tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post5491795757520097183..comments2024-03-28T12:59:38.363-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Review: Skechers GoRun Ride 3 and GoRun UltraSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-77899464012307416062014-12-02T11:33:07.975-07:002014-12-02T11:33:07.975-07:00The GRU was not the best for me on rougher trails,...The GRU was not the best for me on rougher trails, too pliable and the upper not quite supportive enough especially on side hill angles. On smooth trails ( minimal rocks and roots) just fine. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-38895883698723780872014-12-02T08:43:15.812-07:002014-12-02T08:43:15.812-07:00thanks. so the problem with trails was mainly gett...thanks. so the problem with trails was mainly getting bruised or stabbed by sharp rocks etc.?<br /><br />have you also run in the gorun 3 in addition to these two? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-47791476999929401042014-12-01T06:51:22.782-07:002014-12-01T06:51:22.782-07:00I have not seen the 14mm drop cited for the Ultra....I have not seen the 14mm drop cited for the Ultra. It does not feel like it has such a drop. It certainly runs as if lower. Not only the drop but the soft pliable midsole as outsole certainly does not give the sense one is on a steeply ramped platform. The upper is quite snug fitting, especially in the forefoot, snugger than the GR Ride 3. This said I found the fairly minimal upper and the soft midsole better on the road than on trails and especially rougher trails. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-40799013758504010452014-11-30T11:32:40.930-07:002014-11-30T11:32:40.930-07:00hi sam,
what do you make of the statements a coup...hi sam,<br /><br />what do you make of the statements a couple of places that the ultra has a 14mm heel-toe drop with the insole? does this seem remotely true to you? would be 10 without, but i think the shoe would be too loose on me then, though i could use a flat insole from another shoe. would you compare the feel of any of the goruns to kinvara, which i've found too mushy/sloppy? <br /><br />btw, ultra on sale today on amazon for $52 minus 30% if you spend $100.<br /><br />thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-34646806877497903312014-11-28T09:59:51.892-07:002014-11-28T09:59:51.892-07:00HI Rahul,
Shin splints very common for beginning r...HI Rahul,<br />Shin splints very common for beginning runners and for all when you change surfaces, type of terrain, or increase mileage and intensity. Go easy and increase gradually. The near barefoot thing very over rated for most, IMO. We were not born to run barefoot on the road! I mix lightly cushioned with heavily cushioned depending on workout. What shoes are you running in now? Skechers currently available are mostly quite soft. Of the ones out there now the GRR3 or the new GR4 might be the best choices for roads. GRU 1 has no hard rubber patches and might wear quickly. Skechers will have new models which will address the wear and softness issues but not sure when they will ship.You might also consider adidas energy boost. Version 1, half size up on sale at a bunch of places. Not barefoot but extra cushion might help with shin splints. Also Hoka Huaka, low drop 2-4mm firmly cushioned so supportive but still a Hoka so road shock attenuated. Hope this helps.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-60934421179221905812014-11-27T23:14:43.420-07:002014-11-27T23:14:43.420-07:00Hi Sam,
I am a heavy guy (23)+ lb, and a beginner ...Hi Sam,<br />I am a heavy guy (23)+ lb, and a beginner runner, training for my first 5K/10K.<br />I'm considering buying one of the 3 Go Runs (GR3/GRR3/GRU3). I'm attracted to the bare foot concept, but have been experiencing some mild shin splits on my more intense workouts. I primarily run on roads.<br />Which would you suggest? Would appreciate your advise here!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380336895306253666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-1195816061149461762014-07-30T21:22:29.281-06:002014-07-30T21:22:29.281-06:0049.99 at the Park City outlets tonight! Got the b...49.99 at the Park City outlets tonight! Got the blue/yellow ones. Nice to find these over there. They didn't have the Ultra though.stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063529973236737813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-16657039469599978562014-06-20T08:38:48.181-06:002014-06-20T08:38:48.181-06:00Enjoyed your review Sam. I have close to 100 miles...Enjoyed your review Sam. I have close to 100 miles on my first pair of Ultras and love them. I have tried almost every cushioned shoe available and I would choose these over shoes twice the price. I too noticed early signs of wear on the very back lugs of the heel. I thought it might just be me dragging my heels, good to hear this is normal. I thought about getting a pair of GRR 3's thinking they might be more durable but after reading your review I believe I'll stick with the Ultras. Steve B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09869167980833756374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-364147187169002202014-05-15T19:26:03.789-06:002014-05-15T19:26:03.789-06:00Brad, I am true to size in both the Ultra and Ri...Brad, I am true to size in both the Ultra and Ride 3 with Ultra feeling like it has a bit more volume. I do find the Ultra not so much to large in the toe box but a bit to unstructured upfront when combined with softish outsole/midsole for rougher trails. Fine on the road. Keep in mind that both have relatively wide toe boxes plus the stretchy mesh so the foot can splay. