Skora Running Shoes Unboxing

Skora sent me some of their Base runnning shoes to try out.  I used to be a total barefoot runner, so I was definitely interested.  I have run in Vibram Five fingers (not enough padding or breathablility) and run tons in Nike Free's, giving me plenty to compare these against.

I will do a full review later, but I did enjoy my first run in the Base shoes.  They are definitely "zero-heel drop" as my calves will attest to.  The padding/protection was tough enough to protect against rocks and such far more than the Vibrams, but I could still feel the undulations in the ground surface with no problem.  Protection, but enhanced feel.  Not bad!

Here is a graph of my heart rate, elevation, and speed for my first run in the Skoras.  I warmed up and then did 3 x 10 minute intervals at 10k race pace.  It was a good run for sure.

Once you get used to running in shoes like these, you develop bullet-proof ankles and stability.  I was taking corners really quickly and enjoying the heck out of it.  But be warned - I ran in the Skoras after years of barefoot running experience.  If you've been running in clodhoppers regular running shoes, you need time to adapt to zero-droppers.

I am not sure yet, but I might prefer actual laces instead of the straps.  I was a little worried about my feet slipping around too much when water or sweat got into them, but that didn't seem to be a problem.  I'll soak them in water and run in them in a future test to be sure. 

Here's a photo of them after my run.  This is when I noticed how much they looked like cycling shoes.  The water drops are my sweat.  I know, gross awesome.

As a disclaimer, I am sure I get to keep these shoes.  Nobody will want them after what I'm going to put these through.  Obviously, I'll be non-biased as possible.  Keep checking back for a long-term test results!