The GoBionic Trail is Skechers first real trail running shoe. But that does not draw attention to h

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The GoBionic Trail is Skechers first real trail running shoe. But that does not draw attention to him: In the test the shoe convinces with a very direct feel and an amazing amount of grip. An (almost) perfect debut. str Features
Even the datasheet reveals that the GoBionic Trail belongs to the category Minimal shoe. 226 grams speak (in size 42.5 or US 9) and only 4 mm gap between the heel and toe area for themselves. Those who prefer to run without blowing up ("zero drop"), just take out the insole. The footbed is padded for and seamless. But even with insoles one is extremely flat on the trail - at any point there are more than 2 cm to the ground. To make the shoe offroad-capable, Skechers has donated him a rough profiled outsole with integrated protective stone. The water-repellent mesh upper fabric to ensure dry feet. First impression and processing
Visually, the GoBionic Trail is anything but minimal: The flashy design is certainly str a matter of taste, but consistent and in any case a looker. Overall, the shoe is properly processed. Deductions in the B-Note is only available for the not very clean bonding of outer sole and upper. Fit and lacing
Just such a minimal shoe must fit: At the heel narrow and tightly cut, wide in the forefoot and with plenty of room for the toes. Although the GoBionic Trail has no firm heel counter provides the foot but still sufficient support. The classic lacing I really like. The eyes are a little further apart the front. This allows you to boot to the front tie loose, while the heel and instep are securely fixed. In a significant padding for the tongue and the heel waived Skechers. This is thanks to the soft upper material but not necessary anyway. str Suppressed even on long journeys or scrubs nothing.
When gorun 3 I had criticized the spongy cushioning. Of the GoBionic str Trail is far away: The outsole is only minimally damped and forced therefore to roll over the pre- and midfoot. Anyone who is not accustomed, is therefore perhaps perceive str the shoes were uncomfortable. For my taste, Skechers has found exactly the right amount of damping here. Rather undersized, however, is the protection stone. Although the plate in the outsole withstands the roughest evil away, to rubble but still you can feel every sharp stone. The shock protection for the toes is definitely expandable. On a sharp rock edge you better not get caught str with the GoBionic Trail. Grip and stability
Particularly pronounced lateral support of GoBionic Trail does not offer. But he is also not designed as a minimal shoe. The necessary str stability, the low profile provides. The practice test on various substrates has passed the shoe. I had this fear to bend it, at any time. Can score correctly, the shoe in terms of Grip: The large, widely spaced lugs grip on soft ground deep into the ground. You also have the advantage that the gaps do not clog with mud. Although the GoBionic Trail is not a Fell Cross, but on commercial field, forest and meadow trails he can easily keep up. And even on gravel and rock, he offers thanks to the relatively soft rubber compound sufficient grip.
What the GoBionic Trail lacks in protection, it pays in terms of dynamics more than back. To fast changes of direction he reacts immediately and without loss of traction. I've rarely seen a shoe that gives the so direct contact with the ground and still brings plenty of grip. It's just fun to heat with this shoe on the trails outside the front door. Even short asphalt sections it makes problems with. In technically challenging terrain of GoBionic encounters although its limits - that it lacks due to design for stability and protection. But few of us are every day in the mountains on the way.
Dynamics
8 TrailBlog.de The GoBionic Trail Skechers is a really good off-road debut succeeded. The shoe convinces str with a very direct ride, low weight and an amazing amount of grip. Point deduction is only available for the undersized stone protection. Overall, a highly recommended shoe for fast and Vorfußläufer City trails.
The product was provided to me by the manufacturer for testing purposes. However, this does not affect content or assessment. str The review reflects my personal experience with the product again. March 29, 2014 & nb

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