The Skechers GOMeb Speed Razor is a new model to the Skechers Performance lineup and for some they occupy a weird in-between space ... they have properties that belong to a racing shoe while also blurring the lines as an everyday workout trainer.
At just around 7.9oz for my men's size 10, they're definitely on the lightweight side. Even though I tend to like my racing shoes to be closer to the 7 oz. mark these feel much lighter than what the scales would indicate - and in the end, just that sense of being light on your feet might actually make a difference in terms of how you might carry yourself.
The heel-to-toe offset (or drop) is 4mm, and that's pretty much perfect for me when it comes to wanting to lay down some speed. The stack height (23mm-to-19mm) means that it does sit up a bit, but the new 5GEN midsole material is light and poppy so I didn't feel at all like I lost any responsiveness while busting out intervals or 5km tempo runs.
The seamless knit upper is airy and breathable, and fits over a nice moderately sized footframe - all that to say that for a guy who likes some wiggle room for his toes that I don't feel squeezed in this shoe, nor do I feel sloppy in them either. Like Goldilocks finally sitting in baby bear's chair, it feels just right.
All told this shoe has a permanent spot in my weekly rotation, and I'm always excited for those days that I get to don them out the door. If there was any reason that I'd even for a moment hesitate when asked about this shoe it's the pricepoint - at $165 CDN (MSRP) it's on the more expensive side, especially if you're used to thinking of Skechers Performance as being the 'super-affordable' brand of serious running footwear. Still, that's far from top-end when you peruse the shelves at running retailers and I think that you can probably find some good deals on them now as we head into the winter/2018 supplier season.
Here's my video lowdown on the GOMeb Razor:
Seriously, I give these shoes an easy five-out-of-five footprints:
More great things still to come from Skechers Performance Division! #haveafastday #getyourmilesin
*** Disclosure: I was provided with the GOMeb Speed Elite by Skechers Performance Division (Canada) but was not obligated to provide a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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