Shoes that make you want to run — The Skechers Go Run Ride 10 has you covered

With over 2 million registered runners and 1,600 events across the country, running has come of age in India. The growing popularity of the activity, along with the fitness benefits has encouraged lakhs of Indians to don their running gear at the break of dawn and ‘crunch’ a few KMs.

What begins as a 2 KM run, soon becomes a debut 10 KM, before the urge to attain ‘PBs’ (personal best performances or best timings) draws runners to train intensively for Half and Full Marathons. And this is the beginning of a whole new world of discipline, routine, nutrition, and gear, which can help runners perform and push their personal boundaries.

To perform consistently, runners integrate a variety of running workouts like intervals, fartlek, easy runs and long-slow-distance runs. And contrary to the belief that one needs to run at top speed at all times to improve, the tried and tested 80/20 rule emphasises that only 20% of the workout runs should be at high speeds. And the remaining 80%... they should be done at an easy effort level.

Therefore, it is important to choose the right gear that can help runners manage their daily workouts and their long-distance runs. While comfort is the most critical factor in buying shoes, the daily workout shoes should also have good cushioning to absorb the footstrike impact, offer built-in support to help improve the running form and delay fatigue too. Heel drops (a small difference in height between the back and front of the shoe) are also known to be beneficial for runners in helping them with the way their foot touches the ground.

The Skechers Go Run Ride 10, a running focussed shoe by Skechers Performance has been designed to deliver optimal performance for runners who are looking for a go-to shoe for their daily training and long-distance runs. The Hyper Burst midsole technology and the Go Run Arch Fit insole are configured to deliver foot comfort, while the soles of the shoe feature the Goodyear rubber technology for added grip. To aid for better foot flexibility for runners, the Skechers Go Run Ride 10 has a unique decoupled outsole which helps the shoe to contour to the shape of the foot. And all this in a shoe that weighs between 193 - 238 grams, making the Skechers Go Run Ride 10, a pretty lightweight shoe.

The shoe’s ‘uppers’ (the top part of the shoe), add to the features that make it a compelling choice for daily workouts. The extra padded collar ensures that the shoe grips better to the foot, and the internal heel counter adds to the stability that is required when the foot strikes the ground. The toe is well protected too, with an internal supporting structure at the toe box for durability and protection of the toes. And if you’re a very-early-morning runner… the reflective detailing on the Skechers Go Run Ride 10, are definitely essential for your safety.

The Skechers Go Run Ride 10 offers a wholesome combination of features that make it a compelling choice for runners. The comfort and safety of the shoe, coupled with features that enhance stability make the Skechers Go Run Ride 10 an essential for runners who are looking for a dependable shoe that partners with them for the main bulk of their workouts and their weekend long runs.

The Skechers Go Run Ride 10 retails at ₹12,999 and is available at Skechers outlets, https://www.skechers.in/ and other leading online retailers.
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