Some members of the iRun Gear Test Team have been busy testing some of the latest performance shoes from Skechers. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing their reviews – and giving away a free pair to 8 lucky readers to try for themselves! So read along, and be sure to follow along on Twitter and Facebook, since we won’t always do the give-aways in the same way!
The Skechers GOrun 2 and GOrun Ride are engineered to promote a mid-foot strike, and feature Resalyte Cushioning, a proprietary lightweight, injection-molded compound with memory retention. Stripped of all extra material, these shoes are lightweight and flexible. They also have a roomier forefoot to allow toes to spread, grip and push off naturally.
Skechers GOrun 2
The lightest of the GOrun series, this shoe weighs in at 6.2oz* and is designed to bring you closer to the barefoot experience while still providing impact protection. The high-abrasion rubber at the strike points provides stability and traction control on practically any surface, while the four-way stretch mesh toe panels allow for natural splay in the forefoot.
Don’t let the cushioning in this shoe fool you – it is still a lightweight shoe at 7.9oz* and promotes the midfoot strike with its M-strike engineering. It also still offers feedback through the GOimpulse sensors for a responsive running experience – a great fit for transitioning to barefoot, or for longer runs when you just want a little more underfoot.
*Men’s size 9
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