Skechers Go Run Review: You’d be SURPRISED!

It had been over a month ago when I attended the Skechers GO Run bloggers launch. And in all honesty, I wasn’t that keen on the Skechers brand since for me – Skechers doesn’t seem the brand that you would think of when it comes to running.

So, when I heard of the Skechers GO Run shoes – I wasn’t THAT impressed when I saw it in their store shelves. The only thing that stood out was how LIGHT it was and how CUSHIONY – just from holding the shoe.

At the Skechers GO RUN launch, I was able to try on a pair when they held a speed contest for the bloggers in groups of three. I, alas did not win – but Janine of Pacecreative.blogspot.com did! She won a spanking brand new pair of Skechers GO Run! She freakin’ deserved it!

I, on the other hand fell in love! ❤

Skechers GO Run was kind enough to give us discount vouchers, which I happily used to buy myself a pair of Skechers GO Run. I chose a pair in the shade of blue and gray. The shoe itself did not look intimidating. It looked SOFT and CUDDLY. It didn’t look like a MEAN RUNNING SHOE.

The following day, I took it out for a quick 5K spin. And it felt like I was running with PLUSH SOCKS. It hugged my feet just right and when I did some speed runs with it, I learned that those IMPULSE SENSORY buttons DOES INDEED work. When I ran faster with the Skechers GO run, the buttons gave MORE RESISTANCE and BOUNCE-LIKE FEEDBACK than when just doing easy runs.

It was actually kind of cool.

I also liked how the shape of the LAST conformed to my feet. It did not throw my feet off when pushing off at all. And the semi-rocker bottom sole – also made me LAND and PUSH OFF from my MIDFOOT, without me consciously changing it. I am a heel striker, and when I practice running forefoot or midfoot, I usually end up getting blisters on the balls of my feet regardless of what shoe I wear. So, I kept running happily as a heel striker – even if I knew that midfoot running is healthier on your joints.

I have logged in a total of 40K with this pair. And so far, I love how it lets my feet BREATHE and MOVE. The only thing that I felt a bit uncomfortable in that first 5K of running with the Skechers GO Run is how I FELT small rocks and the gravel under my feet. On my second run however, I felt my feet conforming more to the road surface better.

I also loved the breathable surface of the Skechers GO Run. For once, this pair didn’t look like it went through hell after running and walking with it.

If you’re looking for a new pair to add in your arsenal of running shoes. Try on the Skechers GO Run and you might just be surprised with how it might work for your feet!

HIGHLIGHTS of the SKECHERS GO RUN:

• Lightweight and feels like a comfy pair of socks
• Best for speed training
• Great as a minimalist running shoe
• Easy to wear and easy to remove
• I don’t feel sore after a hard speed run

Disclaimer: This is not a paid post. And I bought this pair with some discount courtesy of Skechers GO Run Philippines. This is an honest review based on my personal experience with the shoe. 

If you want more choices in colors, you can buy them through Amazon below!

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