Sketchers Running Shoes

I've worn them. They are very comfy but lack cushion. You could easily get injured. Its like a mid foot running shoe and if your foot shape isnt right then it wont be good.

I wear them and I love them. You can use my discount code of DB8 and save 20% on online purchases. I recommend the razors for training and go meb speed 4s for racing.

I have two pairs of Skechers GoRuns. For me they are incredibly comfortable, but they are really slow. I consistently run 10-15 sec/mile slower in them than in my Saucony Kinvaras at the same perceived effort. I don't know why, as they are quite light; they just seem to be very squishy and dissipative.

However, the Skechers have an extremely soft heel cup so they don't irritate my injured Achilles tendon as much as other shoes, so I continue to wear them for my easy day runs. Durability has been good so far.

slowpokey wrote:

Since Meb won the 2014 Boston Marathon wearing Sketchers have other runners started wearing Sketchers?

They are the only shoes I run in these days, cleared up my achilles issues in about 3 months.

I have a Skechers outlet near me that sells the older models at half price with 2nd pair at another 50% off, so I've bought several pair over the years.

The rocker sole is great for runners with Achilles or heel injuries because they change the landing position of the foot to more away from the back edge of the heel. In this respect, the Skechers and Hokas are similar. I'd recommend both shoes for these foot injuries.

I have the GoMeb Speed 2 and Speed 3. Both weigh 6.9 oz in size 9.5 and fit true to size. The toe box is wide enough for me, which is a problem in many of the Hoka models that are too narrow for me. I use them for intervals and 5Ks. They don't hurt my feet, which is my #1 criteria, as I have multiple chronic foot injuries.

The cushioning in the other models I've tried isn't good enough. It's super comfortable as a casual shoe, but it can't handle the harder impact of running. I would agree with the earlier poster who said that they dissipate energy. Now, the GoMeb Speed 2 and 3 are exceptions. They have firm cushioning that returns energy like a good racing flat.

fisky wrote:

I would agree with the earlier poster who said that they dissipate energy. Now, the GoMeb Speed 2 and 3 are exceptions. They have firm cushioning that returns energy like a good racing flat.

I think I recall looking at one of the GoMeb models and found the heel counter a lot harder than in the GoRun, so I didn't buy it. I would love to find a shoe that feels as good on my feet (I also have very wide toes) and is as easy on my Achilles as the GoRun, but is faster. What is the heel counter like on the GoMeb Speed?

There's a big difference in the foam used in the last couple models versus the new ones. It's the same material, but the new stuff is slightly firmer and a lot better for fast-paced running. I did 200's on the track yesterday, and my typical day is 10 miles or so. I'm up to about a 800-900 miles in the gomeb 3's with the skechers version of flyknit. I tend to not beat my shoes up like some do, so your results may vary. Second most comfortable running shoes I have ever used, the first being the skechers go bionic, which sadly are out of production.

Deeeee wrote:

There's a big difference in the foam used in the last couple models versus the new ones. It's the same material, but the new stuff is slightly firmer and a lot better for fast-paced running. I did 200's on the track yesterday, and my typical day is 10 miles or so. I'm up to about a 800-900 miles in the gomeb 3's with the skechers version of flyknit. I tend to not beat my shoes up like some do, so your results may vary. Second most comfortable running shoes I have ever used, the first being the skechers go bionic, which sadly are out of production.

Ah, this makes sense. I have two pairs of GoRuns bought at different times, and they are probably different models although I haven't kept track. The older ones are very comfortable but extremely slow, and the newer ones are still very comfortable but only slightly slow.

I love em. I use three different models. The GoRuns for track work and short races, GoRun Ride for tempos, half marathons and marathons, and their stability shoe, GoRun Forza, for road runs. I overpronate and wear orthotics so I can only use the Forza for daily training. The shoes have changed markedly (for the better) since they came out about 6 years ago. I can usually get a pair of either of the models for $50-60 as well which makes them more attractive.

amkelley wrote:

fisky wrote:

I would agree with the earlier poster who said that they dissipate energy. Now, the GoMeb Speed 2 and 3 are exceptions. They have firm cushioning that returns energy like a good racing flat.

