Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger ATR 5

I am a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and was fitted for shoes 4 years ago due to problems of being on my feet all day. I bought a pair of Hoka women's challengers and have not worn any other shoe for work since. The shoes fit well. My knees and feet don't ache at the end of the day. I recommend them to all my nursing friends.

Good grip on the trail

Great for running and walking!!

I really love these shoes. I used them on 3 trails so far and where I would normally slip or fall with any other shoe, these kept a very great grip and handled the terrain wonderfully. Great shoes!

My husband I both bought a pair. We tried them out and OMGoodness! We walk 2 miles everyday for the last 30 days and they have held up to the challenge of wear, comfort, and providing me less back pain. I have chronic arthritis in my lower back coupled with bulging disk which limits my desire for mobility. The thickness in the soles and heels provides a level of cushion that decreases the impact on my back. We are going to buy more an other colors.

I hike a couple times a week and the summer time i really like a lighter shoe. This one feels great and is not too hot. They have good traction and do great on loose rock. I definitely will purchase again from Hoka. They have excellent customer service and really stand behind their products.

9/10 I buy lower profile shoes so I don't roll my ankle and stick to Asics but after being out due to illness/injury I wanted to try a different brand that could guide me back into top running shape. I've tried Brooks in the past because of their wide option and the softness but in the end they were too heavy and soft, like walking on marshmallows. I opted for the Challenger because I bounce between trails and road on most of my runs and I'm super happy I did. I was worried a thick or "high" heel would cause problems with rolling my ankles but I have not had any issues with these. I have a wide foot and the wide options for these are perfect. I will admit that the higher heel changes my running style slightly because it makes the back of my legs and bum work a little harder but my body made adjustments after a few runs. Honestly from the reviews I thought these were going to be obnoxiously soft but they are the perfect amount of firmness and stability I need to dash through the forest and desert and enough cushion to endure the pavement on the miles back to my house. I bounce between Arizona and Alaska and they are great for both desert and forest weather and trails! I would 100% buy these again!

I am nurse I am over weight and bone on bone in both knees my Hokas are the best thing ever I can do my whole shift halfway comfortable!!!!