Facts
Road
Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.
Trail
Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.
Good to know
As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.
Neutral / cushion / high arch
Shoes for runners who does not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.
Stability / overpronation / normal arch
Shoes for runners who needs arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a normal arch. See the best stability shoes.
Motion control / severe overproanation / flat feet
Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.
Good to know
- Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
- More about arch support in this video.
- Find your arch type by following steps from this video.
Daily running
Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.
Competition
Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.
Good to know
If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.
The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.
There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.
Summary
We spent 6.7 hours reading reviews from experts and users. In summary, this is what sneaker fanatics think:
12 reasons to buy
- Based on the observation of many reviewers, the Nike Air Max Goadome is a comfortable shoe. One man who suffers from lower back issues said he could feel comfortable walking again with the Air Max Goadome, whether doing brisk or long walks in and around the metropolis.
- A few police officers and delivery drivers were among those who reviewed the shoe, and they stated that the shoe felt comfortable on the feet even after more than eight hours of walking or driving.
- Several testers reported that the shoe is very durable and can take much abuse even from concrete floors and asphalt ground. Two people mentioned their pair lasting for more than two years.
- A number of buyers found the shoe stylish. A user said the shoe was good-looking in a rugged and tough way, while another said he received many compliments on his
- Some users noted the shoe’s excellent traction on all surfaces and under different weather conditions.
- A few consumers felt that the fit was just right.
- Three people said the shoe felt warm, with one of them adding that it felt thick enough for the bitter Chicago cold.
- Two motorcyclists, including a motorcycle instructor, highly recommend the shoe. They stated that you could ride all day using the shoe with no fear of slipping when putting the feet down.
- A couple of individuals liked that the shoe is waterproof.
- The Air Max Goadome is cited by a few customers as light on the feet. One was particularly impressed that you can run in the shoes without getting bogged down by the weight.
- One individual with an artificial knee said he required a lot of cushioning and the boot gave him exactly that.
- A person pointed out that the boot is very quiet like a gym shoe and doesn’t make noise when you walk.
3 reasons not to buy
- One customer said he experienced a slight break-in discomfort at the balls of his feet upon using the Air Max Goadome for the first few times.
- A buyer said it was slightly more expensive than other comparable boots.
- One tall user said the shoe had a very thick sole that made him look even taller and awkward.
Bottom line
The Nike Air Max Goadome is a highly comfortable shoe that would not look out of place in the workplace, a casual setting, or in a semi-formal event. The shoe gives the right amount of traction for different kinds of surfaces and, despite it not being a running shoe, feels considerably light on the feet that you can even run in them—as some users have found out.
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Nike Air Max Goadome History
The Nike Air Max Goadome was released ten years ago, in 2007. It’s an All Condition Gear (ACG) shoe that is durable enough for use in the great outdoors but is specially designed for city people. Carl Blakeslee, the original designer of the Goadome, was inspired to take a heritage Nike sneaker design and make it work on an athletic boot. The boot Carl had in mind would fit like a sneaker, be light enough to run in, and must look stylish.
The shoe was first embraced by DC and Baltimore people but soon after gained a steady following in a lot of other cities. The shoe became a big hit amongst delivery and construction workers, police officers, security guards, and people from other industries who tend to be on their feet all day, because of the superior comfort the shoe offered.
The Air Max Goadome has been a staple winter footwear for many since its first release. In the first year, a trio of colorways was available for the shoe: Black, Brown/Orange, and Beige. For 2012, Nike released a suede version with Velvet Brown/Velvet Brown-Black and Black/Black-University Red colorways. The Air Max Goadome released yet again in an all-white colorway in time for the winter of 2015.
2016 saw the all-white and all-black colorways being reissued as well as a new burgundy suede iteration. For fall/winter season of this year, 2017, yet another colorway was launched, Golden Beige, as well as a black version exclusively for women.
Nike Air Max Goadome Style
The Air Max Goadome looks best when paired with jeans or dress pants. A long-sleeved plaid shirt and vest could top off your casual, outdoorsy look.
Fit & Sizing
The Air Max Goadome is available for both men and women. Sizes for men range from 6 to 15 with half sizes up to 12.5 while sizes for women range from 5 to 12.
Notable Features
The Air Max Goadome is a durable waterproof boot that will do well in any weather. It has a full-grain leather upper that keeps off moisture, a full-length Air-Sole unit for ultimate cushioning, and a rugged outsole made of rubber with a lug pattern for outstanding grip.
Additional Info
- The shoe has a visible Air Max unit displayed in the midsole.
- The high-top construction of the Nike Air Max Goadome offers added support.