I think I recall looking at one of the GoMeb models and found the heel counter a lot harder than in the GoRun, so I didn't buy it. I would love to find a shoe that feels as good on my feet (I also have very wide toes) and is as easy on my Achilles as the GoRun, but is faster. What is the heel counter like on the GoMeb Speed?

On the GoMeb Speed 2 and 3, the heel counter is 2 5/8 inches from the insert to the top of the heel counter in the 2 and 2 7/8 inches in the 3. I can easily push it down another half inch with one finger in both models.

I like the go runs because it puts me in more mid to forefoot strike position, which alleviated all of my Achilles issues, a function of hard track work in my previous competitive running life. These days given that I'm now old and slow, the relative speed of the shoe makes no difference. I still like doing intervals however and these make all the difference. I own 6 pairs, including the go run "ride" model for road work.

LOVE sketchers. I'm in high school and everyone gives me shit because I wear them while everyone else wears asics or nike. I dropped 100 on a pair of nike shoes for a while last year but they were like bricks on my feet so I stopped using them, and then got a pair of sketchers (gowalk??) for less than half the price and now my feet feel so pampered and loved. My shin splints are gone. Although, like some of the other posters have mentioned, they definitely somehow slow you down because of all their cushion.

Try GoMeb Razor.

Does the Razor have a rocker sole? From pictures, it doesn't seem to have it. I haven't worn shoes without a rocker sole in four years.

I'm also getting older and slower but love to get onto the track. And also have switched all my training to the GoRun with the insole removed, which puts it lower to the ground but still provides a nice cushion. But I still have to do most of my running on the roads and wouldn't mind more cushion -- yet tried two pairs of Hokas and other "maximal" shoes like them and for some reason couldn't get comfortable in them. I guess in the end I'm looking for something nice and soft for slower runs on hard surfaces but aren't sky high off the ground or stiff as hell (I like a more flexible shoe that will bend).So with all that said, how do you find the GoRun Ride vs the regular GoRun? I read some reviews that said that the Ride felt firmer despite the fact that the midsole is thicker. Or is it actually softer and more cushioned?Thanks!

OLD SMTC SOB wrote:

I like the go runs because it puts me in more mid to forefoot strike position, which alleviated all of my Achilles issues, a function of hard track work in my previous competitive running life. These days given that I'm now old and slow, the relative speed of the shoe makes no difference. I still like doing intervals however and these make all the difference. I own 6 pairs, including the go run "ride" model for road work.

So how much cheaper are they than the top brands?

No pics, prices!

I've been running for 40 years and the two best pair of shoes I've run in have been a cheap ($65) pair of Skechers Sprints (4 years ago) and the Converse Equinox (30 years ago).

Seems like they're cheaper than other brands though I think regular list price has gone up in the last couple of years. Their main training shoes -- GoRun and GoRun Ride -- are full MSRP at $100 and $90 (and used to be more like $80) and are easily found on sale on Amazon and elsewhere, so as someone else said it's not hard to find them for $60.I feel like they have spotty inventory issues though. It seems like certain shoes and sizes will sell out after a few months and then sometimes be hard to find in stock anywhere, even on their own website.

Richard Simmons wrote:

So how much cheaper are they than the top brands?

No pics, prices!

The Go Run Rides initially seemed to alleviate the chafing against my injured achilles because of the way the heel is shaped, however I wonder if the rocker sole, which is quite noticeable, is aggravating the achilles because as much as i'd like and try to mid foot strike, i sometimes heel strike. I just went out and got a pair of theGo Runs , because I do like how skechers don't pinch the achilles. The rocker sole seems to not be as prominent on the Runs compared to the Rides, so I am hoping to have better luck. What is every one else's experiences with the rocker soles on these two shoes? thanks!