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Women’s Skechers GOrun 2 Running Shoe Review

The Good

I have read a lot of reviews from men on the GOrun 2, So I thought it was a good time to give a Women’s review of the running shoe. I liked the look of this shoe right out of the box and I was impressed with the lightweight build, 5.2 oz. for a women’s size 7. The upper is constructed of a stretchy mesh fabric that makes the shoe extremely flexible and light. It’s designed with plenty of cushioning for long runs, and a removable insole for those that prefer a more minimalistic feel (I left mine in place).  The Skechers GOrun 2 were “designed for speed”, and I have to agree. I probably can’t allocate my pace completely to the shoes, but I was running noticeably faster miles with minimal effort.

The Bad

My initial and only real criticism with these shoes is the narrow fit. My foot is a size 7.5 US and is 4¼” (10.795 cm) at the widest point. The mesh lining had enough give that I never felt uncomfortable, even on longer runs. Turns out my foot is on the wide side, check out this chart.

The Overall

My opinion of Skechers completely changed after I received the GOrun 2. They’re fast, lightweight, and flexible.  I’ve put over 60 miles on these shoes and haven’t seen any real wear. I opted in for the light blue/grey color, which I love, but they have a lot of great color combinations. The GOrun 2 is a great shoe for the road and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a minimal, light weight, running shoe.

A pair of Women’s Skechers GOrun2 were provided for this review.

From Skechers’ website:

Skechers GOrun 2 is the next generation of a serious minimal running shoe. Designed for speed with innovative performance technologies to promote a midfoot strike, it works as a great transitional shoe to foster a barefoot running experience.

Details:

  • Independent circular GOimpulse sensors offer flexibility and feedback for a more responsive running experience
  • M-Strike Technology™ promotes a midfoot strike
  • Radically lightweight – No extra material, no extra weight, nothing to slow you down
  • Breathable 4-way stretch mesh toe panels engineered to allow toe splay
  • Custom Fit insole is removable for an even more minimal feel
  • Roomier Forefoot – Extra space to reduce friction and allow your toes to spread, grip and push off
  • 4mm Heel Drop – substantially less heel drop than traditional running or training shoes to bring you closer to a natural barefoot experience
  • Resalyte™ Midsole – Proprietary lightweight injection-molded compound with memory retention helps absorb impact
  • Progressive Flex midsole transitions from stable platform to forefoot flexibility

Construction:

  • Nearly weightless synthetic and mesh fabric upper
  • Nearly seamless flexible upper with lace up front
  • Flatlock stitching detail for seamless feel and lighter weight
  • Soft smooth fabric shoe lining for easy barefoot wear
  • Weight: Radically lightweight 5.2 oz per shoe based on a woman’s size 7

 

Meaghan M.

About Meaghan:

Age: 25
Avg weekly miles: 35
Avg pace: 8:15
Favorite place to run: Along Baltimore’s Waterfront Promenade


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  1. Michelle Rebbe says:

    I have a new pair of GOrun 2 which I have been wearing for a month now. I love them. My only challenge is that they are very narrow to get on my foot. The tongue of the shoe is sewn down very high near the opening of the shoe which gives a very narrow opening, and I do have a slightly high arch BUT once the shoe is on it is so comfortable that you forget that you are wearing a shoe. I don’t know about the speed thing, but I did get a good time at my last 5K. I am 59 years old and new to running and have only run in Skechers shoes and have not had any injury or foot trouble. I have done 2 half marathons in the GOrun Ride and they were great as well. Keep the shoes coming!

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