Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger ATR 5

I'm a nurse and a doctor recommended these shoes a couple of years ago. I have had no more foot pain since I began wearing Hokas. Love them!

Nice supportive shoe. I am a loyal Bondi girl, but these run a close second. I have plantar fasciitis and bad feet in general, and my toes don't go numb in these. Highly recommend!

comfortable

I use these shoes for my daily hiking, both on paved and dirt/rock trails

From the first step, I knew I had found the shoes my feet have been longing for. The construction of the sole along with well-placed arch support put a glide in my stride. Seriously, it feels like my stride is naturally, almost automatically propelled forward. Cushion: just right. Arch support: positioned just right. Weight: Very light. I am now a faithful Hoka One One customer.

Best shoes ever

Hiking the Appalachian trail and this is my 3rd pair of Hokas...love them!

After 7 weeks of plantar fasciitis getting worse with every shoe, stretch, and medications I tried these based on a search for "recovery shoes". I am a nurse and love to hike, but I was in so much pain I could barely work - let alone keep up with housework or exercise. These shoes are just what I needed! My feet need a slightly wider toe area, but wides are too wide in other parts of the heel and arch areas. I typically get an 8 to accommodate, but these were too big in an 8 due to a slightly wider toe box and I got a 7.5. I was very surprised another reviewer thought they felt narrow! The cushioning isn't as plush as I thought by looking at the outside of the soles, but they support my feet well. I was very surprised another reviewer thought they felt narrow

This shoe runs really narrow. Don't be afraid to try the wide. I was shocked how the B width cut into my arch. Wide is much better. Normally I wear a size 9 regular width but I can wear an 8 1/2 wide in this shoe. I have terribly painful feet and ankles full of arthritis, especially mid-foot. I can't believe how much further I can walk or work in my yard or stand for extended time. Whoever designed this shoe is a genius. I gave my regular width Hoka shoes to my daughter because she has unusually narrow feet. She loves them too! Perfect fit for her.

I have started recommending Hoka to all of my nursing and athletic family! I'm a true shoe expert! I am on my feet all day! No joke. Mom, athlete and nurse..it's non stop. But my podiatrist recommended I try Hoka before we schedule another difficult surgery...i couldn't stay out of the gym and delayed my healing. I'm hooked. I can do 3/13hr shifts with ease. Hit the gym and go grocery shopping and not feel the tremendous pain I used to. If I'm planning a busy day I simply pick my Hokas for the day and get busy!

Currently wear these shoes for work.

Ran a wicked trail 10k this weekend! Still wondering how a trail shoe can be so lightweight, responsive and max cushioned all in one! My first HOKA run. Love 'em!

Enjoy running in these shoes. They are very comfortable.