Description
- Best for All Terrain/Trail Running
- Extended heel pull
- Engineered mesh
- Compression molded EVA foam midsole
- Durabrasion rubber
- 4mm lugs
- Recycled poly laces
- Vegan
- All Terrain
- Breathable
- Recycled Materials
- Heel-To-Toe Drop: 5mm
- Weight: 8.90 oz
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Best For
All Terrain & Trail -
Drop
5mm -
support type
Neutral -
Weight
8.90 oz -
Widths
Regular & Wide
Product Reviews
Review Snapshot
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Most Liked Positive Review
Worth a Try
This is my first time trying a crossover shoe that combines both trail and road shoe features. I was a little skeptical but made the purchase thinking they could help me for a race on a hard packed and not so technical trail. They performed great! After 67 miles I only changed socks once and even th...
Most Liked Negative Review
This shoe is not worth the money.
Let me start off with the facts: I didn't buy these from this site. They were suggested by an authorized dealer, as I suffer from intermittent plantar fasciitis. I am overweight. Most shoes I buy around $40-50, because I go thru them quickly. However, my roommate/best buy decided to spoil me for my ...
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I would buy Hoka products again
Verified Buyer
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I am a size 9 in women 7 in men but the sneakers I purchased felt tight I would have gotten one size bigger not as comfortable as I thought they would be.
Review follow-up
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I wrote a review a few months back about how quickly these shoes fell apart after very limited and casual use. Despite my warranty return being well within a year of my purchase and despite hoka customer service responding to my first review with a suggested warranty return, my shoes were returned back to me without a refund for being "out of warranty". So now I am out the money for these shoes and shipping. I assume this falling apart shoe is somehow justified as normal and expected wear. I won't be replacing my barely functional challenger 7s with another pair of hokas. I am super disappointed since these shoes were so comfortable but I guess I learned a tough lesson. READ ONLINE REVIEWS.
Great Shoe
Verified Buyer
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Ive never bough expensive shoes before like this, but they sure do help my feet, knees, and back
Something is wrong with this shoe
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This is not my first pair oh Hoka's.. I have 4 others(Bondi and Transport among others). These, however, have a horrible issue with sweat and stench. They smell horrible after a day of use, they are very nice looking, but when you take them off, OMG. I took them for their maiden ride on a trip. Since it is a work trip I have been using more formal shoes and on the off days the Hoka Challengers. When I were the other shoes, even though I am quite active there is NO smell, but if I wear the challengers for day wear(not even running or working out), the stench after a few hours is like a cheese I woudl have saved in my closet in 1986 and recently discovered... how do I get rid of them???
Official Response by HOKA ONE ONE
We get it, keeping your pair clean and in tip top shape ensures it's longevity. We provide our most up-to date care and cleaning information in our help center bit.ly/HOKAHelps and we encourage you to take a look. You can also reach out to us with any questions or concerns regarding your pair and we're happy to help.
Average
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I'm a long time Hoka customer, at least 6 pair and a pair of boots, I have to say I'm disappointed in last 2 purchases (I was able to return both for full refund), the shoes are not near as comfortable and fit was not the same as before. I am going to go to a store now and give em one more shot bc I have always absolutely loved them.
Great shoe
Verified Buyer
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I dont own a lot of shoes. I am a one brand man however. Over the years I have had a couple of brands. I am sold on holas over the past year or so and plan to continue buying them for the foreseeable future.
Love the shoe but!
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My honest review is the challenger 7 is very comfy especially it has the wide fit version,the problem is the shoe never last over a year despite being worn for regular walking only,fabric starts to fall apart,especially where the fold area of the shoes,and the inside of the heel.I would think for the price of it,it should last a little longer.But again,it is one of the most comfy shoes i've owned.
Poorly made
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I've had 8 to 10 pairs of different models of Hokas over the past 5 or so years. This is the second pair that didn't hold up and fell apart very quickly. The sole, outside material, and inside material by the heal broke down in 20 uses trail running and light hiking. I saw other reviews explaining the same issues with no honored warranty by Hoka. I am a very disappointed consumer. I don't belive I'd purchase another pair
Official Response by HOKA ONE ONE
This is disappointing to learn about your experience. You should never have to question the quality of our products, and we value your feedback. Our one-year warranty covers manufacturing and material defects. We encourage you to send them back along with your proof of purchase to be evaluated by our warranty team. To take advantage of and learn more about the warranty process, click here: bit.ly/HOKAWty.
Shoes do not last
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Bought a pair of Challenger ATRs GTX and the sole is coming apart about a year after first use. The treads off my sole are coming off and Hoka Customer Service (Elliot) could only suggest using shoe glue. Customer service is a joke. You pay $100-200 for a pair of shoes and they come apart after a year? As the other reviewer said, these shoes are way overpriced for the quality.
Official Response by HOKA ONE ONE
We understand how discouraging it would be to encounter this while trying to send in your pair to be evaluated. As manufacturing and material defects tend to present themselves within the first year of continuous wear, our warranty is only available for one-year after purchase. If you would like to learn more about our policy and what's covered, click here bit.ly/HOKAWty.
Great for my knees!
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I've purchased these exact shoes for years because they help with my knees. Wear and tear in addition to sports injuries have caused a lot of knee pain but these shoes make walking and working out much easier. My husband and I both wear them and re-purchase. I hope one day we can get every color!