Skora CORE

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.1 oz · 11/11mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Skora CORE rates in the 76th percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on durability.

Based on 3 runner reviews.

Very good

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 76% of shoes

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86/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 76% of shoes

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86
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than >99% of shoes

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99
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Exceptional (95/100)

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Scores better than 92% of shoes

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95
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Excellent (93/100)

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Scores better than 90% of shoes

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93
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (90/100)

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Scores better than 84% of shoes

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90
Cushioning

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (80/100)

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Scores better than 59% of shoes

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80

What runners say

“The Cores haven't weakened on the outside of the foot, where other brands split”
sewussow 4/5 Full review
“My only shoes where I don't feel any leg pain even in long distance runs”
5/5 Full review
“Over 200 miles with very little wear”
sewussow 4/5 Full review
“The midsole is simply a bit of fabric so your foot doesn't rub on the rubber sole”
4/5 Full review
“Plenty of room for my wide forefoot”
4/5 Full review
“The leather is so comfortable it becomes one with your feet”
5/5 Full review
“The shoe is very durable and stands up to a lot of wear and tear”
4/5 Full review
“Anticipated lifespan of 400+ miles”
sewussow 4/5 Full review
“It gives a great feel for the road surface”
4/5 Full review
“It's durable with 360 reflectivity”
5/5 Full review

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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 18, 2015

4/5

Overall

The shoe honestly looks like a bowling shoe, and overall, I'm not a huge fan of the appearance. However, it's a great minimalist shoe. Emphasis on minimalist. The midsole, if there is one in this shoe, is simply a bit of fabric so that your foot doesn't rub on the rubber of the shoe sole. For me, I enjoy that. It gives a great feel for the road surface. Plenty of room for my wide forefoot, and very durable. The shoe is very durable, and stands up to a lot of wear and tear. The fact that it's all leather is unique, and a bit weird to break in, but after that, they fit like a glove. The reflective element designed into the upper is very effective and makes them quite visible at night.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

sewussow · Jun 12, 2015

4/5

Overall

New favorite running shoe. I use it for my training runs and races up to marathon distance. My current pair has over 200 miles and shows very little wear. I anticipate them to last at least 400+ miles. Many other brands I have run in have split along the upper and sole on the outside of my foot. The Cores haven't even weakened on that area.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jun 12, 2015

5/5

Overall

This is my first minimalist shoe and they are amazing. My only shoes where I don't feel any leg pain even in long distance runs. The leather is so comfortable it becomes one with your feet. It is also durable and I love it's 360 reflectivity. Great running shoes than can hybrid from trail, road even snow. I used it for 5Ks all the way to ultra distances, never looking back to other brands ever.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.1 oz M Lightest
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8.5 oz M
Stack
11/11mm
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40/35mm
Drop
—
7mm
5mm
Release
2016
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$1.50
$200
$165
Best price
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$149.99
$131.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (59%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (>99%) Best durability
Exceptional (99%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Very good (84%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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