Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger Low GORE-TEX®

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Wish they made this color in wide

Have a couple other pairs of this shoe. Comfy and supportive. I do have to insert arch supports for my high arch. Shoe accommodates inserts well.

So happy with this purchase. Bought these for a trip to Costa Rica where I planned extensive hiking in wet and slippery conditions. The shoes came through! Even traversed a low creek and fully immersed the shoes and my feet remained 100% dry. At least as importantly, they are extremely comfortable. On me, they slightly shirt my weight backward into my heels (where it should rest) and even after a 10 mile hike, my feet were blissfully happy. I have kind of a wide forefoot but not and overall wide foot and I’ve had joint replacement on both big toe joints due to bad arthritis. These shoes were AMAZING as far as being roomy enough in the toe box, not slipping in the heel, and allowing enough support and rigidity to prevent excessive flexion (which hurts my toes!) but still feeling like a sneaker. I should also say that I wore them with zero break-in period. Just a pair of light wool hiking socks. They are perfect!

I could wear these every day all day. They have the perfect amount of cushioning and support. I’ve seen some criticize the color. They are a bit drab but I still love them.

I never wore Hoka before so I wasn't sure I'd like the way they fit. I am delighted! I have knee arthritis and plantar fasciitis and these shoes give me the padding and support I need. I walk over a mile everyday & these are my favorite walking shoes. My knees don't hurt after walking when I wear them. Thank you Hoka and Zappos!

Sturdy shoe. I use Superfeet inserts with these shoes. They are a bit stiff at first and when laced all the way up, top eyelet rubs on foot. Seem to be very water resistant.