diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index ce58b3a2ec..fb85e55f6f 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ else
 endif
 
 # Go version to use for builds
-GO_VERSION=1.9.2
+GO_VERSION=1.8.7
 
 # K8s version used for Makefile helpers
 K8S_VERSION=v1.6.6