Skechers GOrun Ride 8 Hyper

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

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.4 oz · 33/27mm stack · 6mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Skechers GOrun Ride 8 Hyper trails most daily trainers in our data. Value and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 9 runner reviews.

Decent

Overall

Decent 70

Value

Good 89

Cushioning

Good 86

Durability

Good 81

Comfort

Decent 72

Appearance

Below average 62

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

Confidence

82 Moderate

Moderate 82

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

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What runners say

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

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

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

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO

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

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Skechers GOrun Ride 7

“The bounce and softness are unparalleled.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

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

5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for middle distance came from the Skechers GOrun Ride 7

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

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon v2

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

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO

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

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon

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

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

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

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon

“Hyper-Burst midsole is bouncy, works well for uptempo workouts.”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit

“Feels sloppy through the mid foot and a bit tight across the toes.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO

“Light and responsive shoe.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 6

“Long-lasting Hyper Burst midsole for great cushioning.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 6

“Plenty of room with durable Goodyear rubber outsole.”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon v2

“Not as quick, fun or comfortable as the 7's.”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Skechers GOrun Ride 7

“This is the firmest hyperburst shoe I've worn.”

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon

“Wouldn't wear these for an actual workout.”

5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for middle distance came from the Skechers GOrun Ride 7

Prefer this shoe over another

44% 4/9

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers praise the Hyperburst midsole as soft, bouncy and responsive.
A cushioned ride at 8.7 oz, handling easy days and faster pickups.
Runners report the Goodyear rubber outsole grips well and lasts.

Cons

Reviewers struggle with the upper, describing a sloppy midfoot and lace pressure points.
Two of the nine reviewers say it runs large, and one advises sizing down half a size.
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer calls it very ugly.

GOrun Ride 8 Hyper rates 70. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

9 ratings

5/5 5

4/5 4

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 8.4 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 8.7 oz · Women's 8.1 oz
Release: 2019 Q4
MSRP: $115
Stack: 33/27mm
Drop: 6mm

Runner reviews

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Cushioned and Bouncy

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.

muddyxc · Nov 28, 2020

40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit

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

Fantastic midsole, but some caveats with the upper

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.

Anonymous runner · Jun 29, 2020

50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

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

Great all-around trainer

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

haze4days · Apr 27, 2020

65 mpw training for middle distance came from the Skechers GOrun Ride 7

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

Overall great all around shoe!

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.

Anonymous runner · Apr 24, 2020

55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Skechers GOrun Ride 7

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

Good just not as good as the 7's

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.

tooniron · Feb 6, 2020

25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Skechers GOrun Ride 7