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SKECHERS GOrun

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 34
  • Total Losses: 40
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #4891
  • Rediscover the joy of running with the innovative SKECHERS® GOrun!
  • Breathable mesh upper.
  • Vari-lock™ lacing design helps prevent the heel from slipping.
  • SmartShoe™ technology creates mid-foot strike and promotes natural motion.
  • Anti-microbial Ortholite™ sockliner allows the shoe to be worn barefoot.
  • GOimpulse sensors™ provides sensory feedback and 360° flexibility.
  • Lightweight Resalyte™ midsole with memory retention.
  • Rubber sole with traction control.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 6.9 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 11, width D - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 11 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)

Posted: 2012-03-20 05:06:46
Reviewer: Dr J from Boise
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great shoes. Good upper. Roomy forefoot. Rocker bottom good for those with forefoot issues like metatarsalgia & Morton's neuroma. Lightweight & durable.
Posted: 2012-03-19 20:13:53
Reviewer: Anonymous from California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these shoes. I have a problem with pain in the ball of my right foot. These totally alleviate the problem. Plus, they are as light as a feather, so when I'm walking on rough terrain, I feel more agile. I am not a runner, but I do walk a lot. Also, the colors are fun and youthful. I have the turquoise, the pink and the grey with turquoise soles. I always get compliments when I wear them.
Posted: 2012-03-05 19:53:29
Reviewer: Anonymous from Baltimore
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I bought three pairs (9, 9½, and 10) but they were true to size and I only kept the 9½. I had stopped running about 18 months ago after developing recurring pain and inflammation in my knees. I love running, so that was quite a blow. I tried these because they promised to ensure a midfoot strike , which I thought might help reduce the impact on my knees. To my surprise, they actually worked! I have only used them for short distances (5 to 10k), but I have experienced no pain at all since I bought them in January -- even though I am out running three times a week. I was skeptical but I am so glad that I gave these a shot. They are great shoes! They do feel weird at first, until you get used to the lack of heel and arch support and the feeling of running on the balls of your feet. It took a few runs to build the strength in my calves.
Posted: 2012-02-24 06:05:21
Reviewer: JR O from Massachusetts
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I bought these shoes for cross training. I love the cushion and it's position within the shoes. I'm not a runner but a rope jumper. So they are ideal for that kind of exercise. They are very light and fashionable...I mean, as good as it gets!
Posted: 2012-01-19 10:25:58
Reviewer: Anonymous from Iowa
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Very comfortable shoe. The problem I had with this shoe was the heel. If you were to do anything besides run, your back would hurt because the heel is not flat to the ground. You are constantly leaning forward with this shoe because the middle of the shoe is the highest point.
Posted: 2012-04-30 14:40:10
Reviewer: Anonymous from Los Angeles
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great shoes, very light weight and comfortable. I do a lot of walking on them, very breathable.
Posted: 2013-04-13 21:43:42
Reviewer: Andrew from United States
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am a pretty big guy, and needed to get back into running longer distances, but I really wanted a shoe that would support me and off the mid-foot strike while working on losing weight. When I got these shoes, I was at 330 lbs, and have now reduced to 290. I have had some problems in the past when running, especially in the ball of my foot. I got these shoes and was able to immediately jump from 2-3 miles per day to 5 per day for 5 to 6 days a week without any issues. The only issue I have had is that the sole does wear out quicker than traditional running shoes, but the comfort is well worth it. I am on my second pair, and have kept up running the 5 miles a day for over 6 months without any issues at all. I highly recommend these to anyone working to keep the pain away.
Posted: 2013-02-09 16:24:45
Reviewer: Wayne
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are the most comfortable and lightweight sneakers that I have ever owned! I always thought very highly of Nikes as being the most comfortable sneakers until I tried these on. After wearing these I tried my favorite pair of Nikes and they felt so tight heavy and uncomfortable that I was shocked. And I used to wear Nikes all the time and felt they were comfortable and lightweight. Not anymore.
Posted: 2013-01-17 06:18:37
Reviewer: M L from Knoxville, TN
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are the most awesome shoes. This is the 3rd pair my son-in-law to be has had. Not that they wear easily, but that is all he wears and is on feet all night at the hospital. I also have the woman's and they are the only tennis shoes I have ever had that my feet like on them! Woman's colors are great as well. Light as a feather! I highly recommend them! And Zappos was so easy to deal with. Ordered one day and within 2 days there were at the house. Probably the only place I will ever order shoes online from! Thanks Zappos!
Posted: 2012-11-08 20:29:05
Reviewer: Anonymous from Cheyenne, WY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I was a hard heel runner, and had some knee issues. My physical therapist recommended running on my mid/fore-foot, so I first bought Vibram Five Fingers. I wasn't used to such a dramatic shift, and I ended up getting stress fractures and tendinitis in my feet. After resting my feet, I tried these. I've run on them about 10 times now with no problems. It forces me to run on my mid-foot. One disadvantage, it feels strange while walking or standing because the heel is reduced.

La Plume Flex

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 4
  • Total Losses: 3
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #25084
  • La Plume Size Chart
  • Add out-of-this-world style to any ensemble with the Flex slip-on from La Plume®.
  • Premium leather upper in a very easy on-and-off silhouette for a quick wearing experience.
  • Soft leather lining ensures an abrasion-free environment for all-day wear.
  • Lightly padded footbed massages the foot with each and every step.
  • Synthetic outsole delivers long-lasting durability on a variety of surfaces.
  • Imported.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 1 12 in
    • Weight: 8 oz
    • Platform Height: 12 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 38 (US Women's 7.5-8), width M (B). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 5 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2013-05-15 08:26:38
Reviewer: Joanna S from San Diego
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these shoes. Not only are they good looking, but fit so well you don't have to break them in. They are a tad on the loose side, but that is due to the more flexible material that is surrounded by the leather, but they do not slip off your feet at all nor do they ever pinch. I love wearing these and they go great with my summer skirts.
Posted: 2012-10-22 19:45:09
Reviewer: Anonymous from United States
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I have some foot issues that make it really hard for me to wear closed back shoes, couple that with very rigid dress codes at work and it's near impossible to find something that works. These are great shoes. Super comfortable + professional looking = Win! I'd love to see them in more colors.
Posted: 2012-09-18 14:40:43
Reviewer: Joy K from Livonia, Michigan
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love this slip-on for work. The footbed supports my foot all day long and the shoe is comfortable and professional-looking. The top is woven and very forgiving if you have any foot or toe issues like bunions.
Posted: 2013-01-10 20:14:30
Reviewer: Anonymous from MA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (2 Stars)
Very comfortable, feel like slippers. Look reasonable for day use, but not exactly zippy in my opinion. The tops are stretchy and they fit to your feet, but don't seem to be too open-weave.
Posted: 2013-01-24 13:25:33
Reviewer: Anonymous from Georgia
Overall: (2 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Didn't care for this shoe. Insole didn't fit down into the shoe and that didn't look nice though the shoe felt okay.

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