Skechers GOmeb Speed 4

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 6.6 oz · 4mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Skechers GOmeb Speed 5 replaced it

How it ranks

The Skechers GOmeb Speed 4 rates in the 26th percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on value.

Based on 3 runner reviews.

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Average (68/100)

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Scores better than 26% of shoes

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68/100
Overall

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Average (68/100)

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68
Value

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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94
Cushioning

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Average (64/100)

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Scores better than 17% of shoes

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64
Comfort

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Average (60/100)

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Scores better than 8% of shoes

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60
Durability

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Below average (55/100)

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55
Appearance

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Bottom-tier (50/100)

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50

What runners say

“Easy to find under $50”
r2k83 4/5 Full review
“Pretty flexible, light, and modest heel-toe drop”
4/5 Full review
“Firm and un-cuddly, but very light”
4/5 Full review
“Cushioned enough for long, fast workouts”
r2k83 4/5 Full review
“The width and looseness of the knit material”
r2k83 4/5 Full review
“Enough cushion to be used as a daily trainer”
4/5 Full review
“More rubber on the outsole makes it seem durable”
r2k83 4/5 Full review
“The material seems to stretch more when wet”
r2k83 4/5 Full review
“Can run in it for hours”
4/5 Full review
“They aren't the grippiest shoes”
r2k83 4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

100% 2/2

Reader Ratings

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Not the place for knit uppers

r2k83 · Aug 2, 2018

4/5

Overall

When Skechers went to the GOKnit uppers I had to drop a half size down. It isn't even so much the length, but the width and looseness of the knit material. While comfortable, it isn't suited for a racing flat. I like my speed shoes to be snug and the fact that the material seems to stretch more when wet can make this difficult. The rest of the shoe is improved though. More rubber on the outsole makes it seem durable, even if they aren't the grippiest shoes. I always found them cushioned enough for long, fast workouts. They aren't improved enough for me to give them a try in the marathon after my attempt with the 3's. Still a solid workout shoe that should last a while at a great value (easy to find under $50 before the 5's were even released).
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

good racing shoe

Anonymous runner · May 23, 2018

4/5

Overall

It's popular with non-runners who want a piece of running: ten bicyclists blocking a whole lane and smoking pot; it's democratic. It's firm and un-cuddly, but very light. It has a roomy fit; I can run in it for hours.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Good cheap road flat

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

Pretty flexible, light, and modest heel-toe drop. Enough cushion (165 pound guy) to be used as a daily trainer. Thin tread and lots of exposed foam, so they’ll get torn up by rough surfaces
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.6 oz M
5.9 oz M Lightest
Stack
Drop
4mm
4mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2018 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (26%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (8%)
Below average (35%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (17%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (3%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (91%)
Excellent (93%) Best value
Very good (87%)
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