I ordered a pair of these, the original Goruns, and the Prospeeds as all are getting cleared out. I have become a bit of a shoe junkie and have numerous other pairs from most major brands. I am 6'2" and about 205 lbs. I run 4-5 per week usually 3-4 miles at a time.

I would rate the Skechers brand as having a build quality equal to anything by the major brand names in running. These are not discount box store shoes or what the major brands make for those stores. The Skechers stuff is well put together and looks very nice.  It seems to fit true to size. For me that is a size 12 and the Goruns were spot on.

In these Gorun rides the upper is extremely comfortable. I thought the originals Gorun upper was a bit more sock like, but this upper is close. The Gorun series uppers are among the best I have experienced. It comes with 2 colors of laces as well. In my case white or grey as I got the white/grey shoe.

The sole is more plush than the original Goruns and the rocker effect is lessened. For me I really don't feel any rocker effect in the new version. On the originals and the prospeeds the rocker was very noticebale walking and standing but lessened when running at speed. I almost felt like a boat having to get up on plane with the two others shoes but this one is comfortable walking and running.  As far as the softer ride, that may be a postive or a negative depending on your personal preference. For racing or speed work, I like the firmer Goruns, but for training purposes the Gorun rides to me feel much better. The soles on these seem to be the same foam as the originals, just a bit thicker. The soles also have a few added harder rubber points which should help the sole last longer especially on the toe off.

I have also used these for cross training and they work well. I think Skechers is doing a nice job with their Gorun series. Sheos are well built, comfortable, and the color choices are actually very nice. I would buy it again and I look forward to putting more miles on the ones I have this spring and summer when I can get outdoors more.