Comments on: Skechers Go Run Review: First Impressions

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:55:51 +0000

In reply to perfectchoiceinfo. The GoRun is very light.

By: perfectchoiceinfo

perfectchoiceinfo — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 17:08:49 +0000

Do you guys have any advices about how heavy they are for my grandfather? He goes for a walk every morning and really want to have a pair of shoes which is lightweight, comfortable and easy to clean as well.

By: Jakob Heitz

Jakob Heitz — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 07:50:53 +0000

I have Achilles’ tendon problems. The rocker action is awesome. Much less force required by the Achilles. The foot just rolls off the heel almost by itself. I can run again. They ought to sell it just for that. Other shoes kind of slap down after a heel strike. The slap causes the impact that travels through the knees, hips and back. The gorun rolls, smoothing out that impact. Yeah, it’s strange, but it works for me.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:20:05 +0000

In reply to Finn. The GoRun 1 has a different sole than the 2 and 3, more pronounced midfoot "bump." Not sure if that might have something to do with it, but I've only had blister issues in the GR1 without the insole.

By: Finn

Finn — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:59:17 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. Yes indeed it was. your comment is interesting, no issue with go run 2 therefore? Also did you find a solution for gorun 1? I tried to change insoles but still had a blister which arrives uninvited after about 30 miniutes, frustrating as I like to run around 50 mins per session.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:25:53 +0000

In reply to Finn. Was it the GoRun 1? I had the same problem with the insole removed, but have not had the issue with the GoRun 2.

By: Finn

Finn — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:17:37 +0000

I bought a pair of Gorun 4 months ago, they wold be perfect if it wasn’t for 1 fatal flaw: blisters in instep just behind the ball of the foot. I tried new insoles new socks but nothing seems to work. Unfortunately I haev to give up and buy a new pair or go back to my old running shoes. Pity!!

By: Mihail Sirbu

Mihail Sirbu — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to François Tissandier.

The girl looks like doing triple jump. They should have used a real runner and not a model. I mean, all female runners look hot...

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to John N..

Thanks John! I like the GR2s a lot, would seriously consider them for my next marathon. My buddy Nate also does wear testing for them and he prefers the Rides, but it has too much cushion for my taste. I hope to have a review up before the New Year.
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By: John N.

John N. — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I for one like your long in-depth reviews so don't let the haters phase you. I finally decided what to try for my first zero-drop shoe a few weeks ago and chose the GoBionics, due in large part to your in-depth review on it. I think I've decided my sweetzone is 4mm-8mm, now, but still find the GoBionics great as a weekly technique trainer to keep away the severe (SEVERE) heel-striking and the resultant knee/shin pain that kept me from running most of my life. I also just purchased a pair of GoRun 1's to try out since they seem to be dropping the prices in anticipation of the GoRun 2's. I really like them and agree with your review, right down to the instep blistering issue. I think in my case I just need an actual men's size 6 instead of having to settle for a narrower women's model (Skechers, ignore your market demographics data and make men's size 6 or make a D-width for women's, please. I'd buy like, five of them if that'd help balance out your profit margins).

I'm also seriously considering the GoRun Ride for my first half-marathon, but am awaiting your review of the GoRun 2's to compare (I already tried the Rides at the store and like them, but I can wait...). I can't believe I actually turned into a Skechers fanboy after years of hating on them, haha. I even recommended the GoRuns to my friends who are experimenting with midfoot striking.

So yeah, Skechers, if you're reading these comment threads, all I have to say about Mr. Larsen is: THIS GUUUYYYYY

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to bert.

Nobody requires you to read it, it's there for those who want detailed reviews, and there are plenty who do. And this is a blog, what works here is very different than in the journalistic world. My credibility is based on open honesty and relationships with my readers. I put purchase links at the end of every review I write, good or bad, just as other major media sites advertise companies whose products they review. The difference is that here you might actually read a negative review.
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By: bert

bert — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Too much to read , either in the article and on the forum. But yes, one guy said we do not need all that sorry about mail and so. I mean, Mr writer, do you need that to build credibility ???
Also, at the end of the article, we learn where we can buy it and this is not, as a 25 years sports journalist what i call credibility.
We went to try these Go run in a shop today : all we want to know is what are they exactly for and is there a problem with the fact that you cannot really walk withit or wthout going a bit backward.
So all in all (sorry for my french) I do not think this is a good review. Sorry about it !