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-39322451755231462042014-05-15T08:30:36.878-06:002014-05-15T08:30:36.878-06:00The Go Run Ultra seems to run about a 1/2 size lar...The Go Run Ultra seems to run about a 1/2 size large, even with the insole included. I typically wear a size 10.5, but needed to go with a size 10 in the GRU. That being said, the size 10 in the GRU fits me perfectly. Can you tell me if sizing in the GRR3 is the same? Should I plan to go down 1/2 size, like I needed to in the Ultra? Thanks Sam!Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02991081452933624748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-19939763072323716342014-01-31T10:36:53.605-07:002014-01-31T10:36:53.605-07:00There is no posting or plastic pronation support. ...There is no posting or plastic pronation support. In my view most mild pronators don't really need it and are better off in a neutral shoe. My only concern might be the upper holding up as the foot collapses inward over time but here I see the GRR 3 have a approx 1" band of overlay along the lower medial side which I think is intended to help stabilize the upper. The M Strike area under the midfoot is a bit higher than the heel and may also help.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-56908743691163495462014-01-31T04:22:03.823-07:002014-01-31T04:22:03.823-07:00Hi there, do you think that GRR3 is for mild prona...Hi there, do you think that GRR3 is for mild pronator (normal arch) foot?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-30591299936664652282014-01-24T16:33:53.554-07:002014-01-24T16:33:53.554-07:00Cushion is fairly close to the Rapa Nui, the more ...Cushion is fairly close to the Rapa Nui, the more minimal Hoka. Not as mushy.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-37880177755520090062014-01-24T15:26:58.782-07:002014-01-24T15:26:58.782-07:00thanks for the reply. As for the cushioning, do t...thanks for the reply. As for the cushioning, do they come close to the cushioning of the Hoka shoes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-74611430080261182982014-01-24T07:17:10.913-07:002014-01-24T07:17:10.913-07:00GoRun Ultra is excellent on the road. Lug/Pods not...GoRun Ultra is excellent on the road. Lug/Pods not noticeable at all for me. No slapping as no rock plats and midsole is really the outsole. Depending on how you "scuff" as you run you may see more rapid wear in places but Skechers said and I am tending to agree that one will wear "into" those spots. As far as trail performance great on moderate trails I have run so far. If you are agile, not me, should be good on more technical trails.The forefoot upper support is a bit light but that is also what makes it such a flexible shoe and great on the road.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-52712285134576621752014-01-23T20:22:21.013-07:002014-01-23T20:22:21.013-07:00How does the GoRun Ultra cushioning compare to the...How does the GoRun Ultra cushioning compare to the Hoka Bondi and Rapa Nui? Are they ok for road use or designed for trail use? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-55607098008882882132013-12-17T15:27:56.405-07:002013-12-17T15:27:56.405-07:00Anonymous, I think taking out the sock liner will ...Anonymous, I think taking out the sock liner will make the Ultra's roomier so if you have a standard shoe size that is on the border of being big for you and/or have a narrow foot you might consider half a size down or somewhat thicker socks. I ran in a medium weight trail sock in my true to size 8.5 Ultra and they were perfect on the road and for my taste a bit roomy for rougher trails. If your purpose is Ultra length runs then swelling will likely fill them to size.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-56358529814055802812013-12-17T15:09:06.057-07:002013-12-17T15:09:06.057-07:00I am currently running in the Go Run 2 and the Go ...I am currently running in the Go Run 2 and the Go Run Ride 2, and I love them both. I've run trails in both of them, but when I saw the Ultra I had to order it for trails. Since both the GR2 and the GRR2 are both 4mm drop shoes (with the sockliner), I'll probably pull the sockliner out of the Ultra for a 4mm drop experience. Really looking forward to receiving the Ultra!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-20977217333059841582013-12-17T14:09:43.870-07:002013-12-17T14:09:43.870-07:00Great review Sam! Definitely giving these a go. I&...Great review Sam! Definitely giving these a go. I've got three ultra races in the first half of next year so these could be just the ticket.Nick Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761105798842448676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-62917042165114823202013-12-17T13:38:05.434-07:002013-12-17T13:38:05.434-07:00After reading your and Nate's reviews I am goi...After reading your and Nate's reviews I am going to give the Ultra a try for my next trail shoe purchase. Sounds like a great design. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-42575803857637854362013-12-17T08:19:00.603-07:002013-12-17T08:19:00.603-07:00You had me at "snickers at skechers." Gr...You had me at "snickers at skechers." Great write-up. ThanksHShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12766658781701214920noreply@blogger.com