck, well then I'll wear them to walk around in.

My early impressions are mostly positive (well made, comfortable and flexible) although I have to wonder how hot/soaked they will be in July/August, as they don't appear to breathe that well.

I've heard decent things about Skechers, and wouldn't rule out getting them--but I make my shoe decisions based on fit and comfort--and advice from some trusted shoe guys, not so much because of who is wearing them--although I certainly think Meb's choice of them has more clout than most, b/c he's making a living at the sport so if he doesn't have shoes that work well for him, he'd be more prone to injuries, putting his career in jeopardy.

So while the fact that he wears them might not be enough reason to buy a pair myself, it's enough reason to consider them.

I suspect too that the company knows that in sponsoring Meb, they have an obligation to make a quality product that he can race and train in, since failing to do so and putting an athlete like Meb at risk would be throwing money away. If the rest of us benefit from this need to make a good product so as to keep someone like Meb healthy, I'm all for it!

Would be helpful if more posters would state their normal non-Skechers shoe preference. The main thing for me is width. So what are we talking here, Nike narrow or Brooks wide?

Wørd wrote:

Would be helpful if more posters would state their normal non-Skechers shoe preference. The main thing for me is width. So what are we talking here, Nike narrow or Brooks wide?

Fit is true to size. Width is normal to wide-ish. Most models are designed to be worn with or without the insert, so that's a factor as well. I wear a 9.5 in most shoes and a 9.5 in all the Skechers I've tried, but I could probably go to a 9 if I ran without the insert. I've tried the Ultra, the GoRun Ride 3, the GoRun 3, the GoRun 2 Meb, and the GoRun 2 Sprint.

My most recent shoes other than Skechers have been the Nike Lunarglide, Lunarspeed, ON Cloudsurfer, and Saucony Kinvara.

Do any of the models have a traditional drop? I can't do 4mm.

Just ordered my first pair of Skechers. I'll try to report back after I get a chance to run in them

I've been a Nike guy for over 25 years. I didn't start buying them because of who wore them, I bought them because I think that they make the best running shoes and racing flats in the world. I still believe that and I see no need to try a different brand.

Ok, so this is crazy positivity for a shoe that I thought was for hobbyjoggers alone. Are there any track people running in these sketchers? Meaning, can anyone of you sketchers fanboys break, say, 15mins in a 5k? I want to know if these shoes really are worth the purchase.

No. I've tried the shoe a few times and can't see it as my daily shoe. The shoe material seems flimsy and not well made. I had the original GoRun for walking and after a while, the side of the shoe started to fall apart. I tried recently the latest version and again felt very similar to the original. Just b/c an elite/Olympic runner is sponsored by a shoe company does not make me RUSH to buy that brand. It has to feel right on my feet.

I started with the Go Run and have since bought the Ride, Speed, Ultra and Go Bionic trail. The latter couldn't cope with UK mud and split after about three months but the others are great. I have been running for 35 years and have to look after my legs but find the Ultra great for long Sunday runs. Very cushioned, comfortable and light. My legs recover more quickly as a result.

Also run in Lunar racers and Spider, New Balance 890, Newton VO2 on rotation depending upon what the session is.

No, too spongy for my taste.

I believe Meb had custom made shoe that is not available to everyone.

This is what I pulled from the Skechers site, see number 2.

Details:

1. Congratulations to Meb on his 2014 Boston Marathon win!

2. Skechers GOmeb 2 shoe is similar to the shoes worn by Meb in his marathon win

Independent circular GOimpulse sensors for a more responsive running experience

M-Strike Technology™ promotes a midfoot strike

Lightweight - No extra material, no extra weight, nothing to slow you down

4mm heel drop keeps foot in a nearly neutral position

New printed nearly seamless mesh fabric upper

I post here at times, so I don't work for Skechers or anything. I'm a total Skechers fan though. I've tried Ultra, Ride 2, 3, Go Run 2, Go Meb Speed 2 and Go Bionic 2. I've found that Go Bionic 2 is the best shoes ever! The shoes are so flexible and has generous toe box. It has definitely worked for my feet. I wasn't a big fan of the Ultra or the Rides. They're little too much for me. Especially the ride, I felt very tall wearing them and felt little unstable wearing them being so cushiony. However, this is just my taste of shoes.

I think some of their models run 1/2 size large. For Go Run and Go Meb, I wear my regular size, but for all the other models, I wear them 1/2 size smaller.

Dez wrote:

Do any of the models have a traditional drop? I can't do 4mm.

Try the Ultra. The drop is 14 mm according to the Running Times.

Same old same old wrote:

Didn't "Run DMC" wear them baby's back in the day ??

It's what we do...

Them baby's what?

MeHereYouWhere?! wrote:

I post on here quite frequently, so no I am not a "positive reviewer troll".

I actually bought a pair of the GoRun Ultra's just a week and a half ago. This was done for a few reasons, but the main one was the positive reviews I had read of the shoe. The second is that I figured they are at least half the price (if not greater) of Hoka One One's that I had been running in. I figure if they suck, well then I'll wear them to walk around in.

My early impressions are mostly positive (well made, comfortable and flexible) although I have to wonder how hot/soaked they will be in July/August, as they don't appear to breathe that well.

Ultra's what?

Hoka One One's what?

Here's a hint for you: if it's a plural, don't just put an apostrophe in it.

Ackley wrote:

Dez wrote:

Do any of the models have a traditional drop? I can't do 4mm.

Try the Ultra. The drop is 14 mm according to the Running Times.

The drop in the Ultra doesn't feel like 14mm. I can't run in a regular 10mm drop shoe anymore, but I like the Ultras. The drop in the Ride 3 is less and the GoRun 3 is less. I think you'll find the Ultras to be okay. OTOH, I can't run in a 0mm drop shoe and I find that the Mebs are too much like a zero drop for my needs. It's also not much shoe. It's more like a zero drop racing flat with a cushy outsole. I don't like the feel, but I could see how runners who train in racing flats might like it.

I went to Skechers four months ago due to a chronic heel injury. My rationale was that if I could eliminate the heel strike, then that would eliminate the heel problem and Skechers are designed with a heel that curves radically up to encourage a forefoot strike. It worked. I can now run without much heel pain. Caveat: I'm not fast by LetsRun standards. I'm an older runner with feet that have chronic problems due to running in the cr*ppy shoes of the 70s and 80s.

Oh, the Bionic is the only Skechers shoe that does not have the radically curved up heel so if that's important to you, try those.

Wørd wrote:

Would be helpful if more posters would state their normal non-Skechers shoe preference. The main thing for me is width. So what are we talking here, Nike narrow or Brooks wide?

I went down 1/2 a size in the latest GoRuns/Rides because I prefer to wear them without the insoles. They're built to wear either way- with or without the insoles. It makes them quite a bit lighter too to wear them without the insoles (GoRuns/GoMeb Speeds/GoRun Rides all weigh between 5.9 ounces-7 ounces, I've weighed them at home).

They have a wide forefoot and built straight (esp. the GoBionic shoes), but they're plenty snug in the ankle and midfoot. I don't know why the major companies (Nike, Brooks) make shoes that are so curved and with the tapered toebox. The Lunaracers are cut like the shape of a peanut, while Brooks T7s are shaped like a banana. The Skechers feel like they're actually designed right so my toes can spread.