Comments on: New Shoe Previews: Brooks Launch 2, Saucony Zealot, Skechers GoMeb Speed 3

By: Tom from Brooklyn

Tom from Brooklyn — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 17:56:34 +0000

Peter,

Thank you for taking the time to respond.

I’m sure Saucony is discontinuing the Virrata due to poor sales. However, in my view, it was a shoe that provided a balanced mix of features that made it a great shoe for someone who wanted light, responsive, very flexible mid and outer soles, the all too uncommon zero drop and substantial amount of cushion.

It’s funny that you suggest the Altra One 2 because I’m on my 4th pair.

Saucony should consider bringing it back.

Thanks again.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 17:21:18 +0000

In reply to Tom from Brooklyn. Yes, they are discontinued. The Altra The One 2 would be the closest shoe I can think of that is still on the market.

By: Tom from Brooklyn

Tom from Brooklyn — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:35:47 +0000

Have you been able to confirm that the Virrata is discontinued?
I cant believe it if it’s true!

Zero Drop shoes with less cushion feel great and are great for you.

Do you know of any shoes that are zero drop that might be a decent replacement for theVirrata?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 22:57:34 +0000

In reply to Carlos Navarro. December I believe for the Speed 3.

By: Carlos Navarro

Carlos Navarro — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:44:52 +0000

I meant to say, pricewise the Adios 2 is a lot more expensive and I’m actually quite happy with my so far Skechers experience.

Thank you again Pete!

By: Carlos Navarro

Carlos Navarro — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:41:04 +0000

Pete, when will you be given green light to talk about the GoMeb Speed 3?

A friend of mine is running the New York City Marathon next sunday and I’m quite in the dark about specs and sensations of the shoe. I might ask him to buy them for me, actually I’m thinking about buying either the Speed 3 or Adios Boost 2 but pricewise.

Thank you Pete!

By: Judith

Judith — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 02:41:33 +0000

I’m excited about the new Go Meb. I’ve been running in the women’s Speed 2 version for a little over a month now and really love them.

By: Iain Denby

Iain Denby — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:50:46 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. Ah good. I think our feet are equally as wide :-) If a shoe fits you, they'll fit me!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:47:39 +0000

In reply to Iain Denby. I felt the same about v1 and v2, v3 works better for me.

By: Iain Denby

Iain Denby — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:39:07 +0000

I actually really liked the Go Meb Speed but unfortunately it’s just too narrow for me

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 22:49:09 +0000

I wonder if Saucony will get into hot water about their new liner? Almost like old Nike products. But everyone uses each others ideas now it seems. I’ve got a pair of Brooks Pure Flow 3 for walking around on concrete at work. They are super cushy and have an almost “sock liner” feel-can even take the laces out! It is a differnet feel that not everyone will like in a running shoe. :)

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:02:45 +0000

In reply to Iain Denby. I actually think you might like the GoMeb Speed then - pretty simple shoe, 4mm drop.