Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger ATR 6

I wear a 9, bought a 9 wide because I have a wider toe box and narrower heel, they fit perfectly. The tread is “sticky” and a little noisy on hard surfaces. I climbed 600 feet, pretty much 15-34 degree angles, rocks and sand, in California and felt like a frog with suction cups. I never slipped. If you’re looking for a serious shoe that you can trust, yes, these are it. I can’t speak to longevity. So far, so so so good.

This is my first pair of Hoka's and they came highly recommended. I am not a runner, but I hike, and I wanted the shoes primarily for walking for fitness and hiking once Spring arrives. So far they have been wonderful - no break-in time, the fit is good and they are super light. I can only compare these shoes to my Brooks Caldera 4's - they run about a half size larger than the Brooks and are a little lighter. Since I bought them primarily for hiking, the half size isn't a big deal because I will most likely wear them with my thick Smart Wool socks. The are very stylish, love the color!

I love these sneakers but they do run really large. I originally bought the Women's 8.5, but they were so big that they slid around on my feet when I was trying to hike. On further inspection, it turned out that the 8.5 is actually a 40.75 in Euro sizes. I'm usually a 39, which frequently translates to 8.5 Women's. I then bought a size 8 and it fits perfectly! The Euro size is 40 (which most people would consider an 8.5 or 9). Hope this info helps when trying to figure out sizing.

Love the brand, but very unhappy with the insoles they provided. No cushion, paper thin. I run about 3 miles a day and I am 54. I need some joint relief in support/cushion. I am keeping the shoes as I have replaced insoles with inserts.

I typically have plantar fasciitis and this shoe eliminated any pain! I wear it during intense work outs and around the house, super cushioned. highly recommend!

I normally wear a 9m in all shoes brands. This was no exception. I didn't know what to expect from these as I've never owned a pair of Hoka's before. They felt perfect straight out of the box when I put them on and laced them up. However I wasn't expecting to be launched into a fast walk the moment I started moving in them. :) They feel like I'm walking on spring loaded air pillows. A little strange at first, but a very welcome feeling when I hit the treadmill. No more shins screaming at the 1.5m mark, now it's my calves working OT. I'll take that over shin pain/splints any day. I do notice that my arches have a twinge of pain here & there, but I can only guess that it's because these shoes have more arch support than what my feet are accustomed to. I'm hoping my feet adjust to this over time. I've only had them a little over a week but I'm totally in love with them. I just wish there were more color combinations available. Note: I did notice that the Nike's I had been wearing on the treadmill feel like there is no cushioning in them compared to the Hoka Challenger ATR 6.

These replaced my old Hoka's which I LOVED. These feel quite a bit tighter and are just barely big enough even though I ordered the same size. The sizing is off enough that I was unsure about keeping them. However, the arch support is excellent.

Fit beautifully, no break in time, large/roomy toe box, and I love the dark gray upper/bright melon colored sole combo. I have worn Vionics for the arch support and these are not as intense of an arch support but still good.