The lacing system is pretty traditional and allows for locking the heel in place as I do with all my shoes. By the way, the plush footbed is great for sockless running if you’re into that sort of thing. The forefoot is roomy enough despite its bullet-like shape compared to the GOrun 3, but if you do find the fit a tad on the snug-side, you can always remove the Ortholite sockliner and take advantage of the finished footbed. The stitched overlays provide a modicum of support and are accented by several reflective details. The synthetic mesh one-piece upper is breathable, lightweight and just stretchy enough to allow a little bit of toe splay. If you enjoy a firm ride with your shoes, I’d suggest the GOrun 4 is not really for you. The sole feels slightly more cushioned than the GOrun 3, but is still very flexible and super soft. I’d say it does the job nicely as you can really get a good stride going with this shoe. The all-new M-Strike component is a nice touch and is designed to promote efficient running mechanics by encouraging a midfoot strike. The pods are holding up nicely, but I wish there were a couple more of these patches on the lateral heel area, as this tends to be a heavy wear section for me on all my shoes. Let’s start with the sole, which for the most part is exposed Resalyte midsole material with 7 rubber patches placed strategically around the perimeter of the shoe. The sole has been updated, the upper redesigned, and although the 4 is almost an ounce heavier than the 3, the extra weight is really a non-issue. To start with, the GOrun 4 is a completely different shoe to the GOrun 3, but in a weird kind of way, it retains many of the great characteristics I enjoyed in the original.

I purchased the GOrun 4 online back in December and having racked up 200+ miles in the shoe so far, it’s as good a time as any to share some thoughts. I’m a big fan of the Skechers GOrun 3 for both training and racing (you may remember they were my shoe of choice for the 2014 Cayman Islands Marathon), so it was really just a matter of time when I’d get around to trying out the much-anticipated update.

Skechers gorun ride 4 review