Skechers GOrun Ultra R 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.6 oz · 4mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 39% of shoes

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73/100
Overall

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 39% of shoes

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73
Cushioning

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Very good (89/100)

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Scores better than 82% of shoes

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89
Value

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 72% of shoes

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84
Comfort

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 47% of shoes

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75
Durability

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Average (68/100)

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Scores better than 25% of shoes

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68
Appearance

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Below average (58/100)

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Scores better than 8% of shoes

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58

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 2/4

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Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

4/5

Overall

Great cushioned shoe. Have heel problems and the extra cushioning really helps out.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
HOKA Clifton 9
GOrun Ultra R 2
SUPERBLAST 2
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz M
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8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
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40/35mm
Drop
4mm
7mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
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$200
$165
Best price
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$149.99
$131.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Average (47%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Good (72%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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