![]() ![]() We now understand that the foam, plate, and shoe design all work together to create that magic shoe.įor a $120 USD running shoe I was pleasantly surprised by the Skechers Persistence. When carbon plates were first implemented into running shoes, people believed the “magic” abilities of shoes was in the carbon plate. The Persistence would not be my choice as a race day shoe however, the “H” plate makes the shoe more versatile as it feels snappy at those quicker speeds. When thinking about what role the “H” plate plays in the Persistence, I believe it is more about adding structure to the midsole and less about improving performance. Research shows that this performance gain will vary from person to person and may also depend on many other factors such as foam and plate placement. This can be objectively measured using a metabolic cart oftentimes measuring Vo2 max. The goal of a plate is to add structure to the midsole and in some cases provide a measurable performance benefit. This design is less aggressive compared to a traditional plate and may be a good choice for those individuals trying out a carbon plate for the first time. There are two longitudinal carbon pieces running lengthwise over the forefoot with a small piece extending from the center of each strip towards the midline of the shoe. It gets its name from the “H” design the materials make as the carbon strips come together. The H plate is not a true carbon plate, but strips of carbon material embedded in the midsole to add structure to the shoe. Having worn both shoes for a considerable amount of time, it may come down to individual preference on which to choose. Overall, the GO RUN Persistence offers a slightly softer ride, thicker upper, and stiffer forefoot rocker while costing $25 less compared to the GO RUN RIDE 10. This also makes it slightly clunky at faster speeds, however. The mid foot strike zone creates flex points in the outsole and helps to create a more subtle toe off found in the Ride 10. This is likely due to the lack of the H plate and the mid foot strike zone in the Ride 10. The H plate found in the Persistence makes the forefoot very stiff especially compared to the flexible forefoot on the Ride 10. The main differences being the integrated H plate, the midsole foam, and upper material used. When comparing the ($120 USD) GO RUN Persistence to the ($145 USD) GO RUN Ride 10 there are some obvious differences between the two shoes. I anticipate these shoes lasting many miles as they likely have above average durability for most runners. Despite having nearly 80 miles on my pair, the outsole displays very little wear thanks to the durable Good Year outsole. From there, the forefoot rocker adds to a smooth snappy push off. At initial contact, the heel bevel creates a natural landing and provides a smooth transition to the midfoot. Despite saying this, the H plate helps to create a stiff forefoot and paired with a more aggressive rocker, the Persistence performs better than I expected during Tempo and interval pace. The Persistence performed well during all my runs but best during foundational, daily mileage pace. I was able to take the Persistence through a variety of runs ranging from easy recovery days to faster interval training. The Persistence also comes with a forefoot carbon H plate to help keep the shoe snappy and stable despite that softer midsole. Skechers states they went with the ULTRA FLIGHT foam for the Persistence as it is slightly more plush than their newer HYPER BURST foam. Skechers goes back in time with the midsole construction of the Persistence using their older ULTRA FLIGHT EVA foam. The Skechers GO RUN Persistence is a neutral daily trainer designed with a firm forefoot rocker, plush midsole, and carbon H plate. It can be further utilized as a gym shoe thanks to its wide Well for casual use when walking as well as performance use during Persistence makes it a valuable everyday shoe contender as it performs Overall, the Persistence isĪ very comfortable and well-designed shoe. With keeping the foot securely in the shoe. ![]() Despite the flexible heel counter, IĮxperienced no issues with heel slippage as the extra padding assisted Those runners that prefer a more flexible Moving to theīack of the shoe, the heel counter is flexible allowing it to be easilyĬompressed between my fingers. Lace loop to keep it secure over the dorsum of the foot. ![]() It offers some breathability but is much thicker than the Upper is constructed of engineered mesh and can get warm during hot The toe box isĪccommodating but keeps the foot secure when picking up the pace. Nicely padded heel counter and comfortable insole. I found the initial step in feel very comfortable thanks to the The GO RUN Persistence fits me true to size in my men’s ![]()
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