Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7

Unfortunately these shoes fit smaller than all my other HOKA's so I had to return them.

Hoka has once again come up with another great shoe for those of us who suffer from plantar fasciitis. It hugs the heel making for a comfortable stride with all day support. The only issue i have with the shoe is the cut around the ankle area rubs the bottom of my ankle. So far it hasn't led to any pain or issues.

Wore this over Hoopfest basketball weekend, just walking. Probably walked close to 20 miles. Normally my feet and legs would be sore and aching after this much walking. Other than being tired, my feet and legs felt great. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the price point- as nice and comfortable as they are, they still don't seem like a $100+ shoe.

Can't wrong with Hoka. The best shoe on the market!

I hate to say this but i thought speed goats were my go to for runs, but i tried the challengers due to them being on sale and i gotta say i love them there a bit more comfortable then my speed goats while having the same reaction time fit true to size as well!

Product okay don't care for color and size

The shoes are really comfortable.

Bought for walking and hiking. I am 62 and can say that, after a week, these are some of the best active shoes I have ever owned. Light weight, great support, cushioned sole, etc. My only complaint is that I had to return my normal size 12 because they were way too snug. The 12.5 fits just right in my case, so you may want to consider the 1/2 size up.

I like how easy it is to slide in and out of them and comfort

Good looking comfy everyday shoe

These shoes are amazing for running on gravel and dirt trails as well as pavement. 2nd pair for me.

This trail shoe is worlds more comfortable than the speedgoat. I biked 33 miles yesterday with them and walked 10 miles in the woods the day before. Almost as comfortable as my Clifton 9's (but not quite )

I've been a loyal HOKA fan for years. Unfortunately, my Challenger ATR 7s from March 2025 started falling apart quickly the sole began peeling, and I had to trim the upper to stop tripping on carpet. I reached out hoping for help, but nothing was offered. I'm disappointed this time, especially given how new they were.

Ordered these Challenger 7 shoes before going to the National Bowling Tournament in Baton Rouge LA, didn't even take a backup pair because I knew they would be great! 5 straight days and didn't even think about my feet! That's a reason to say they are the best!! Thank you for a great product!! I will definitely be back for more in the future!

Extraordinary!

Replaced my challenger atr 6 with challenger 7.. why is toe box so much narrower than 6? Same size, width. Doesn't make sense

Wonderful craftsmanship

I love these shoes. They are comfortable, and the stability is great.

I purchased this pair of shoes for a month long walking trip to Europe. I knew I was going to do a lot of walking so I tried 3 different sizes and finally decided for the 11W. After two intense days of walking, I am disappointed with this purchase. I don't have blisters nor it hurt my feet but I don't think these are the comfortable shoes they advertised. I have bought cheaper shoes that are significantly more comfortable than this. Not exactly what I thought

I was concerned that the cross training type sole would not have enough cushion. However this shoe is extremely light and comfortable. It doesn't seem to be as wide as my other Hoka which I like. I would recommend the shoe.

Worst shoes I have ever worn. Took a trip to Italy so I thought I would purchase some comfortable travel/walking shoes. My feet have never been so sore. Thought maybe I just needed to break them in but they never got better.

Tread fell apart after less than 50 miles. Not hard running, established trail walking and occasional jogging. Reached out to support, they said that it is normal wear, so, be warned these shoes may be expected to fall apart that quickly. Incredible disappointed.

I do deliveries part-time and, as expected, these shoes are super comfortable and handle the rigorous amount of walking -- through all types of terrain -- without my feet hurting at the end of the day.