Over the last 8 months, I’ve had the opportunity to put in a good number of miles in a few different Skechers running shoes and it’s time for a review of the various models, fit, feel and performance.
We’ve seen Meb and Kara line up in Skechers, but have you ever wondered if they’re made for you and me?
I did.
Per my normal stance, I was skeptical. And once again I was proven wrong by finding a number of the models that worked well for me. Let’s cruise through some to see how they compare and what might just be the ticket for you.
- Razor +™ : Race day, lightweight trainer
- Run Ride: Neutral, cushioned long run shoe
- Maxroad: Neutral, most cushioned
I’ll say all of them feel SO LIGHTWEIGHT, that was a super welcome change.
One that was initially not my favorite was the Razor 3 because it was only Unisex…but not anymore!!! It was Runner’s World “Editors’ Choice” shoe in a March/April 2020, so I was supremely jealous the men were getting access to a shoe that I couldn’t quite get to fit me size wise.
Celebration time!
They just released the women’s Razor +™ and it’s great for those speed sessions and short races. I got a preview of it and have been playing with it over the last month.
While it’s described as cushioned, I would say if you’ve run in the other shoes I mention below or a standard cushioned shoe that could be misleading. It has more padding than many very low profile shoes, but it’s not a plush ride because that’s not it’s purpose.
For speed you want a shoe that’s really responsive, meaning it helps you explode off the ground and this has that.
So though Meb can crush 26.2 in a Razor, I think most of us who have gotten used to a little cushion will find this shoe is ideal for our speed workouts and possibly up to a half marathon.
Skechers Razor Specifications
The basic details to help you see what this shoe is about.
- Weight: 6.3 oz
- Drop: 4 mm
- Neutral running shoe
- Felt true to size
- Toe box is narrow to normal (not wide)
- Designed for your fast runs or race day
- SUPER breathable upper (so nice for summer and race day)
It’s also more durable than many shoes designed for race day. They often have just a few wears in them before needing to be replaced, I’d say this should last closer to 300 miles.
Find the just released Razor+ here >>
Overall Fit
The Razor has a few pieces that help make it a great race shoe. One is the lacing system which helps to relieve top of foot pressure, which can become an issue when our feet swell during a run.
The second important one is they design style which helps to promote that coveted mid-foot strike for more efficiency.
