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Shurikenlord [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

Shurikenlord [Visitor] — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:01:17 +0000

I gotta say these prejudices with Skechers lie in the fact its a newcomer in the athletic shoe arena. But what they've created is something up par with the industry giants. Also, I noticed my back pain vanished after using it for a month. Here's my story (review)

http://www.spotaleopard.com/2013/04/no-more-back-pains-running-with.html

John [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

John [Visitor] — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:40:21 +0000

First, I've used VFFs to get rid of PF in both feet, used Brooks Green Silences religously. Was just browsing on the web and came across where Brooks is stopping th Green Silence in favor of their Pure Line, figured hey, try the Pure Connects, worst decision in my running experience ever. The power band (arch support) killed my feet after 2 miles. I want my arch to support itself, not a insert or power band thingy.

Found a review on another blog about the Go Runs, yes, I laughed also. Skechers????? Never would I be caught in Skechers, alive or dead, just wouldn't happen. I kept on reading, and decided I could always try them, and then return the shoes if they didn't work.

I ordered the Go Runs, and the Go Run Rides. the regular Go uns are being returned due to the bump in the sole which kills my arch, but the Go Run Rides, are probably the most comfortable "LONG" run shoes I've ever been in. I said "LONG" run shoes, to use these for a short (3-5) mile run is a waste and isn't doing my feet muscles any good. Anything over 10 miles though I will use the Rides.

I've ran up to 20 miles in VFFs and although I managed, my feet felt like crap the next day. with the Rides, I'm already thinking of a 10+ run tomorrow.

Yeah, I know...Skechers, but I could really care less what someone thinks as I run past the Fs in their name brand shoes. I run for me, and my sanity.
So laugh, snicker, my feet are laughing back.

Tracy Thomas [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

Tracy Thomas [Visitor] — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:13:24 +0000

I just ran 15 miles in a brand new pair of GoRuns yesterday and I had to come home and take them off after that and finish the last 7 miles with my Luna sandals on. I think my body, feet, arches, etc are too used to the natural barefoot or Luna sandal running. It's just not comfortable when your arches want to do the work of the shock absorbing and instead, you have this thick center portion of the sole (the part that is supposed to make you strike with your midfoot) that is jamming up into your arch...by the time I got home, I had a blister and had all sorts of "hurts" flaring up. Did the last 7 miles in Lunas and felt back to normal, except for that blister that will still have to heal up. I was hoping to like the GoRuns coz sometimes in a multiday race or in a race with rocks, it's not easy to wear Lunas or Feelmax shoes. I wanted an nice pair of a sorta minimal shoe that had no heel to toe drop, but this shoes just has too much meat to the center and really started to flare up some old injuries. Have to stick to the Lunas. Sorry.

chin keong lam [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

chin keong lam [Visitor] — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:52:37 +0000

I tried gorun for a few months now and it is very good. I went for my 8, 13 and 20 miles trail + path training. Here is my fiding, on trail, it cannot stop pebbles from hurting your feet if you are not careful striking on large one directly. but the soft cushion on forefeet is great on landing during every strike, this is best noticed on metal road. The best thing about this shoe is its forces your midfoot landing when you almost out of energy at the end of your 20 miles training when you start to get to your end point with automatic midfoot strike when your shine muscle ca nnot take it anymore. This is best part of this shoe, the cushion prevent injuries for long distance training especially on metal road.

Dena [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

Dena [Visitor] — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:54:30 +0000

I have problem feet....they are short and wide along with bunions and mortons neuroma. I have always wanted to run but never found anything remotely comfortable. I wear flip flops year round, so I was intrigued by the barefoot concept and started with Luna sandals. I haven't run in them yet, but wear them most of the time. I think I need to take my time with those. I thought I would try a minimalist shoe in the meantime to transition to my sandals. I went to try these GoRun shoes, and they are the answer to my prayers!!!! The wide toe box and stretchy cover accomodate my wide feet and bunions without pinching my nerves. The extra cushion in the mid foot keeps me pain free. I feel like a gazelle in them. They are very light weight. I never dreamed I would go sockless either, and these shoes keep my hot sweaty feet relatively cool and dry. I am ordering more ASAP before I wake up and find out that it was all a dream and these didn't exist! I have never been more motivated to run outside....I hope I finally have to tool to help me reach my goal of being an outdoor runner!

EmmaMaria [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

EmmaMaria [Visitor] — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:27:26 +0000

WOW these shoes are amazing! :]

Sean [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

Sean [Visitor] — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:19:33 +0000

Well all the haters have talked me into buying a pair, Thanks!!!!

Patrick Sweeney [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

Patrick Sweeney [Visitor] — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:42:41 +0000

Here's my review of sketchers GO Run. I'm also giving away a couple pairs.

http://bourbonfeet.blogspot.com/2012/02/sketchers-go-run-review-and-giveaway.html

White Bull [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

White Bull [Visitor] — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:45:22 +0000

"This shoe is so soft and it conforms to my foot so well and any turn, any change in direction, any thing, any type of terrain it really molds to my foot just the way I want it."

SOFT? YOUR FEET NEEDS PUNISHMENT!!!

Glass [Visitor] in response to: Minimalist Shoes from Skechers? Or is the GoRun Yet Another Nike Free or Reebok RealFlex?

Glass [Visitor] — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:39:37 +0000

... I apologize for this comment, but tonight I've been wearing my tinfoil hat.

Where the hell did all of the skechers apologists come from? The comments usually bemoan anything resembling padding. 2mm of drop would be scoffed at.

(I guess they have a very creative marketing department?)