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  • Terrain

    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.

  • Arch support

    Neutral / cushion / high arch

    Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.

    Stability / overpronation / normal arch

    Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.

    Motion control / severe overpronation / 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.

  • Price
    $65
  • Weight
    Men: 7.8oz
    Women: 6.4oz
  • Width
    Men: Normal
    Women: Normal
  • Release date
    Jun 2019
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  • The Skechers GOrun Fast - Valor is a lightweight and well-cushioned running shoe. It features the responsive 5GEN cushioning midsole which is designed to provide comfort and responsiveness.
  • Along with the 5GEN midsole is the Air Cooled Goga Mat cushioned insole. The focus of which is to deliver additional support and shock absorption.
  • In the upper of the shoe is the knit material. It provides the foot breathability and comfortable coverage throughout the run.

The Skechers GOrun Fast - Valor comes in medium width profiles for both the women’s and men’s versions. The way the shoe is constructed, it will surely accommodate users who have moderate to low foot volume.

When it comes to size, most of the Skechers running shoes utilize the standard measurements. Users are recommended to try the shoe first before buying as some commented that it runs smaller than usual.

The outsole of the Skechers GOrun Fast - Valor was designed to be responsive. The material used aims to provide the right amount of traction and enhance ground feel during the running session.

The 5GEN midsole is integrated into the Skechers GOrun Fast - Valor. This material is focused on delivering comfortable cushioning that is responsive and durable. It comes in a Parametric midsole construction for added stability and support.

Foot support is encouraged by the Air Cooled Goga Mat insole. This material is essential in providing better shock absorption as well.

The shoe has a slip-on design which is vital in delivering a more precise fit. It also allows easy entry and removable of the shoe.

In the upper of the Skechers GOrun Fast - Valor is the knit fabric material. It is utilized to provide the foot a breathable and comfortable coverage.

The soft socklike collar and front panel lining are also used. These materials are focused on providing a seamless in-shoe feel.

Along with this panel is the wraparound bold SKECHERS logo design. This signature logo detailing at the heel counter, toe bumper, and tongue area add to the attractive design of the shoe.

Like the Skechers GOrun Fast, added support is encouraged by the synthetic overlays at the heel panel.

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