Review on Review on Review

I have been a member of Skechers Performance Division, New England and training in a few different shoes since last fall and just wanted to take a little time to provide some insight on them.  Here goes:

MEN'S SKECHERS GORUN RIDE 2 - NITE OWL

This was my first pair of Skechers to try out.  I was very excited to get a chance to represent a running brand and ran faithfully in this pair of shoes for much of last fall.  The color scheme on these shoes caught my attention right away.  The shoe simply stood out.  If exposed to light, the shoe is able to glow in the dark.  This worked particularly well on night runs.  Not only do I wear reflective clothing, but now my shoes

helped with visability too.  This model weighs in at 7.9 oz which is pretty lightweight.  While running, the shoe felt flexible on my feet and absorbed contact well.  My only caution would be for runner's who typically run longer distances to be wary of the stability of this shoe.  It does feel cushioned but I would recommend this shoe for runner's looking to stay under 10 miles.  Overall, a good shoe that I would recommend mainly for beginning runners but it could also double as a shoe used for interval or tempo run workouts.

MEN'S SKECHERS GORUN RIDE 3

Now this is a shoe that I really like a lot.  I have been using it for easy runs and long runs in training.  You can really feel the cushioning of this shoe.  My feet have felt secure on every run in them and they only weigh in at 8.4 oz.  This is an ideal shoe to implement into marathon training.  It holds up for easy runs and long runs well.  I have gotten through most of my easy miles in them in my build-up for Boston.  If you want a durable and stable shoe that you can add up the miles in, look no further.  Have I mentioned they're extremely comfortable?

MEN'S SKECHERS GOMEB SPEED 2

This is the shoe I will be lacing up when I toe the start line of the Boston Marathon on April 21.  This shoe is a lightweight 6.8 oz.  While lighter than the GoRun Ride 2, my feet felt more comfortable and secure in this racing flat.  Runner's who are chasing PRs and fast times should give these a try.  After all, they're worn by the top marathoner in the US.  When I put them on for the first time in a workout, I felt fast.  That is the kind of feeling I look for in a shoe I would consider racing in.  The 4mm heel drop is the same as many of the top shoes other brands put out there.  My stride has not changed in these shoes.  If you want a shoe that you can put on and feel competitive, this is the one to try.  Skechers has found something good here.

Conclusion:

Those are my three quick shoe reviews for some of the different models I have had the opportunity to try out.  They each offer something a little different from one another.  To be honest, I was skeptical at first of trying some of these shoes.  Skechers is relatively new to the running game and has had a difficult time reaching out to runners who consider themselves "serious."  Some folks on message boards or blogs will rip a shoe they haven't even tried.  To be honest, shoes are shoes.  The runner makes the shoes.  There was a time when humans had to survive by engaging in hunts in which they ran barefoot to tire out animals.  Nowadays we have fancy, technical running shoes that all claim to be the best and cost upwards of one hundred dollars.  Now, I am representing Skechers and I have found them to be refreshing.  I like their light feel and how I feel fast when I put them on.  I would recommend them to beginners and advanced runners alike.  If they're good enough for Meb, they better be good enough for us.  If there are any questions people have about a particular shoe please feel free to post in the comments section below and I would be more than happy to elaborate on anything.

Cheers,

David