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Rating Summmary:

1,404 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

64%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

14%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

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6%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

7%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

84%"Felt true to size"

89%"Felt true to width"

76%"Moderate arch support"

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Much lighter than the bondi's I usually wear. No arch support and flimsy fabric making it wrinkle over the toes. Your foot wants to slide around in the shoe while walking. Can't imagine being able to run in these.
I'd also recommend:
Bondi is excellent shoe.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
It fits perfectly! Love that there's extra room for toes! Very light and comfy. Would love to have more cushion!
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Road walking, off trail hiking, trail hiking. Wow, I don't think ive ever had a shoe with that much true arch support. I got used to it after a few walks. I knew it was gonna be a great tool for long walks. Promotes posture. My stride was lighter when my feet touched the ground. I found that interesting, so that equalled less painful walking. It even sped up my elapsed time during walking. Plus they are such a great color. Love them
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These sneakers are fine, fit is good and I like the color, but they are trail runners, and therefore not as padded and with a lower drop than I expected.
I'd also recommend:
HOKA Clifton
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1 found this review helpful.
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Have tried many HOKA styles before and none were good for me but this Challenger 7 is great! Comfortable and great looking and not too high like so many other HOKAs are - I had given up on the brand so really glad I tried these
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This is my forth pair of Hokas. They are incredibly comfortable. I love the turquoise and the orange together. Turquoise is my favorite color. I also own the black Bondi SR. All of my Hokas fit about .5 size small. Typically, I wear size 8, but in Hokas I wear size 7.5. I would like to purchase a gray pair next, something more neutral that will match everything.
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This is a great shoe. I bought them in green in a size 10.5D and walked everywhere in Europe with them. Even though I had plantar fasciitis at the time, I could walk miles comfortably. The wide width allowed my toes to spread when walking and still gave me the support I needed, also avoiding pronation because of the shoe construction. They looked great with pants or skirts, in city or hiking trails. Great in rain, too, good traction. I also wear them to play golf.
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1 found this review helpful.
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I’m a hoka fan now, this is my first ever pair! I work at a dog training facility— 6-12hr shifts and I am on my feet the whole time. these have stood up wonderfully! I have a bunion and I had been having a horrible time trying to find shoes that would work best for me and these are it! Very comfortable, less foot pain. 10/10
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I love this style of shoe. It has great traction on the bottom. Very durable and fits true to size!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The Challenger is the right mix of cushion and grippy tread, perfect for what I'm doing at the gym. While I prefer the Bondi for running, this is my go-to model for weight lifting or light hiking.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I'm trying to get back into running after years of inactivity and not having proper support in my shoes. I splurged on these and just using them for walking. they are awesome. Cute, comfy and supportive in all the right places. Can't wait to try running in them!
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I walk on concrete 9hrs a day. These made a huge difference! No thrombin feet when I get home!
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1 found this review helpful.
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Gorgeous color, perfect for Spring. My orthotics fit nicely.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Love my Hokas. So comfortable and cute!
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Great fit and even better support for my aching joints!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
After completing survey, this midrange shoe for most trails and warm months is the best training shoe by Hoka. Lightweight too
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1 found this review helpful.
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These shoes are amazing. I'm 78 and I'm a walker, not a runner, but I think these are possibly the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn! I have 2 other pair of Hokas (different styles) and they are nice, but these are outstanding. Awesome shoes!!!
I'd also recommend:
Piccolinos, Naot, Taos
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1 found this review helpful.
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These shoes felt perfect right out of the box however I returned them for the Hoka Clifton 9. There isn’t as much cushion as the Clifton 9 but the style is nice and I loved the color.
I'd also recommend:
Ryka, Brooks
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
First time I wore them I wasn't quiet sure I liked them. My feet hurt a little but each time I put them on and took them for a spin they got more and more comfortable. They have a great tread for trail running and adapt right back into asphalt. I have come to love them.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wore these on easy to moderate trails while hiking in Sedona and they were awesome!
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I work in an elementary school so I'm on my feet all day long. I have horrible foot pain. These shoes have helped me so much!
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I love these shoes. Perfect for my feet legs and not hurting Anymore.. I work in the nursing field. Always walking excellent shoes.
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1 found this review helpful.
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Great every day sneaker.
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I tried two pairs of size 9 1/2 Hokas, as that was the size I've been using in trainer-type shoes since I've gotten older. They just always seemed too small. My daughter loves Hokas, and brags about them all the time. I decided to take my chances, since there really are no chances with free returns with Hoka. Ordered a 10 and voila "They fit great!" So here I sit, comfy in my flannel jammie pants and new Hoka Challenger 7's with no plans to do anything but enjoy how good they fit and feel.... and look, btw. Great birthday present I bought me! Thanks Hoka!
I'd also recommend:
Been too long to remember.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wear them mainly for work as A Nurse on my feet 12 hour shifts & this Shoe is so Wonderful & Very Comfortable!!
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