Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger ATR 3

I am embarrassed to admit how many pairs of shoes I have, I keep purchasing trying to find that "perfect, fast, well balanced, lightweight shoe" and I finally did! I will be trying all the styles that Hoka11 makes and can only hope that the rest are as fabulous as the Bondi 5. Love the color as well!

My podiatrist recommended this Hoka One One Bondi 4 for neuroma. Just new to it but very cushy and comfortable.

Comfortable

I have to return these because I have to have a wide shoe. These are just too narrow in the toe area. Recommended by my podiatrist.

This is my 3rd pair Hoka Challenger's. They are wonderful for cushion, which is why I keep buying them, but every pair I've had falls apart extremely quickly. By week 1 or 2, the material is coming apart. I feel conflicted about buying each new pair. They are the most comfortable shoe for me to run in, but I don't want to keep supporting a product that falls apart so quickly.

I love them; bulky to just wear casually, though!!!

In desperate need of 'the right shoe' on a recent long distance hike, I tried these on at a local outdoor store. The cushioning was what I needed, and the toe box was finally the right size. While I had to go up a whole size from my norm, this lead to the feeling that the shoe was too big, however, it turns out that this was exactly what my feet needed. My foot pain subsided with these shoes. Cons? The traction on the bottom could be better. The Speedgoat which I used before these, had better traction, but less cushion.

I walk 11 miles per day for my USPS mail delivery route. I have 4 pairs of Clifton 3, 4 Bondi 5, 2 Challenger. I rotate through the Cliftons and the Bondi 5 each day for work. I let each pair rest at least a week before wearing again. They are extremely comfortable shoes, however, I was disappointed to see how quickly the cushioning flattens out. They still have some cushioning, and are still comfortable, but it was only 3 or 4 wearings of the Cliftons before they had lost quite a bit of cushioning. The Bondi 5s are a bit stiffer and retain their cushioning somewhat longer than the Cliftons. I tried the Clifton 4s when they came out and found them to be an entirely different fit and shape. They are narrower, a bit smaller, and the arch lined up on my foot differently. They also didn't feel like they had much in the way of cushioning. I tried a half size up and they just felt like a totally different shape and fit of shoe from the Clifton 3s. So, the Clifton 4s are a bust for me, at least. The Challengers are great for hiking, but I save them for trails, so they don't get as much use as the street shoes. I would mention that the Challengers are a bit hot. I also wish Hoka had some Bondi models that would be waterproof. I have not tried all the different Hoka models, but at from what I have tried, the Bondi 5 are the most comfortable for an 11 mile walk on concrete.

I really love these shoes...how they feel and how they look! I get lots of comments on them! I am a little bummed about the grip piece on the sole on one edge pulling loose on one shoe.

These are my favorite Hokas yet. They are extremely comfortable and lightweight however they don't wear well at all. I run around 50 miles a week and am on my 4th pair in 6 months. Each pair the mesh has torn on both sides after about a month. The ATR2 was much more durable but these fit me better. I still love them so for now it's worth it to me to replace them often but it would be nice if hoka made them more durable so I didn't have to.

I walk for 30-60 minutes 2-5 times/week. City & trail walking. These are perfect.

I am new to running and your brand was recommended to me by friends who run all the time. These are the most comfortable shoes I have bought in a long time. Thank you!

Loved the feel of these shoes but after running awhile in the Yakima heat I developed hots spots that were very uncomfortable. Maybe more ventilation would help. Other than that I loved the cushioning and feel of the shoe. Will save for Fall when in cools off a bit.

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I run about 20 trail miles a week, including short stretches of road and fields to access the trail. I noticed immediately these shoes felt more narrow than the original Challenger ATRs and ATR2s, but it is still ok for me (this is my 4th pair). The cushion is great! I noticed immediately, when I was running across a dew covered field, my toes were instantly wet from the top of the shoe. This has me concerned for when the trails are wet or muddy - they are not water resistant as I believe the predecessors were. I'll keep them, but I don't like wet feet and hope this isn't an issue!

Pros: So glad I finally bought trail-specific shoes. Traction is really good and my feel are well-protected from rocks. I was concerned about the thick Hoka sole on the trail. I was afraid that I wouldn't have a good "feel" of the trail and that it might be easier to roll an ankle. Neither were a problem. This is a great trail shoe. Cons: Like the Clifton, I've found the forefoot narrow and experienced heel-slipping (which I've never experienced in running shoes). I've experimented with alternate lacing, but the laces are too short to easily use a heel-lock. I may need to purchase longer laces. I would really like a wider forefoot.

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These are some great shoes... guess I'm kinda basis to the older version of this style,

I wear Cliftons for the road and love them! I was hoping this shoe was going to have similar geometry to the Clifton. Yes, it's similar but I need a wider toebox on my ATRs. I have a bad bunion and the shoe aggravates it. No problems with the Clifton though. So... yes I like them but would love a little wider toebox.

Very stiff, took several wears/runs to break these shoes in and get some flexibility. Missing the great cushioning I've experienced in other Hoka products I've run in, including Stinson. I have problems with blisters on the arch of my foot, no blisters so far with this product.

I've had several pairs of Hokas and love them. I am disappointed with this pair. After less than 6 months of regular every day wear (no lengthy walking) the tread is wearing and some of the fabric is coming apart in several places on the top areas - :-( I'd prefer a bit more weight to get a tougher, more durable toe box.

I sent my first pair back, didn't wear well. Was sent a new pair...will see how they ware. I will not recommend to a friend unless these ware well.