Skechers GORun
Every version of the GORun we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the GORun rates above 37% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the GORun, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Skechers GOrun 6 | 2018 | 6.9 oz | 4mm drop | 80 | +3 | 2 | $100 MSRP |
| Skechers GOrun 5 | 2018 | 6.9 oz | 4mm drop | 77 | +3 | 2 | $105 MSRP |
| Skechers GOrun 400 | 2017 | — | — | 74 | +6 | 1 | $60 MSRP |
| Skechers GORun 4 | 2015 | 7.1 oz | 23/19mm stack · 4mm drop | 68 | +3 | 8 | $100 MSRP |
| Skechers GORun 3 | 2015 | — | — | 65 | -4 | 2 | — |
| Skechers GORun 2 | 2015 | — | — | 69 | +2 | 1 | — |
| Skechers GORun 1 | 2015 | — | — | 67 | — | 2 | — |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Skechers
GOrun 680 80 Good Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 64
v6 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 4mm drop
Light at 6.7 oz on a low 4mm drop.
Durability 56MSRP $100
Overall80Value81Comfort73Cushioning65Appearance58Durability56Confidence64Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 6.7 oz on a low 4mm drop.
Both reviewers so far rate it comfortable, one crediting it with easing Achilles trouble.
Cons
Scores across the GOrun line have ranged from 59 to 78.
One reviewer finds it very loose fitting compared with previous models.
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Skechers
GOrun 577 77 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 58
v5 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.9 oz · 4mm drop
Light at 7.5 oz with a low 4mm drop.
Durability 50MSRP $105
Overall77Value77Comfort68Cushioning59Appearance58Durability50Confidence58Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 7.5 oz with a low 4mm drop.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension by a wide margin, at 2.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers.
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GOrun 40074 74 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 48
2017 · Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it very light and comfortable and returns to it over shoes costing more than $150.
Durability 52MSRP $60
Overall74Value83Comfort74Cushioning66Appearance58Durability52Confidence48Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it very light and comfortable and returns to it over shoes costing more than $150.
Cons
Durability draws 2 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
Scores across the GOrun line have ranged from 59 to 78.
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Skechers
GORun 167 67 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 24
v1 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One long-term reviewer says it is among the only shoes he can wear, and has worn it since it came out.
Durability 51Overall67Value82Comfort72Cushioning63Appearance59Durability51Confidence24Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One long-term reviewer says it is among the only shoes he can wear, and has worn it since it came out.
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and value 4.5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
Scores across the GORun line have ranged from 59 to 78.
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Skechers
GORun 468 68 Below average Below average Below average 8 reviews Confidence 78
v4 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral (Minimal) · 7.1 oz · 23mm stack · 4mm drop
Reviewers describe a soft, light ride that still feels fast.
Durability 51MSRP $100
Overall68Value83Comfort74Appearance65Cushioning63Durability51Confidence78Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers describe a soft, light ride that still feels fast.
At 7.1 oz it is much lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and one reviewer uses it for fartleks, tempos and long runs.
It lists at $100, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.4 out of 5, and two reviewers report the outsole rubber wearing away by about 300 miles.
One reviewer finds it feels a little cheap.
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Skechers
GORun 269 69 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 59
v2 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Its one reviewer rates overall, comfort and value 4 out of 5.
Durability 52Overall69Value78Comfort70Cushioning63Appearance57Durability52Confidence59Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Its one reviewer rates overall, comfort and value 4 out of 5.
Cons
Its one reviewer rates durability and appearance 3 out of 5, their lowest marks.
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Skechers
GORun 365 65 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 34
v3 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it one of the most comfortable shoes they have ever put on.
Durability 51Overall65Value79Comfort70Cushioning61Appearance57Durability51Confidence34Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls it one of the most comfortable shoes they have ever put on.
Both reviewers rate value 4 out of 5 or better.
That reviewer puts it under 7 oz and uses it for half and full marathon racing.
Cons
One reviewer says it lacks forefoot stiffness for really fast running.
The same reviewer says it lacks traction for trails and gets 300 to 400 miles.