tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post7056961122848182380..comments2024-03-29T08:31:12.427-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Review Skechers GORun Ultra Road-Max Cushion with a Innovative Well Ventilated, Supportive Knit UpperSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-51899235785537375522016-06-07T15:38:35.610-06:002016-06-07T15:38:35.610-06:00Sam - can you compare this shoe to the "regul...Sam - can you compare this shoe to the "regular" GoRun 4 or GoRun Ride? This will be the first year I am tackling the marathon distance, and I'm looking for something with a bit more protection that still has reasonable flexibility (I know that's a bit of a paradox). The GoRun series (3 & 4) have been my go to race day shoes for all distances up to half mary's and HIMs. Is it somewhat accurate to say that the Ultra Road is *like* a heavily cushioned GoRun? For reference, I've found Hoka's to be way too stiff for my preferences. As someone that has suffered 5th metatarsal stress fractures and other foot injuries, Hoka's tend to aggravate my feet in all the wrong places due to their narrow mid and forefeet.<br /><br />Thanks for your great detailed review!amadeus303https://www.blogger.com/profile/05501466775960749164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-48105904259936175852016-04-29T12:44:57.467-06:002016-04-29T12:44:57.467-06:00Bruce, I went true to size and due to the high vol...Bruce, I went true to size and due to the high volume, well held up by the knit found my true to size a bit roomy for my taste and certainly roomier than the Ghost 7 and Launch 2 both shoes I have run at true to size and found a bit snug but not overly so. Hope this helps. Thanks for reading! You can also find RoadTrailRun on Facebook and Twitter.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-32443544257263101952016-04-29T11:46:16.155-06:002016-04-29T11:46:16.155-06:00What's the sizing like? I typically go up a ha...What's the sizing like? I typically go up a half in most shoes (9.5 in the Launch, Launch 2 and Ghost 7). OTOH, the GR Ride 4 was perfect in a 9. And unfortunately, I can't use shoeftr anymore. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06050023731855379910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-54485178018580720142015-11-02T10:10:43.173-07:002015-11-02T10:10:43.173-07:00Hi Sam
I'd like to share with you and your re...Hi Sam<br /><br />I'd like to share with you and your readers my experience with the Go Run Ultra Road.<br /><br />I run only on pavements, about 50-60 miles a week. About 3 years ago I began sufferung pain in my right big toe, and the diagnosis was Hallux Limitus. The doctor recommended highly cushioned shoes and custom orthotics (I have high arches), so I began running in Hokas (Bondi, Stinson, and Huaka). They are great shoes, and were a big help, but somewhat narrow in the toe box.<br /><br />Your review of the Skechers was very tempting, but I was worried that the infamous "hump" (the M-Strike), together with my orthotics, would aggravate my arches. After exchanging mails with you, in which you gave me very detailed analysis and advice, I bought a pair. I'm very glad to tell you, that your advice proved to be very accurate: the cushioning is great, the toe box width is fantastic (not too wide but enough room for the toes), and I don't even know the M-Strike is there. In short - following your advice has made my running enjoyable again.<br /><br />Thanks again for your help. Looking forward to reading more of your reviews.<br /><br />Mikimikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960575575371976834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-12095127746456624762015-07-15T08:52:54.691-06:002015-07-15T08:52:54.691-06:00Nice review Sam. Just got the Clifton 2's.......Nice review Sam. Just got the Clifton 2's.... damn these look tempting too :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201684821783712275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-76180007620179154602015-07-15T07:27:01.067-06:002015-07-15T07:27:01.067-06:00Price looks good. Just wish it was a bit lighter a...Price looks good. Just wish it was a bit lighter and more in line with the Clifton. Thanks for the reply!stevespeirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200786162464085289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-79302485829060572592015-07-15T07:18:00.157-06:002015-07-15T07:18:00.157-06:00Steve Peirs, thanks for calling my attention to th...Steve Peirs, thanks for calling my attention to the missing Running Warehouse links. Fixed. I think the long hot weather focus is a "statement" much as Hoka originally said they wanted to create a running shoe that functioned like a downhill full suspension mountain bike when running rough downhills, and they did. I am sure Ultra Road has been used for these long races. For the rest of us it is a fine option, to Hoka, for those seeking maxi cushion but with also great ventilation, at a very fair price. Competitor to shoes such as the Clifton and Bondi. Not a fast shoe for me.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-89178650545738159152015-07-15T06:47:22.828-06:002015-07-15T06:47:22.828-06:00Interesting idea to target long, hot weather event...Interesting idea to target long, hot weather events. I wonder how much demand there will be for the shoe?<br /><br />Also, I tried clicking on the Men's link to Running Warehouse, but it just reloaded the shoe review page.stevespeirshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200786162464085289noreply@blogger.com