Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7

I've been looking for supportive shoes to ruck with my 50lb backpack. These shoes make my feet feel as I'm not carrying the extra 50lbs. Ill never wear another brand of shoes again.

This is a great running/ walking shoe. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to get themselves a great workout shoe

These shoes fit and feel good like all my hijabs do. I'm not 100% sold on the color it looked better in the picture.

I bought these for a 3-week trip in Italy. I have worn them for a week before we leave and they are beyond what I was hoping they were. The most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. No wonder so many nurses wear Hokas. Might not ever buy another brand!!

I've been using the Challenger 6 for quite some time and love it, but I was pretty disappointed by the new model. The 7's are much more plush and don't have nearly as firm and stable of a ride. The uppers are also very light and lack the same kind of structure that the 6's had, so your feet may end up sliding laterally (or too far fore/aft) when your feet strike. I'm also not a fan at all of the heel, which guides the foot into a completely different kind of position when it hits the ground--a heel strike, rather than a midsole strike. It seems like Hoka decided to make the 6's less stable, less structured, softer, and way more like the Cliftons. That's not why the Challengers were good. Misses the point!

Had for less then 6 month. About 6 miles a week and the top meshing is falling apart. Tred is still in great condition and the shoe is comfortable but durability is not great.

They said these shoes were on back order for a month but I received them in 4 days. Thank you for being so prompt in getting them shipped.

Love these shoes for all around physical training. Have had them for two weeks now and used them from CrossFit to weightlifting.

The sneakers are nice, the comfort is pretty much the same as many others, but with a price tag above many others.

I've tried these recently at a local shop and decided to place my order through Hoka. My customer service rep, Kelsie, was among the most patient, well-informed, and kind I've experienced in the industry. After trying to fit in a local shoe store I thought the C7s were a versatile crossover shoe for occasional trail running or casual use in different terrains. The uppers are water-resistant, with three different cushioning options that are all comfortable. I chose a neutral/balanced insole because it gives me greater control in different settings.

This type of shoe is a high top version. Once you get your foot into it, it feels good and I like the traction and water resistance, I do not have wide feet so I was surprised how tight the fit is at the top to get your foot in and out of the shoe. After using for a while now, the shoe has loosened up somewhat making foot insertion a easier. My suggestion for the next version of this shoe would be to attach the tongue with elastic cloth so that the insert and extraction of the foot would be easier. Otherwise, I like the shoe.

I ordered these to use for walking, as an addition to my usual Bondi 8 wides & Clifton 9 wides. While this model doesn't come in wide, some of the men's shoes fit me without needing the wide. But unfortunately this model doesn't run that way. Too narrow / too small, so I had to return it.

I have both the Challenger and the Speedgoat. Love the cushion and support.

Wear every day very comfortable.

Wear every day very comfortable.

Great shoe and I love the colors

Feels great, love the color

I bought an all black pair for work, I work in law enforcement and am on my feet all day. They are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever purchased. Most definitely worth the money.

the shoes are great for my line of work , but would of purchased a bigger size

I'm leery of any company that doesn't make it easy to contact them via phone. Sneakers are great, but SMALL. Had to return twice to get bigger and bigger sizes. Not the best customer service.

Wore them for the first run around the lake. Satisfied!

I use them to officiate high school and college football. Light weight and comfortable to wear.