5/29/2023 0 Comments Gorun ride 4 review![]() it's light enough (at a listed 8.4 oz in men's 9s) to enable rapid turnover for tempo runs and intervals and it provides sufficient cushioning for long runs (i've tested it to 27 miles at a time). This model is essentially the if-i-only-had-one-pair-to-take-with-me running shoe. they looked bulkier and had enough stack height to make me think that this line was targeting the 'easy-going' runner. again, my initial thoughts before trying out the GORun Ride 3 was that these shoes would be a bit 'plush' for my liking. The "Ride" series from Skechers Performance has proven to be an incredibly versatile and excellent shoe. Now for a quick word on the GR4's sister shoe - the GORun Ride 4. ![]() it's well-constructed so there's no fear of ripping that sucker straight off and it seems to keep that tab area soft so there's no abrasion issues on the achilles (even for a guy with a honkin' huge achilles tendon repair scar). it's a basic cut-out that allows for a quick-and-easy yanking on of the shoe by looping your finger through the gap - the initial impression is that it facilitates a quicker transition for all of those triathlete-types who want to minimize the time spent going from bike-to-run, but honestly it just feels cool to do it anytime that you're donning the shoe. The neat little feature that probably draws the most attention on these shoes is the Quick-Fit portal located up by the heel tab area. Plus i love the colours - they just scream "lookout, comin' through!" I'm surprised that these aren't floating above the scale the official line on them is that they weigh in at 7.8 oz for a men's size 9, but my good ol' starfrit kitchen scale puts them in at just about the same weight for my men's size 10. To pick them up they feel like a light and fast shoe as well. ![]() although they still feel flatter to me and the fact that i perceive some additional stiffness to the outsole thanks to the 'power pillar' configuration under the arch area, they've managed to produce the kind of 'pop' that does seem to translate into a quicker turnover and stride. Having persevered in including the GORun 4s in my shoe rotation, i'm now happy to say that they are a staple in my key-workout arsenal. it felt flat (what happened to my beloved M-Strike midfoot rocker?!?), a bit clunky and well-removed from the speedy feel of the GORun 3 to which i've shown much love on the roads.Īlas, i'm not too proud of a person to recant. ![]() my impressions didn't initially change when i unboxed and tried on the latest iteration of the cornerstone GORun shoe, the GORun 4. It's been a while since i've reviewed any shoes, but these two definitely deserve some long-awaited attention.Īfter being underwhelmed by the GOMeb Speed 3 i backed off on some of my expectations for the other '2015 gen' shoes from my friends at Skechers Performance Division. ![]()
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