Our verdict
As simple as it gets, Skechers GOrun Ride 9 ticks all the boxes of a highly functional daily trainer. With an uncanny cushioning-to-weight ratio, it makes those long-distance and recovery runs a breeze. Although it’s not a speedster like its Skechers Razor counterpart, Ride 9 works best at slower paces but doesn’t fail if you speed up occasionally.
Pros
- Amazingly lightweight
- Soft yet bouncy cushioning
- Smooth ride
- Roomy toebox
- Breathable
- Durable outsole
- Good grip
Cons
- Thin tongue
- Lacks springiness
Who should buy the Skechers GOrun Ride 9 (Hyper)
This daily running shoe from Skechers is an excellent choice for logging long miles at a range of paces. The shoe sua like a hybrid of a light and speedy trainer and a well-cushioned and durable daily runner.
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If choose to push to the pace more often than not, consider Razor+ (less cushion but lighter and snappier) or the Skechers Ultra Flex 2.0 Ladies Trainers (highly cushioned but more aggressive ride). Both can double for competition too.
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A few significant changes are introduced in version 9:
- Lighter weight: 1 oz (28 g) less
- Added stack height: 1mm more
- Less stiff: the forefoot now bends easier thanks to the flex grooves
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- Lighter upper: less bulk
Super lightweight for a daily trainer
Tipping the scales at 8.2 oz (233 g) in a men's US size 9, the Ride 9 is unbelievably lightweight for its stack height of 34 mm. For comparison, the average weight of daily trainers hovers around 9.8 oz (278 g).
"It disappears from the foot," says one of the runners.
Soft, silky-smooth ride of the Ride 9
Featuring the brand’s magic-formula Hyperburst midsole, the shoe boasts an impressive mix of softness and bounce. Firmer than that in the Skechers MaxRoad 4, it works admirably from slower, recovery paces up to moderate tempo runs. Here is how some of the reviewers describe their experience:
- "not too mushy and offers a nice give"
- "skechers diameter slip on loafer mens size"
- "adds energy to slower long runs and faster short runs alike"
You can expect a lot of underfoot protection from the shoe too. Having 34 mm of foam in the heel and 28 mm in the forefoot, there is plenty of high-quality protection for long distances. As one reviewer puts it, the shoe "kept my body feeling good over a variety of distances."
The GOrun Ride 9 has also been extensively praised for offering smooth heel-to-toe transitions. What makes the ride so enjoyable are the pronounced heel bevel, deep flex grooves, and a forefoot rocker.
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Secure fit with roomy toebox
A lot of reviewers highlighted how accommodating the shoe's toebox is. "The most roomy toebox of the Skechers' runners," says one of them. There is enough space for wider feet as well as toe splaying and swelling.
At the same time, the heel and midfoot hold remain recure, causing no irritation, hot spots, or blisters.
Perfectly breathable for summer
"No issues keeping feet dry in hot conditions," says a runner. Many more reviewers also agree that the shoe's mesh is so airy that it makes the shoe summer-ready.
Solid traction for a road shoe
Employing Goodyear Rubber, this Skechers shoe outplays many other road running shoes when it comes to traction. According to the testers, it offers "unbeatable traction on nearly any surface" including wet and snowy roads.
Expect a lot of durability from Skechers Ride 9
Those who have covered around 100 miles in the shoe report that there is "barely a dent in the Goodyear outsole."
