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Skechers GOrun Ride 7
Brooks Ghost 15
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
Puma Deviate Nitro 2
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Skechers GOrun Ride 7
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Brooks Ghost 15
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HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
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Puma Deviate Nitro 2
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.3 oz. (men's), 7.2 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
30mm.
35mm.
43mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
24mm.
23mm.
39mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
6 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
Shoe Released
Q3 2018
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
MSRP
$120
$140
$165
$160
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.4
9.2
9.0
8.8
Comfort
8.6
9.1
9.6
8.8
Cushioning
9.3
9.1
9.6
8.7
Durability
8.1
8.8
8.1
9.0
Appearance
8.0
8.2
7.8
8.6
Value
8.5
8.5
7.7
8.8

Reader Reviews

  • Great Recovery Shoe; Very Versatile. Flight Gen midsole is Legit.

    65 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    7.0

    Drop. 6mm, but not too noticeable with the amount of cushion.

    Structure. Flight Gen midsole is awesome. It is EVA, but nearly as springy as good TPU midsoles. Interested to see how well they hold up and keep their springyness. Also, the insole is removable, which completely transforms the shoe into a faster paced shoe appropriate for all but the fastest speed work, albeit with a roomier fit.

    Not nearly as light as the New Balance Beacon, however. I believe the Beacon and Ride 7 accomplish the same goal at the same price (granted, Ride 7 will be easier to find on clearance), but the Beacon is 2oz lighter and much better looking.

    Outsole. Mix of exposed EVA and blown rubber. Grip fine on all but wet painted lines. The limiting factor on these will be midsole compression, not outsole wear.

    Upper. Upper is stretchy enough to accommodate a variety of foot shapes. Midfoot is secured by overlays, giving you a very secure midfoot and effectively roomy toebox. Good combination.

    • Great all-rounder for a great price

      55 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      9.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      7.0
      Value
      10.0

      Even when you could get it at full MSRP it was only $90. Lasted a long time. Cushioned enough for big mileage and long runs, while staying responsive enough for proper uptempo and speed work. One of the best all around shoes I have ever worn. Scoop up the GRR7 while there are still some out there.

    • Unlikely Hero

      30 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      8.0
      Value
      10.0

      Who runs in Sketchers?! Your grandma in between sets of her Silver Sneakers Body Pump class, maybe? But that’s about it. Well- and me thanks to a great deal on Running Warehouse and a few great reviews. These shoes are awesome! Cushioned, have a little rock forward that helps us mid foot strikers put some oomph in our stride, and hold up great. Truly, i can’t say enough good things about them. I already ordered a replacement pair!

    • Ride 7

      70 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      9.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      9.0
      Value
      10.0

      I have owned and run in about 10 pairs of Go Run Ride models. This model has great cushioning that has lasted so far 400 plus miles for a 58-year-old 170-pound runner. Most of my runs are at 8-minute pace and 10 to 11 miles in length. These shoes do a great job of absorbing the pounding on concrete and asphalt in sub-freezing temperatures. I would definitely buy another pair of these shoes, they are well worth the money!

    • Skechers GO Run Ride 7

      55 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
      Overall
      8.0
      Comfort
      8.0
      Cushioning
      9.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      9.0
      Value
      8.0

      This is quite a sturdy shoe much more so that the previous model. I though perhaps the upper was a little bit stiff otherwise this was one of my favourite shoes. Despite not being a trail shoe I found this shoe very comfortable and supportive for trail and mountain running.

    • Sketchers Came to Win

      80 miles per week, underpronator, high arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      9.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      6.0
      Appearance
      6.0
      Value
      10.0

      Honestly I was a little hesitant to pull the trigger on a pair of sketchers running shoes. I typically run in New Balance, but as the prices have gotten more and more ridiculous, I started looking around for something cheaper, and these sketchers are like $60 on Amazon and no sh*t they are my favorite shoes I've ever run in. And I've run in a literal ton of shoes. I'm a mid-foot runner whose heels rarely touch the ground, and these shoes feel like they're made for me.

    • Best Daily Trainer

      70 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      10.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      10.0

      Affordable and durable. Light weight. Soft cushioning. I reach for this shoe more often than other more expensive shoes designed to filled the same market niche (e.g. Nike Vomero).

    • Skechers go run ride 7

      20 miles per week, medium arches
      Overall
      6.0
      Comfort
      7.0
      Cushioning
      7.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      6.0
      Value
      5.0

      I prefer to run in this shoe with the main insole removed, the shoe is made so that you can remove the midsole and still run with a little more cushion. I like that. the shoe has pretty good cushioning and a firm upper. The midsole it squishy and doesn't show many signs of wear. It has good energy return too. I do like this shoe but would like to explore some more options.

    • Comfortable shoe for long runs

      20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      7.0
      Comfort
      7.0
      Cushioning
      8.0
      Durability
      6.0
      Appearance
      6.0
      Value
      8.0

      Well cushioned neutral road running shoe suitable for long runs and possible marathon-length run. Versatile enough for tempo runs and fartleks. Wouldn't recommend for track days or speed intervals as midsole stack height might cause instability and injury due to ankle rolling

    • Skechers go run ride 7

      30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      8.0
      Comfort
      8.0
      Cushioning
      8.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      7.0
      Value
      7.0

      Great cushioning, good for easy and long runs, OK for tempos. On second pair, first did 600 miles and still some life left in them

    • Incredible value. Do it all shoe.

      55 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      10.0
      Appearance
      8.0
      Value
      10.0

      The glow in the dark is neat but I do prefer the normal look of the shoe. Best all arounder I have ever worn. Cushioned enough for long runs. Light enough to pick up the pace. Fast and responsive enough for proper speed work. Would consider racing a marathon in this shoe as a “safe” option. For the price (new $90, can often find for 55-65) it has to be an all time great.