Skechers GOrun Forza 3

Name: Skechers GOrun Forza 3
Brand: Skechers

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 8.3 oz · 8mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Skechers GOrun Forza 4 replaced it

How it ranks

The Skechers GOrun Forza 3’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.

Current estimate: Decent

Overall

Decent 72

Value

Good 82

Cushioning

Good 81

Durability

Decent 70

Appearance

Decent 70

Comfort

Below average 69

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

55 Low

Low 55

Based on

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Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“Light enough for fast running, yet cushioned enough for long runs.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Impul

“Runs about 1/2 size large.”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

“Luxuriously cushioned, but responsive when need be.”

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“Upper is super durable; no blowouts despite previous shoe issues.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Impul

“Forefoot too narrow for wide feet, causes pain.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Impul

“Blown rubber outsole is lighter than typical, but raises durability questions.”

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“Laces need to be tied tight or foot may slide.”

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“Light but soft with 6mm heel-to-toe drop.”

5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

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Pros

All three reviewers praise the Flight Gen midsole, which one compares to adidas Boost.
One reviewer easily got 400 to 500 miles, and says the cushioning lasted the life of the shoe.
It lists at $115, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.

Cons

One reviewer with somewhat wide feet finds the forefoot too narrow, and rotates wider shoes alongside it.
One reviewer found the sizing about half a size off, and orders down.

GOrun Forza 3 rates 72. This shoe has low confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Skechers GOrun Forza

Each dot is one version of the GOrun Forza, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

72 2017 72 2018 76 2020

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

GOrun Forza 4

2020 · 0 reviews

76 Decent

17 Confidence
GOrun Forza 3 This shoe

2018 · 3 reviews

72 Decent

55 Confidence
GOrun Forza 2

2017 · 1 review

72 Decent

27 Confidence

Runner Ratings

3 ratings

5/5 2

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 8.3 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 9.0 oz · Women's 7.6 oz
Release: 2018 Q1
MSRP: $115
Drop: 8mm

Runner reviews

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Perfect responsive cushioning for any workout

5/5

Overall

I love the midsole of these shoes. They still don't feel too bulky and awkward to handle fast running, yet they're cushioned enough to run long in. Perfect for something like a 10-miler with pickups, where changing shoes isn't an option and you need a shoe that can do both. The upper is super durable; I've had a lot of issues with blowing out the upper on the inside of my shoes, but not with these. The design and appearance of the shoes is really nice imo. For me, the only downside to these shoes is that the forefoot is too narrow for my (somewhat wide) feet, and causes me some foot pain. I need to rotate them with other, wider shoes. A narrow-footed runner should be fine though.

Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2019

35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Impul

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

impressed

5/5

Overall

I would have never thought sketchers would make a good running shoe, but they did. The shoe is light but soft w/ a 6m heel to toe. It is consider a stability shoe, but in the stability category it is mild.The mid foot strike shape gives the shoe a little of a rocker profile. The durability was really good for how light it was. The flight gen cushion lasted through the life of the shoe. I easily got 400 to 500 out of mine. The size was a little off about a 1/2, so If you wear 12.5 order a 12. It is the perfect all around light weight trainer from track work to easy mileage. I used it mostly for longer uptempo work and long track work.

Anonymous runner · Jul 18, 2018

20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Skechers GOrun Forza 3: Light, fast, cushioned, supportive

4/5

Overall

I have about 40 miles in this shoe and I'm really enjoying it so far. Skechers Performance has really come a long way, and you can absolutely tell that they put time, effort, and research into this pair. The outsole is full coverage. It feels like blown rubber, which is a little lighter than typical outsole rubber but makes me question the durability. The midsole is a new mix called Flight Gen, which is pretty similar to adidas Boost and other TPU based foams. It's luxuriously cushioned, but responsive when need be. They've still got the M-strike in this shoe, which makes the transition super fast. The upper is knitted, really stretchy and roomy, with mild support. The lacing system is really great in this shoe -- really everything about the upper is generally unobtrusive. Make sure you tie the laces down tight enough, or your foot might slide a little bit as mine did. The actual supportive element, the triple-density midsole, is really nice. It doesn't get in the way of your natural gait, but it's there if you start to break down a bit. Not many complaints with this shoe, I'm really happy with this so far!

Zante · Feb 1, 2018

60 mpw training for middle distance came from the HOKA Clifton 3