Comments on: Skechers GOrun Review: A Second (Positive) Opinion https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-363790340 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-363790340 In reply to Solamente Dave.

I agree with this – a company needs more than just one decent shoe to build its reputation.

]]> By: Angie https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-454808836 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-454808836 After reading your 1st review a couple of months ago, I went out and bought a pair. I love them! Since I am “transitioning” to more of a minimal shoe, I am having to rotate them in to my training regimen. I originally bought the black ones but wanted the red (which they don’t make for women). I ended up buying the mens and liked the wider toe box so much that I exchanged the black ones for mens as well. I highly recommend that women consider the mens if you prefer a roomier toe box, especially if you have issues such as bunions. I wish they made the wider width in ALL the womens colors. I will say that if you rack up a lot of milage, I doubt this shoe will last very long considering the soft sole. I just ran a half marathon in mine a couple weeks ago after putting only about 40 miles on them and already noticed some slight wearing down of the sole. However, I do love these shoes and would recommend them as well. I plan on getting a couple more pairs because I LOVE all the great colors! And hey, lets face it, I’m a girl, its important that my shoes match my running outfits. HA! 

]]> By: Stump12 https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-367916042 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-367916042 Hey Pete, awesome reviews as usual.  I have a question.  Being a newbie runner – less than a year – and a clydesdale with fallen arches, do you think these GOruns would be good for my feet?  I currently run in the Saucony Kinvara’s and am looking for something with a little more cushion.  Thanks again & keep up the great work.

]]> By: Surfing_vol https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-364553746 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-364553746 In reply to Pete Larson.

Thanks, Pete.  Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-363828499 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-363828499 In reply to briderdt.

Can you post a link to your reviews?

]]> By: Angie https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-454819606 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-454819606 Oh, I did forget to mention in my comment below that, although my overall experience was positive in the Go Runs, one thing I did NOT like was the “seam” where the tongue is attached that lays across the top of the foot. I have bone spurs (i think) across the tops of of my feet right where the seam lays and the seam does begin to irritate during a longer run. This is even after I have laced the shoes so that the laces do not put any added pressure there. I wish there was another way to sow the tongue in place without the seam.

]]> By: Alex Beecher https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-363820569 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-363820569 It seems to me that the Nike Free 3.0 offers the same benefits, without the awkward arch bump and rocker shape. But I haven’t run in the Sketchers. Am I way off here? It seems both are light, flexible, cushy, and somewhat curved.

]]> By: Lisal https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-475211290 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-475211290 I have worn my go runs twice now, and have noticed an ache in the knees. I feel like my foot is hitting the ground harder. Not keen to use again and do any damage.

]]> By: Aklmiller https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-377727265 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-377727265 PF remedy.  Active Release Therapy.  Had PF BAD until two sessions of ART with a skilled therapist, have been running 10-13 miles six days a week since then without ANY pain.  Believe it or not, he focused on my calves – hurt like heck but SOOOOO worth it in retrospect.  Could hardly walk for two days, then it released and have been good for over a year.  Still going strong…..

]]> By: Djroosh https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-370127141 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-370127141 Pete,

New follower of yours. Shoe reviews and posts on running mechanics second to none. Hope you don’t mind me putting you on my blog as one of the blogs I follow.

Keep up the good work! You should get a commission from Skechers – might be stopping to pick up a pair soon as my foot sounds as if it resembles yours.

Keep up your (always) great work and look forward to more posts!

DJ Roosh
Runrooshrun.blogspot.com

]]> By: Jon https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-589637957 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-589637957 Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all of the PF advice. I was able to use some of it and it’s helped with my recovery (8 months!). Just wanted to add my 2 cents for anyone who might stumble across these comments that are based on my experiences with PF:

I was able to heal quickly from my first bout 2 summers ago by resting and stretching when I ended up with PF in my left foot. The second time around has proved to be extremely frustrating and nearly caused me to hang up my running shoes for good. I tried everything including the night splint, wearing shoes all the time, ice, golf ball etc.

I finally went to a chiropractor who really set me straight. He used active release techniques and taping initially. I think what has been key for my recovery is that his approach has been focused on what is causing the problem. So much of PF treatment seems to be about alleviating symptoms with rest and custom inserts. but what has become clear for me, the second time around, is that you’ve got to deal with the root cause. I’m pronator with some weak arches (I sit at a desk all day and have been wearing cushioned running shoes for the past 7 months to keep the PF pain at bay). As a result my feat have weakened considerably and make me more prone for PF pain. My chiropractor has given me some post tib and anterior tib exercises that have really helped considerably. Over the past 2 months I’ve gone from painful 1 mile runs every 2 weeks to about 20 mile weaks again and I’m running relatively pain free and am confident that I will be able to return to even higher mileage soon.

In short treat the cause not the symptoms. Strengthening is the way to go. If you’ve got it pretty bad and have been struggling for awhile, you should maybe see a chiropractor who is going to help you come up with a plan that will get to the causes of the Plantar pain. Do your reserach on good chiropractors(maybe sports or those who have deal with many runners), if they mention inserts and the usual treatment of rest I would be wary. That could end up extending the duration of your injury.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/11/if-youve-read-my-recent-review-of.html#comment-364476746 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=386#comment-364476746 In reply to Surfing_vol.

For comparative purposes. Haven’t put in enough miles in the new one to get a good feel yet. Personally, I would wait for a flatter model to come out before I bought it myself, but individual results will vary as always.
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