Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7

I'm on my feet all day and evening.

Great shoes, light, well built,comfortable. My only mistake was I bought double EE.My next pair will be D'S and perfect.

This is my 3rd pair of hokas. Started with the torrent, really good shoe but I wanted more cushion. Next up Speedgoat, these were everything I wanted in a trail runner. now trying the challenger as I run more on pavement or gravel these days. Only been out a couple times but I can already tell I love these as well! Hoka guy for life!

Great feeling shoes. You feel energized the first time you wear around the house. Break in a little at a time, enjoy the outdoors!

Very comfortable shoes. I have a had time finding shoes to fit since I wear a size 15. So happy I found these shoes.

I use this shoe for walking. It is an even better shoe than the Challenger 6 which I used for 1,000 miles over the last two years. The laces are easier to tie and un-tie. The shoe fits really well, which is noticeable immediately. The higher heel cup feels good to have there. It is a little stiffer than the 6, and it is more stable in sketchy sections of trails. I alternate this shoe with the Stinson 7, and this is for fast days! If you like the Challenger 6, I would recommend the new model

Have had the shoes for two weeks and have played golf in them 3 times! Plenty of grip and super comfortable. Well worth the $$

Best shoes ever! Seriously. I bought a second pair.

One pair was for my brother he mention about back pain and foot pain once wearing the shoes all discomfort has gone away

I tried the Torrent 3 and it was too harsh underfoot the Torrent 2 was better, so it was suggested to try the Challenger which had more cushioning but just too short, when running down hill the toes just hit the end and after 25 miles was uncomfortable.

I don't have any complaints about the shoes. Ordered these before and still enjoy them.

Good for trails and roads alike, but... I have a 9.5 and I should have purchased size 10. I will get miles out of this shoe but nothing long. I would have returned it for a larger shoe but I threw out the box

After just a week of running in this shoe, there were multiple places on the tread where it had already started peeling off of the shoe. Not to mention that 2 entire chunks of rubber sole and tread had already broken off. Don't know if this was a defect of this certain pair of shoes or not. Returned and now waiting on the next pair to come in.

Shoes feel great but after just 2 weeks of light wear the shoes began to separate in certain areas. While the fit is great I wouldn't buy this again. Bad experience for first purchase.

Loved the availability in widths and sizes. Very comfortable

Loved the availability in widths and sizes. Very comfortable

Insoles are thin ad paper. No cushion. No arch support.

The shoes are comfy and very supportive right out the box. A bit more snug than the old guard that I will be retiring - won't hesitate to be back for another pair and will recommend to anyone willing to listen to me preach!

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

Great shoe, light, supportive and good looking.

I typically wear 11.5 in Hoka models without ever varying sizing. This was the first Hoka where I felt it was about 1/2 size too long.

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.

I loved these shoes for about a week before returning them after the collar began rubbing my right ankle bone. Never had this problem before. Now I'm planning on using the return credit to get a pair of Hoka's with a lower collar and am hoping the Transport or Solimar will do. Any thoughts about if these others shoes will work, or if I should consider other Hoka's? I'm not a runner, but want an everyday shoe that is good for the city and walking trails.

So far so good! They are very comfortable. There is nothing I dislike so far!

So far so good! They are very comfortable. There is nothing I dislike so far!