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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Skechers GO Bionic 2 Review}}
The [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Mens%20Skechers%20GO%20Bionic%202 Skechers GO Bionic 2] is a lightweight, zero-drop shoe with a nicely flexible sole. Its 10mm sole doesn't provide much cushioning, but it's enough for good [[Running Economy]]. Like many shoes in the Skechers' range, the GO Bionic is cheaper than many comparable shoes and is well worth considering. You can think of the GO Bionic as the shoe that Nike should have produced as part of their "Nike Free " range.
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* {{H:WhyBuy}}. The GO Bionic is great value for money, and is lighter than many of the similar shoes such as [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]] or [[Saucony Virrata]], though it's also slightly firmer. It's also a 'Better Nike Free'.
* {{H:cushioning}}. The Bionic is quite thin and only 10 mm, so it's a little firmer than some other shoes in this category. One concern with cushioning is that the gaps in the midsole can get packed with stones. If that happens, it is quite uncomfortable, as there is only the thin insole between your foot and stone.
* {{H:drop}}. This is a zero-drop shoe, and the midsole is actually fairly flat. There is no taper between the ball of the foot and the very front, nor is there much of rise under the arch. Like most shoes, the midsole cups of the heel for stability, and there is a small taper at the very rear (not enough to be considered a rocker.)
** {{H:longevity}}. The Bionic lasts longer than you'd expect.
* Advantage [[Saucony Virrata]]
** {{H:cushioning}}. The Virrata is more softly cushioned, though it's close.
** {{H:trails}}. The Virrata has a little more protection from rocks, but not much.
** {{H:availability}}. The Virrata is easier to find, as Saucony is widely stocked.
