Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7 GORE-TEX®

Wanted to love these! Gortex, great style and color, made for trail running. Butand a big but.cushioning was sorely lacking. Coming from wearing Nike Pegasus Trail Gortex and their cushioning far surpasses this Hoka and shoe. After a run, my knees and ankles were notably sore. Really disappointing. Had to return these and will be sticking with Nike Pegasus..

only problem is not true to size

Use for trail running, hiking, and Spartans. Great feel, nice grip and enough cushion while still feeling anchored to the ground.

Perfect for me!

Love everything about these Challenger Atr GTX. I tried several Hoka styles and settled on these. Big tip: These do not come in wide so I went half size larger and they fit. After severals days they are feeling better as they break in. I like the light green color too.

Everyday use everywhere all the time.

I wanted to love these shoes but sadly "no". Already returned them. They were just clunky. I called and asked about the sizing for "all gender" or women wearing a men's size. I was told, it's fine. No big difference. I disagree. I ordered the size the sale person suggested and the shoe was huge. It was just big all over. Hard to tell comfort level but best I could tell, not as comfortable as other Hoka shoes I've ordered.

I bought a pair just 2 months ago, a different color and they were great. I figured I'd buy another pair in a different color. Day and night silverware the two. The sole on this show feels like a cheap work boot

I have to send them back and get a half size bigger but the Hoka process for exchanging is a pain.

I use these shoes for work. I stand on my feet for long periods and, considering my flat foot, I have never experienced such a lovely shoe.

Fabric is already ripping, material isn't as good as thought it would be.

I purchased this shoe for a trip that will involve a lot of walking. A coworker turned me on to the Hoka Brand and I love em. I actually color coordinate your shoes with all my sport teams polos and golf polo shirts. I also play golf in the shoe. The styles, compfort, and support has me replacing a lot of my footwear from other brands. BTW: Allow multiple choices on your "Best for" selection.... This shoe is great for so many categories!

I love my new Challenger 7s. They are my 2nd pair of Hoka and they fit perfectly right out of the box. Fitment of these shoes is extremely consistent. Hoka are REALLY durable! I bought a pair of Stinson over a year ago to use while I give cave tours at The Caverns in Pelham, TN. I was wearing light hiking boots and some nights after a full day of giving tours, the bottom of my feet hurt so bad that I couldn't get to sleep. I decided to try the Hoka Stinson, and I swear to God my feet never hurt again. Back to durability. I wear the Hoka Stinson in a cave with rock and gravel paths, often off camber and sometimes slippery. Not only that, I am a teacher and have been wearing the SAME pair of Hoka for over a year, EVERY DAY. I'll andhis.....I'm also 280 pounds. These darn shoes don't have a THING wrong with them besides the treads looking beat-up. I'm totally sold on Hoka, and know my Challenger 7s will hold up too, but they are dedicated to running (plodding)

I wear these for 8 - 9 hours working on hard floors. They've been the best I have found.

Was not expecting it to be this lightweight but I love it. Super comfortable as well. I stand on my feet for most most.of my day and these shoes have helped with fatigue. Great purchase.

My 3rd pair of Hokas. Love the goretex.

I love the vibrant colors on these shoes. I had to switch out the laces to Lock Laces so they stay tight all day and can't come untied. I am a professional caddie so I'm walking in dew most mornings and these shoes keep most of the moisture out.

I've been wearing this model shoe for many years and I've notice they a wearing out much faster than in the past. Clearly, the quality of the shoe has been compromised somehow. Don't think I will purchase this shoe again.

First time Hoka buyer of this model in Men's and one for Woman's for my girlfriend. I've worn New Balance for 20+ years and my GF has worn Brooks for 10+ years. We decided to try this model on to see what the hype was all about. Initially, we loved them instantly! I occasionally wear them to work in a medical setting and my GF wore it daily while bartending. We both liked the fit, color we chose, being Goretex and being comfortable. After 10 months, my Challenger 7 GTX started to tear on top of the shoe, in the crease where I flex my toes. Her's started to do the same in 5 months plus her treaded soles started to come apart!! We haven't even worn them in a rugged trail. It's upsetting because we hoped it would last longer. I reached out to Customer support and we are returning them for a refund and and exchange for my GF. Crossing our fingers that her exchange of the same shoe will be a better experience. The did not have mine in stock anymore. This review would not allow me to post any photos I took to show you how they aren't holding up as they should. I really liked the pair I had too.

Great fit right out of the box. A few outings in wet weather and no wet feet!

if you have flat and wide feet stay away from this shoe. could not even get in on when unlaced it.

Shoes are awesome just wish they were wider!

Sneekers squeek especially when walking on hard surfaces. Very disappointed. How can this be fixed because I don't want to wear them?