Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7

Feels good, looks good.

Originally purchased for planters fasciitis and Hoka has helped so much. I won't wear anything else. I feel like the challenger holds up better then Clifton's form everyday use. They sold doesn't wear out so fast

Best shoes I have ever worn

great for walking...I will keep buying

I gift it as a gift to my husband on Father's Day and he loves it.

I use this shoe for both concrete and gravel trail walks. So far, I've put about 30 miles on them and they feel great. Being a heavier guy (290 lbs) I am concerned with how long the material will last until it is completely smooth on the bottom, but the wear is minimal right now. I had the Speedgoats prior to this, and while I was a regular width with that shoe, I had to go up to a wide with this one. The regular was just too narrow.

great all around. I love Hoka and now have three pairs

Nice colors. Glad to see some darker colors in running shoes

I bought these for my husband for Father's Day. He wears steel toe boots for work every day and when he first tried them on he was literally bouncing around in the shoes because they were so lightweight and had amazing support. He's never heard of hoka. He's sold!!:)

I use to wear Nike for over 40 years until I started wearing HOKA which are the best shoes I ever wore

This is my first pair of HOKA shoes and I must say I am a fan. Very comfortable with every step. I love how you almost bounce with every step. Definitely coming back for another pair!!!!!

I have had issues finding shoes that feel good for more than 30 minutes. They are so comfortable I forget I've got them on!

Use them as everyday use because of the comfort and use them when golfing, they have a good firm grip on the ground and don't mark up the greens.

Had heard about your sneaks but never tried them. Bought a pair and they are so comfortable and light. Makes my daily walks so much easier for me. I would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to try them out.

I should have I got another color black is too plain

An underappreciated benefit of the Hoka brand is that it helps you choose the right shoe model among its many offerings. I previously bought a h of Hoka Biondi's at the recommendation of a family member who swears by them. While comfortable and I liked them, they were not the correct shoe for my needs. In ordering a new pair, I ran across and completed the Hoka survey. It automatically recommended the Challenger ATR 7, the shoe(s) that fit my walking and trail hiking needs perfectly. The shoes are a comfortable fit and I love the attention-getting bright orange and blue colors.

This is my first time trying a crossover shoe that combines both trail and road shoe features. I was a little skeptical but made the purchase thinking they could help me for a race on a hard packed and not so technical trail. They performed great! After 67 miles I only changed socks once and even though I brought my Speedgoats, I never felt the need to make the switch. I actually got my first race win with these shoes. Now I find myself wearing the Challenger 7's for most of my training runs. They're great for running the short road distance from my house to the trail head and perform nearly as well on trails as the Speedgoat. Pros: 1. Light feel with great cushioning. They feel less bulky than the Speedgoats. 2. Tougher and longer lasting than typical roadshoes like my go-to Hoka Clifton. After 131 miles the tread is still great (even for a heel-striker like me). Only have one small chip in the tread (not from wear, more likely a sharp rock). 3. Good for pavement runs, great for trail runs. Cons: 1. I will occasionally kick a hard rock and feel it in my toes, don't normally have this problem with the Speedgoat. 2. Not much of an issue but the "Stone Blue/Evening Primrose" color starts to look dirty fast due to being a light color. If I could go back I would have gone with one of their darker options. Overall I love this shoe and would recommend it for all trail running on easy to moderate trails. For trails with a considerable amount of thick mud or steep gravel I would buy the Speedgoats.

My knee is so much better

Merrell costumer for over a decade and i ha e to say that i found a a new way to go

Great shoe - performs as I wanted and expected.

I am on my feet for 6-8 hours per day and these shoes really help my foot pain. Strongly recommend!

Both comfort and support.

I like my Challenger 7s . I am very happy that I could get a wide shoe. That is not a common thing in a quality running shoe. It has a lot of cushion but without spongy rebound. I no longer run but I find these shoes perfect for workouts. The fit is excellent. I think they would be a great outdoor shoe.

Great shoe like it for hiking and golf