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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Great durable trainer

5/5

Overall

Plenty of room and durable Goodyear rubber on the outsole. Plus hyperburst midsole that's cush but still firm enough to prevent sinking in. A great trainer, comparable to the NB 1080 v10 but a bit softer.

Anonymous runner · Jan 26, 2020

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

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

Skechers Go Run Ride 8

4/5

Overall

Underfoot feel/ride is great. Price is great. Fast trainers. As with all skechers, there is room for improvement re: upper fit. These feel sloppy through the mid foot and a bit tight across the toes. However, the ride is excellent- nice and bouncy/responsive and at that price point can't be beat. Oh, also very ugly appearance- I really dislike primarily white and black shoes. Also runs large, so size down 1/2 size at least.

Anonymous runner · Jan 14, 2020

45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO

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

every day trainer

4/5

Overall

This is the firmest hyperburst shoe I've worn. Also this shoe is the first in over a decade that started to feel better after about 100mi's on them. I haven't had to 'break in' shoes for ages , but these feel better today than the day I opened the box. The midsole is very temperature sensitive, I wouldn't leave it in a cold garage/car unless you want them to feel like a brick.

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

55 mpw training for a half marathon

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

Great Cushion/Smooth Ride!

5/5

Overall

This shoe was my first pair of Skechers and I was surprised how light and responsive this shoe is. If you like a light weight shoe with great cushion this shoe is for you. The sole is made from Goodyear Rubber and prevents slipping. It also provides durability. It has a long-lasting HYPER BURST mid sole for great cushioning. The upper is light weight and very breathable . The insole is removable for any one who may use an orthotic insoles.

biroruns · Dec 30, 2019

45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 6