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GOrun Ride 8 Hyper

Skechers GOrun Ride 8 Hyper

Name: Skechers GOrun Ride 8 Hyper
Brand: Skechers
Rating: 4.6 (9 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.7 oz · 6mm drop · 33/27mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Skechers GOrun Ride 8 Hyper rates in the 76th percentile overall among daily trainers. Its strongest dimension is cushioning (95th percentile); its weakest is looks (4th). Of 7 runners who came to it from another shoe, 3 preferred it to what they ran before.

Based on 9 runner reviews.

Very good

86/100

Overall

Very good 86

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Exceptional 97

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (91/100)

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Scores better than 89% of shoes

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Excellent 91

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 63% of shoes

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Good 79

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

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Scores better than 30% of shoes

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Average 69

Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

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Below average 54

What runners say

“Lacing tension is tricky—too loose causes flopping, too tight causes pressure soreness on top of foot.”

4/5 Full review

“Runs large—size down ½ size at least.”

4/5 Full review

“Very soft with short break-in time and zero discomfort from the start.”

5/5 Full review

“The bounce and softness are unparalleled.”

4/5 Full review

“Bouncy/responsive ride is great for easy days, long runs, and light tempos.”

haze4days 5/5 Full review

“Hyperburst midsole is cushioned but firm enough to prevent sinking in.”

5/5 Full review

“Nice and bouncy/responsive, and at that price point can't be beat.”

4/5 Full review

“Midsole is temperature sensitive—feels like a brick in cold conditions.”

4/5 Full review

“Upper material folds at toe-off flex point, creating pressure on toes.”

4/5 Full review

“Started to feel better after about 100 miles—improved with break-in.”

4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

44% 4/9

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too big.
Rated below average overall.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.

Reader Ratings

9 reader ratings

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Runner reviews

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Cushioned and Bouncy

muddyxc · Nov 28, 2020

5/5

Overall

This shoe is a great daily trainer for someone who wants a cushioned shoe that is not overly mushy. The Hyper-Burst midsole provided a very nice ride that was bouncy and not terrible to use for more uptempo workouts. The shoe fits slightly big, but this did not affect the lockdown in any way. Because of its plenty of cushioning in a lighter weight package, this shoe was a great daily trainer and long run shoe.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 5/5

Fantastic midsole, but some caveats with the upper

Anonymous runner · Jun 29, 2020

4/5

Overall

I'll be another voice in the chorus proclaiming that Hyperburst is fantastic. The bounce and softness are unparalleled. I have run in a few of the new "superfoams" and for me, this one is the one to beat. The upper is breathable enough- three same if not better then the knit upper on the NB 1080v10. But there are two problems I'm having with the upper. First, I just can't find the right lacing tension for one of my feet. If I leave the laces even remotely loose, my foot flops around and the fit is sloppy. If I crank the laces at ALL, though, the pressure buildup leaves the top of my foot sore for days. Second, and this is a problem I have with other shoes occasionally, at the toe-off flex point, the upper material folds in and forms another pressure point on my toes at each step. Outsole traction is good, and the rubber and midsole seem to be durable enough. If they resolve the issues with the upper, these will be a stunner.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Great all-around trainer

haze4days · Apr 27, 2020

5/5

Overall

- Lacing/upper fit was finicky, but once figured out (or ignored) ride is great. - Bouncy/responsive ride is great for easy days, long runs, and light tempos. - Can handle pickups and faster paces, but wouldn't wear these for an actual workout

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Overall great all around shoe!

Anonymous runner · Apr 24, 2020

5/5

Overall

The go run ride 8 has improved on the very few weaknesses that the 7 had. Solid shoe for everyday runs and you can pick up the pace comfortably. One great thing about the shoe is it is very soft and the break in time is very short. Zero discomfort from the start and will last you as long as most shoes on the market. It reminds you of a Nike Pegasus and a Hoka Clifton if they had a shoe baby.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Good just not as good as the 7's

tooniron · Feb 6, 2020

4/5

Overall

The idea of a GO Run Ride 7 with hyper burst midsole and goodyear rubber seemed too good to pass. My Go Run Ride 7's were a revelation, good for long easy runs but able to speed up in them too. The 8's seem to be very similar apart from the midsole everybody raves about and the rubber that sounds good too. But putting it all the good things together has spoilt it somewhat. It's still an OK shoes, still better than the Run Ride 2's and Run Ride 5's I've owned, but not as quick, fun or comfortable as the 7's. I like to have a quicker pair and a more cushioned long easy run pair, Razor and Go Run Ride seem pretty good for me, since the basic GoRun went wrong (maybe the 7+ will get it back) and they dropped the GoBionic. I'm still a Skechers runner and the Razor 3 is my next aim, but the poor distribution in the UK and the slight disappointment with the Ride 8's mean I am starting to waver and look at other brands.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5