Then i recieved a good news that Skechers is passing me a complimentary pair of GoBionicRide for review/comparison/use. I am very appreciative.
The GoBionicRide
I like the fact that I am allowed to write what I think in my review. Having said that, I was not sure how I should approach a "familiar shoe with some extras". I meant, the GoBionic was a "Been There - Done That". So when I first wore the GBR for the first run, it felt right at home.
With Socks
Unassuming |
So, remember, always bring along your own socks (also for hygiene purpose) and try the shoes in evening or late evening when your feet all swelled up. That way, you get the "worse case scenario fitting" and the shoe you try will be able to fit you perfectly even after wearing it the whole day.
*Please take note that all comparison made against this shoe is to the GoBionic
The shoe felt like GoBionic on the run with a more pronounced bump at the midfoot. Not a bad thing actually and the feeling will subside once your feet get used to the bump. For myself, being able to land mid/forefoot has made this transition way easier.
Light Shoe. Fast Shoe. |
Fit - Perfect for me. No complains here. However, I did felt a hot spot under my right big toe. It could be the socks. I am not sure. Will need to clock in more mileage to verify.
Cushioning - This is a minimalist with a bit of cushion. As expected and similar to GoBionic, superb as the Resalyte material soak up the impact adequately.
Build - as expected, no complains. Similar to GoBionic and the other Skechers Performance shoes. This shoe I gotten were checked before I leave the store.
I ran really hard with this shoe. Covered a decent 10km in 56minutes including photo and video taking.
Does looked like footprint eh? |
Brave move on a new shoe. As the GoBionicRide did promised "customised ride", there should not be any issue to run without socks and/or with/without sockliners. If you look at it, there are 6 combination you can experiment with to find the perfect fit.
Naked. |
Notice how the heel section curves upwards and my midfoot is square planted? |
Shadow casted by the hot afternoon 12.30pm sun. |
Verdict Without Socks and Sockliners
Fit - A little loose on the top and sorted by tying the laces tighter. Hotspot was still there similarly like the day before (the socks run above) but considerably less even in hot afternoon. Shoes breaking in perhaps?
Cushioning - despite the missing socks and liner, not so much of an issue. I had expected the Resalyte to work as they should. No issue.
6km was clocked in 27minutes on this shoe with average of tempo 4:30min/km and a section where I kept a 3:30 pace for almost 1km. What I noticed is that the shoes' grip is good for a minimalist where I felt sure whenever I push through the bend. Perhaps the improved sections at the sole did help.
3:30min/km pace? Very possible! |
For myself, it is really a quest to test these shoes out so you, my reader, can make more informed choices. If you are a fan of minimalist shoes and has heard/tried the GoBionic before, this could very well be a good trainer to complement the GoBionic. In other words, keep the GoBionic for races and use this GoBionicRide for training. Eventhough the GoBionic has good lifespan (based on my own testing), it doesn't hurt to prolong the life of this superlight shoe. GoBionicRide does just that! Prolong!
Right On Time For Review ;-) |
The retail price in 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu is RM409.
ReplyDeleteThought of sharing with others, especially those in KK.
Thanks for sharing bro!
DeleteDoes this shoe have the same "bump" in the sole like the GoRun 2 ?
ReplyDeleteHi Miki!
DeleteYes, same bump, but less pronounced.