Skechers Aero Burst Review – Big Stack, Bigger Comfort
- FORDY RUNS
- Aug 2
- 2 min read
Skechers is back in the performance running game for 2025, and among their new lineup—AeroSpark, AeroTempo, and AeroBurst—the Aero Burst stands out as my favourite. Why? Simple: this shoe is outrageously comfortable.
Let’s break down what makes the Aero Burst such a surprisingly solid choice for your easy or recovery miles.
The Tech & Specs
At £140, the Skechers Aero Burst delivers a max stack cushioned ride without trying to reinvent the wheel. Here’s what’s packed into this big boy:
Hyperburst Ice midsole: A slightly firmer, more responsive evolution of Skechers’ Hyperburst foam
Carbon-infused H-plate: Subtle propulsion, not overpowering
Hyper Arc technology: Designed to improve efficiency and promote smoother transitions
Podiatrist-certified Arch Fit system: Provides built-in arch support
Goodyear rubber outsole: Durable and impressively grippy
Breathable mesh upper
Stack height: 41mm heel / 35mm forefoot (6mm drop)
Weight: 334g in UK 9.5 (yep, it’s heavy!)
On the Run: What It’s Like
The Aero Burst is built for easy days, recovery runs, and plodding around at conversational pace. It’s stable, soft without being sloppy, and—most importantly—a joy to wear.
The Hyperburst Ice midsole offers a nice balance. It’s not overly soft or squishy like some max-stack shoes (think More v5), but still gives enough bounce to keep things enjoyable.
The platform is extremely wide, which translates to great stability even with the high stack.
The upper is much improved over older Skechers Max Road models—more breathable, cooler, and better fitting.
Despite the 334g weight, it doesn’t feel as heavy on foot as the numbers suggest. Still, if you’re someone who’s sensitive to weight, this might not be for you.
Fit & Comfort
Comfort is the headline here. From the cushioned insole to the secure lacing and soft upper, everything about the Aero Burst screams easy-going miles. A word of caution: Skechers sizing runs a bit long. I tested a UK 9.5, but I could probably go down to a 9. Watch your sizing if you're ordering online.
Things to Watch Out For
No shoe is perfect, and the Aero Burst does have a few drawbacks:
Weight – It’s a heavy shoe. That’s expected for a max-stack recovery shoe, but worth noting.
Durability concerns – I’ve started to see some early wear on the outsole (though this may be down to me testing an early sample pair).
Fit issues – As mentioned, sizing could be off for some runners.
