I've been hesitant to try Sketchers and Under Armour since they're relatively new to running shoes. But I found myself in the Sketchers outlet store last week, and tried some on. The GoRun 400s, I think. Out of the box, they were super comfortable, but I was still skeptical since they were $50.
I bought them anyway, and have worn them 4 times, for runs of 3 - 6 miles. So far, not too bad. Actually, really comfortable. They're like a cushioned, but pretty light weight trainer. They felt great after 3 miles, and still good at 6. I'm not sure how they'll feel at 9-10+ miles, or how long they'll hold up, but they certainly do the trick for shorter runs.
For comparison, the Brooks Ghost has been my go-to for the last few years.
tl;dr, my $50 Sketchers are pretty decent.
I bought them anyway, and have worn them 4 times, for runs of 3 - 6 miles. So far, not too bad. Actually, really comfortable. They're like a cushioned, but pretty light weight trainer. They felt great after 3 miles, and still good at 6. I'm not sure how they'll feel at 9-10+ miles, or how long they'll hold up, but they certainly do the trick for shorter runs.
For comparison, the Brooks Ghost has been my go-to for the last few years.
tl;dr, my $50 Sketchers are pretty decent.