The Basics
- Gender: Men’s | See Women’s
- Type: Road
- Manufacturer: Skechers
- Price: 110.00
Published: Apr 24, 2017 5:04 PM EDT
Runner’s World Review
Meb Keflezighi’s training shoe delivers a little more protection underfoot than his race-day choice, the GOmeb Speed 4. But it’s still light and firm. “I loved the sleek fit, feel, and look of this shoe,” says Lauren Garges, a physical therapist from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, who regularly maintains a 7:45 pace. “It was like running with nothing at all on my feet, and I felt like turnover was quick and natural. These are exactly the type of lightweight, easy and fast shoes that I think of when it comes to summer running.” The flat-knit upper is secure (it won’t stretch) and breathable, while the outsole is made up from a thin web of rubber for a mix of durability and flexibility.
All the Stats You Need!
- Weight: Light | 8.3 oz
- Heel-To-Toe-Drop: Running Shoes - Gear
- Heel Height: High | 30.0 mm
- Heel Cushioning: Firm
- Forefoot Height: High | 20.0 mm
- Forefoot Cushioning: Very Firm
- Flexibility: Moderate
- Stability Features: Moderate
- Energy Return: Less
We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.
