Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7

I run and walk with them daily. Very light and comfortable.

Sized perfectly, a nice smooth walk. Love 'em.

Great shoe for 3 miles or 30!

Have ran in these 5X now. Mostly trail and a little pavement. My longer run in them was 8 miles and had no hot spots. It's just the right amount of cushion and not spongy at all. Sometimes would get some pain in my heels in the SG5s. I didn't notice the little extra weight compared to the SG5s at all. Highly recommend.

4

I bought this shoes for everyday wear as well as for occassional trail running. Very light and soft. Feels great. Mineral Brown / Asteroid looked really good in pictures, not so much when I got to see it. Unfortunately I had to return the shoes because of that. Got the color I wanted from a different retailer. I am really happy with the shoes so far

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.

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 )

A little narrow in the toe section but overall quite comfortable.

Love the shoe, most comfortable I've had! Would have tasted 5 if they had pull on loop near heel/ankle.

I use them just for everyday wear. Comfortable enough to wear all day. I went for a doctor visit and my doctor was wearing Hokas too. She said she loved the color on my shoes and said she wears no other brand.

I think the shoes are really comfortable and good. However I was expecting a pair of gray shoes as the look online on my computer and phone. They turned out to be a bluish teal with a slight grayish tone and not what I expected. I do not understand why the color was so badly reproduced. Is it a problem in the website or the photographs? Who knows.

I wanted these for the color. My preferred HOKA is the Clifton. Unfortunately the color options are pretty slim. They are also slim for women so I bought these in the men's size. Supposedly women's D width is equal to men's regular width. I gambled for the first time in my life because I liked the color so much (and HOKA). Unfortunately my D feet found these just a little tighter than I like. Purchasing shoes that fit properly and are comfortable has been a difficult endeavor my whole life (including childhood) and alas, I didn't fully succeed with these shoes. Very much hoping that with more wear time they'll loosen up a bit. Wearing a thin sock is helpful but I have some really nice socks which are normal to more thick. I don't want to also buy more thin socks to be able to wear these to feel a little less squeezed. If they upped their color game for the women and Clifton I'd be able to get the most proper fitting shoe. If someone had a regular width foot I would definitely recommend these shoes. I have recommended HOKA many times over just in general, not specific models.

Like the shoe but it in the narrow side from all the other Hokas I've bought through the years.

I like the soles ,they look they will hold up better than the Clifton 8s and 9s I have been wearing but the Clifton is a more comfortable shoe.

I was so excited to get these shoes. I suffer from plantar fasciitis and I stand up working, and I was it terrible pain. Lots of people suggested this brand. I got them and I worked a day in them, I do feel a difference but I still feel some pain.

I usually wear a size 9 and bought these based on reviews saying they run true to size. While the overall quality and support are great, I did notice a tighter fit than expectedespecially around the toes and the inner part of the foot (plantar side). I've run about 3 miles in them so far, and I'm hoping they'll break in with a bit more use. I'll update the review if the fit improves, but for now, I'd recommend considering half a size up if you're in between sizes or prefer a bit more toe room.

I was wearing the Stinson 7 which were very comfortable but just a little clunky and heavy on my feet. I read that the Challenger 7 was basically the little brother of the Stinson and for the most part it is, but just a little too narrow in forefront and toe box area. Maybe they still need to broken in. Otherwise, they look and feel great!

Pros: 1. Soft toe box (protects against rocks, ect) 2. Soft sole and heel 3. Love the tan, purple, and yellow color. Very unique 4. Great traction for road or trail 5. Light weight Cons: 1. Offer more attractive color designs 2. Improve design

These shoes run smaller than my other Hokas. Recommend a 1/2 size larger than usual

I had to order a men's shoe to get the width I needed and I'm glad..it is beautiful and comfortable. Good traction

I typically wear the Bondi series of hoka, but wanted something with more style (sorry Bondi, but style is lacking in that shoe), not just comfort. This shoe has both, albeit more of a trail shoe. I like the support and cushioning for my flat feet. So far so good, it's only been 2 wks with them and I walk with them daily and use for work in the medical field.

This is my 3rd pair of this exact shoe (which obviously tells you I really like them). However, the last two pairs haven't been as good as the first pair. The last couple of years they have come in wide despite me ordering the regular width. The sole isn't quite as soft as the original pair. Overall I still like them, but they aren't as good as they were 3 years ago.