Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7

I bought these for a trip to Mexico where I knew I'd be hiking around ruins and through jungle paths but started by walking my dog around the neighborhood in them. These were perfect! Firstly, they required no breaking in; they were comfortable and cushy right out of the box. They fit like a charm; I'm usually an 8 but some brands have tight sizing. That's not the case here! I have an average width foot and these were comfy in the toe box but snug enough to feel secure. Although I only walked in these, they have excellent grip for uneven terrain and wet conditions. The breathability is also great as I was walking in hot, humid environments but my feet never felt too damp or hot. This is also the first pair of sneakers I've owned that doesn't require double knotting! The laces are secure with a single tie. Finally, they got really dirty on my last excursion but I popped them in the washer on cold with some rags and let them Air dry. They look good as new! These are pricier than many shoes but you actually get what you pay for. I'll be buying Hokas again!

Great support for my high arches and low back pain from lumbar spine degeneration. Yes, I'm 55 years old sadly. Ha! Just bought the Gore Tex version at Shoe Mill on sale for golfing. Excellent support and waterproof! Love Hoka, just wish there MORE COLOR OPTIONS!

I work almost a full day stand and my new sneakers are very good , very nice and highly recommend

I was a little disappointed in the shoes this time. The color design on the toes were different from each other; one shoe had longer shoe laces than the other. Wondered if they were from different sets.

I ordered two different pair of Hokas. I have work both styles before. I have worn the same size before. This pair left over an inch of extra room in the toe of the shoe. My foot doesn't feel stable and supported as it slides back and forth in the shoe. The other pair I ordered was the Speedgoat 6 and they fit like a glove. I am perfectly happy with them. The shoe is nice, and I'm sure it would be comfortable if it fit correctly. This is why I'm giving 4 stars.

nice looking shoe, but wish it came in wide

Hoka never disappoints. These Challengers are great. For me, they're not as comfortable as the Clifton 9, but they are very comfortable.

I loved my HOKA Challenger 6 trail running shoes, but the soles wore down in less than a year. They fit great and are the right size. My toes never hurt after going down steep hills. On any trail they felt very sturdy and did not slip, until the outer sole broke down

This is my third pair of HOKAs and my favorite, look and fit-wise. Unfortunately, within a few weeks there were holes worn into the inner uppers, which has never happened with any pair of shoes I have owned. I will be writing for a warranty replacement or refund.

I have been wearing Hoka Challengers for years for hiking, and loved them. Usually wore them for about 600mi, then bought a new pair. This year, I noticed I started slipping more and realized that the pads on my new Challenger 7 were almost completely gone after about 250 mi. Terrain about the same as in previous years. The sole was compressed, and my feet started hurting during the day. It seems whatever changes were made to the new version of challenger only serve to make them last less. For the price I expect a shoe that lasts for a longer.

They are ok. Didn't last as long as I expected and are slippery when walking on wet grass. I don't think I would buy these again!

I was bummed that they changed the upper and even in a wide width is not wide enough for me. All the other versions were great.

Used everyday - normal walking. Like the way Brooks hugs my heels. Find HOKA'S to cumbersome. I'm afraid I'm gonna trip over my own feet.