diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index 2a02d7e0..5e052cbb 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ matrix:
   fast_finish: true
   allow_failures:
     - go: tip
-    - go: 1.8.x
+    - go: 1.6.x
 notifications:
   irc:
     channels: