I'm a huge fan of the Saucony Kinvara 3's as my daily trainer and I race in the Brooks T7 for all distances up to the half. I've seen these GoRun 2's around at some races and I was wondering if anyone could provide any input on how these shoes are? I'm curious. Could these be worn as a daily trainer or are these just for speedwork/races? Thanks in advance!
You want to try them on before getting them. They feel pretty weird.
I've heard that. Any idea if they are a daily trainer or a speedwork/race shoe? I like training in lightweight shoes i.e. Saucony Kinvara 3's.
I've heard that. Any idea if they are a daily trainer or a speedwork/race shoe? I like training in lightweight shoes i.e. Saucony Kinvara 3's.
Same kinda thing, different feel. Similar offsets, both lightweight and flexible. I have both and kind of tend to gravitate more toward the K3, mostly because of the feel underfoot. The fit of the GR2 is a little cleaner, a bit snugger perhaps.
The GO Run 2 does not have the pronounced bump of the first generation. It is a great shoe for me. I have wider feet and could never wear the standard width in the Kinvara. I would try them on and the new Saucony Viratta which is an ounce lighter than the Kinvara and has a zero drop from toe to heal.
I have to agree on some of the points...I feel no lumps but then I didn't in the the GoRun Ride either....This shoe is simply the most comfortable running shoe I've ever worn....I've had it for 3 weeks and still need to seehow it lasts in the long term...It's worked well for me on trails and roads and for the simple price of $65.00 at my local junk shoe store, it's been that much more inviting...Give it a whirl and see how it feels instead of dumping on Sketchers to where I still have hesitation on any other shoe they make
The GoRun 2 is the most cushioned lightweight shoe I have ran in. When I run in most minimal shoes or racing flats I feel a pounding feeling throughout my body that I don't get with these shoes. These shoes feel so soft and flexible and work well with my bodies natural mechanics. I have ran multiple marathons and 20+ mile workouts in them and I feel like my body feels less beat up after than when I have worn other minimal shoes.
Any idea on the shoe's life? I know they are minimal, but will the cushioning hold up past 200 miles? My K3's aren't much heavier but they have great durability. Wondering if the GoRun's could compare?
Tried the Gorun 1 and didn't like the bump AT ALL. I heard the bump in the GR2 is greatly reduced but still there...it boggles me why they didn't get rid of it completely. It's just nonsense.
Yeah I don't notice the bump at all in the GoRun 2 and they are extremely durable because there is not much to break down on the shoe. I have easily over 400 miles on one pair and they feel the same as when I got them.
It's between these or the saucony virratas. I wonder how many miles the virratas would last. 400 miles is really impressive for a sub 7 oz shoe.
Yes I have been nothing but impressed by them, but like another post suggested you should definitely try them before you buy them. They have a very different feel than most shoes and you want to make sure that it's the right feel for you.
I'm bumping this old thread to see if there are any new comments on the GoRun 2. I didn't like the GoRun 1 because of the bump in the middle of the sole, but the GoRun 2 is supposed to have fixed that.
I saw the GoRun 2 at a box store in the mall for 50% off on the second pair. That would work out to only $50 a pair. I don't care too much about wear. I just want a shoe that's as cushioned as the Kinvara and can handle a 12 mile run. I weigh 140 pounds and I'm a forefoot striker.
Who is wearing the GoRun 2? How do you like them?
yeah i'd go for it. i agree with the above conversation
also, i managed 600 miles on them before they tore (still wearable, but i retired them at 640ish)
i weigh 135ish, light heelstriker.
comfy shoes
I have a pair that I walk around in. They feel odd at first but you get used to how they fit your heel after just a bit. Upper is fine even after two months or so. I wouldn't personally run in them but I do like the GoMebSpeed as a racing flat.
The GoRun2 feels to me like a cross between the Brooks Green Silence and the Kinvara 3. The major thing i notice is that you can really feel the rocks or trail since the bottom is really light and thin. I also really notice the 4mm drop. But like in the Kinvara, i get used to it after a few miles.
I have the GoRide2 which has the 4mm drop and is still really light. But it has more substantial cushioning and i don't feel the trail underneath me.
I liked how they felt, very uncomplicated smooth shoe and you don't notice teh bump after a mile or so, but they were too soft for me.