NYC Marathon limited edition shoes are a hot commodity at the annual NYC Marathon, which is the largest marathon in the world! Running shoes are vital to NYC Marathon runners and athletes. There are so many special edition shoes to choose from, as seen during the marathon on Sunday, November 6, 2016! All these brands offer amazing running shoes with a NY theme, so it can be confusing when it comes to picking one that’s right for you: Altra, ASICS, Brooks, New Balance, Newton, Nike, Saucony, Skechers.

One shoe that is a must try is Skechers Performance GOrun 5 – NYC 2016, which is a special limited edition that offers a glittery shimmer, inspired by the dazzling NYC lights. This one of a kind, special edition of the Gorun 5 collection comes in blue and gray, which are NYC’s colors. There is a history of blue in NYC, as it was originally founded by the Dutch in the early 1960s (think Delft Blue pottery). In fact, many NYC sports teams’ colors involve blue as well:  Giants, Islanders, Knicks, Mets, Rangers, Yankees. Don’t forget the color gray — which is very urban and acts as a yin yang between the sleek and sexy black, and the innocent snow white.

Skechers is a top favorite of athletes, such as award-winning long-distance runner, Kara Goucher and Kenyan competitive marathon runner and winner of the LA Marathon in 2016, Weldon Kirui. The Skechers GOrun 5 is very supportive with protective features, while maintaining breathability and comfort. These running shoes hug the feet, are flattering and slim — just like NYC’s tall skinny skyscrapers. Every second counts when it comes to running and especially for all those who reside in NYC. So thanks to Skechers GOrun 5’s Quick Fit feature, which enables one to put it on and take it off with ease. It’s incredibly lightweight (7 oz in women’s size 8, versus 8 oz flip flop in women’s size 8), which is great for speed and endurance. For those who don’t like to wear socks, Skechers GOrun 5 is the answer, thanks to its soft and smooth fabric lining, which allows for barefoot wear.

Skechers Performance GOrun 5 – NYC 2016 limited edition is available at the New York City Marathon race expo, select New York City retail shops and at skechers.com.

* Bevs Lim also contributes to Huffington Post.