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Rob [Member] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

Rob [Member] — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:04:53 +0000

@chin keong lam: I can definitely see having issues with gravel with these and other shoes that have wide flex grooves. So I cannot recommend this shoe for frequent use on the types of terrain you describe. The main issue is this is not a "trail shoe" which means there is no rockplate between your foot and the midsole. While the midsole thickness itself is enough to cushion and protect the bottoms of your feet from pebbles and sharp rocks, the problem is the gaps between the pillared lugs. You get a small sharp rock in those regions and you only have the thin footbed between your foot and the rock! Ouch! As a slight "hack" you can create a simple rockplate to place between the shoe's sock liner and foot bed. You use the sock liner shape to cut out a piece of plastic or other type of material. Can experiment with different materials to see what works best. Alternatively, I'd look into the GO Run (I'm assuming you meant GO Run Ride you were running in) as I thought there was a bit more protection in that version. The GO Run Ride 2 is also a bit different in the outsole so perhaps that could help? Good Luck!

chin keong lam [Visitor] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

chin keong lam [Visitor] — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:06:12 +0000

I owned and run in go run since 2011. I have been happy so far but I wonder if you guys out there have the similar problem I have. I have injury due to stepping on Pebbles or gravels on sandy trail, it is very painful and Go Run soft bottom transfer the pointy impact of stepping on Gravels on Trail straight to my bottom of my feet. From the comments from the author, it seem like this problem is not a probem at all? There must be way you guys overcome this?

Ray [Visitor] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

Ray [Visitor] — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:28:45 +0000

I never thought I would say I would own a pair of Skechers as running shoes..BUT..I am now wrong. I logged 13 miles right of the box in them and they felt great. I am a long long distance guy (141 miles for a high week) so I know about running. I hate Nikes and think Skechers has their minds in the right direction. Kudos.

Rob [Member] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

Rob [Member] — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:01:53 +0000

@Peter, With all due respect I don't really understand the logic of any of your arguments and I agree with Justin that your thoughts seem pretty hardline. Once again I refer you to my introductory interview on this site (http://birthdayshoes.com/interview-with-robert-youngren) to better understand me and my own personal running journey. Again what you read in my reviews is my own approach. I truly wish I had perfect feet, perfect gait, etc... but I don't so what you see in my reviews is a reflection of how I run and how I use the shoes in my everyday training routine. Isn't that the most honest approach? When I test and review shoes I don't alter my training schedule around the shoe, rather I incorporate the shoe into my training schedule. So if I happen to be be running trails that day so be it. One thing I've learned in my past 21 years of running is that A LOT of folks use equipment beyond the scope of the intended design! So why not do it myself and comment on the functionality? Might help advise some folks of the *real* limitations of the shoe not the *stated* limitations of the shoe. FWIW, I've had very positive off-road experiences with shoes 100% designed for the road; and vice versa. Don't you think that might be useful information to somebody considering a multi-surface running shoe? As for my comments about the shoe wear, this is a reflection of my own experience, as always your mileage may vary. And my comment about "Walking in this shoe"? You must not have much ultra-running experience otherwise you'd know that walking breaks are quite common, expected and necessary.

Justin Owings [Member] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

Justin Owings [Member] — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:23:24 +0000

@Peter,

I'm sure Rob will have thoughts on your comment here, but I can't help but read it and think, "these are some pretty hard line thoughts about what you can or cannot do in shoes." Sure a shoe might not be intended for a certain use: does that mean it can't be used for that use?

Why does lightweight *necessarily* mean you can't use orthotics?

Who made these rules?

Peter Heimgartner [Visitor] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

Peter Heimgartner [Visitor] — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:02:05 +0000

Hi Rob, I am sorry, but I have to question your review. I was just in shock, so my comment here does not even cover everything. You are writing that you went cross country running "mixed terrain" I have to ask you if you ever considered that this shoes is for the road only ?!! There are cross country shoes that cover that part of running. Further: "More volume for arch support". I am not sure if you understand that the purpose of lighter shoe means that it's for runners who don't need arch support. For that they are making stability shoes. Next: "Outsole wears quickly" - Really ? I am running about 8-13 miles daily, hitting 240 miles so far. Mostly asphalt, concrete, and don't have any wear. Maybe you are confusing it with another shoe, because the biggest benefit with Resalyte is that's not wearing as quickly as foam or hard plastics. And lastly: "...I may be walking in this shoe.." Come on, its a RUNNING SHOE. These are serious shortcomings on your review.

John D [Visitor] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

John D [Visitor] — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 23:22:08 +0000

Rob, thanks for the well written and objective review. I appreciate that you ran over 200 miles in the two new Go Run series shoes before the write-up. I am looking forward to shoe shopping soon and the Rides will be at the top of my list. I am currently alternating between my Nike Free Run+ and New Balance 730s. I had to special order the Nikes to get them in wide. Glad to hear the Skechers have a fairly wide toe box.

Clam [Visitor] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

Clam [Visitor] — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:08:22 +0000

Go run did it's job of injury and blister free if going beyond 13 miles, I highly recommend it since it is light and make toe free to move as you pound your forefoot for every strike.

SteveRJ [Visitor] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

SteveRJ [Visitor] — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:47:55 +0000

Rob,

I just tried the Skechers Go Run and liked them. I am a pretty devoted Brooks fan due to my need for a neutral shoe and have recently been using the Brook Pure Flows as a foray into minimalist shoes. I doubt that I have ever owned any Skechers shoes, but was intrigued by the Go Runs and got them at a discount. Although I still like my Pure Flows better, the Go Runs offered similar benefits as I continue my quest to become a better midfoot striker. Although I am not ready to give up my Brooks by any stretch of the imagination, I will be rotating my Go Runs into the running schedule. Thanks for your review.

Rob [Member] in response to: Skechers GO Run Ride Review

Rob [Member] — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:45:29 +0000

@Jeepman: Fair enough. However I feel strongly that there is no ONE solution to a similar issue. Like you I battled plantar fasciitis for many, many years. The only thing that has totally eliminated it for me was going back to using arch supports. :) It was the years of running w/o any support that eventually lead to a very serious heel spur in my foot! Anyhow, I LOVE that feeling of a ladder rung under my arches. So to each their own! Who can say what's best? Anyhow, I think in your case you should try the GO Bionic. That's a much more minimal shoe than the GO Run Ride. I actually like the GO Bionic quite a bit more than the GO Run Ride overall. There really is no bump in these shoes at all. Much more like what a Nike Free SHOULD be like; zero drop, minimal stack height, extremely flexible, light and ample toe room.