Skechers Go Run Ride 10 Review: A Bouncy Daily Trainer That Wants to Be Picked First

Introduction

Some shoes simply earn the nickname of a pick-first trainer, and the Skechers Go Run Ride 10 comes close to that. It is a neutral road running shoe built around a lively Hyper Burst midsole, and the impression from testing past 50 miles is consistent: bouncy, lightweight, fun to run in, and the kind of shoe that keeps getting reached for even on days when the legs are tired.

At a $130 price point it is not trying to be anything exotic. There is no carbon plate and no oversized stack, just a well-executed daily trainer with an energetic feel. The overall review score lands at 7.75 out of 10, which is a solid result for a daily trainer, even if it just misses the eights.

Who This Shoe Is For

This is a neutral road running shoe with a 6 millimeter drop from heel to toe, 34 millimeters in the heel and 28 millimeters in the forefoot. In men’s sizing it was tested at a men’s size 9 equivalent (7.6 ounces in the tested size), which is a solid weight for a neutral daily trainer.

The Ride 10 fits true to size and works best for runners who want one shoe to cover most of their week: daily easy runs, some tempo work, and even a casual track session. It is especially appealing to runners who enjoy a very soft, bouncy ride and who feel confident and stable in their foot strike.

Main Strengths

The headline feature is the Hyper Burst midsole. It is an EVA foam that has been processed with supercritical carbon dioxide, which creates irregular shaped pockets in the material. The result is a foam that reads buttery soft in the lab, with durometer readings in the 30s when a more typical firm-but-comfortable foam might measure in the 40s.

That softness translates directly into the ride. It is bouncy, lightweight, and full of energy return, and it helps drive the gait cycle forward without a tall stack or a plate. The upper also deserves credit: the standard engineered mesh offers great breathability, and the tester genuinely felt the breeze on warmer runs. On lockdown, the scores were solid and the ride never felt insecure. The shoe feels locked in on the foot.

Things to Consider Before Buying

Two things are worth weighing. First, the soft foam might be too mushy for some runners. The durometer readings are firmly in very soft territory, comparable to other notably plush supercritical foam shoes. Runners with strong ankles and a controlled foot strike will get the most out of it; runners who prefer a firmer, more stable platform may not love it.

Second, the upper still shows some scrunching at the bottom of the eyelet chain. The tongue is neither gusseted nor semi-gusseted, and the heel counter is flexible. None of this made the shoe feel insecure, but it is a small refinement that keeps the upper from scoring higher. Also note that a men’s size 9 was a little tricky to find during testing.

Buying Advice

At $130, the Ride 10 is priced reasonably, though it feels more like a $120 shoe. Even so, the tester would buy it again at $130 without hesitation. Durability is pegged at around 350 miles, which is slightly below average and is the trade-off for how soft the foam is; pushing the shoe well past that point is not advised.

In practice this is a daily easy runner that can stretch to tempo runs and relaxed track sessions, such as a few 600-meter repetitions on the way home. The outsole uses Goodyear rubber, which scores solidly because it is not overly thick and does not add weight; it should be okay, though maybe not amazing, on smooth wet pavement. If you are shopping around, comparable alternatives include the Saucony Kinvara 13, the zero-drop Topo Ultra Rivera 2 (for zero drop), and the Skechers Razor Excess 2, another Skechers shoe from 2022 that scored in the eights.

Conclusion

The Skechers Go Run Ride 10 is a lively, breathable, and genuinely fun daily trainer with a standout supercritical foam midsole. Its softness and the small upper scrunching keep it out of the eights, but for runners with a confident foot strike who want an energetic everyday shoe, it is an easy recommendation at $130.