Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7 GORE-TEX®

Wasn't sure if the shoe would be comfortable enough to wear for extended periods but to my surprise, they are extremely comfortable

I am a longtime Hoka customer, but these are my favorites so far. They are light but stable, great traction and water resistant. I purchased them for golfing this Spring and have been pleasantly impressed with their warmth and comfort.

Bought a black pair of these Hoka's to wear on a trip. The weather was rainy and having the waterproofing was a lifesaver. Was able to wear them walking for miles a day while sightseeing and also to the gym for weight workouts! Feet were COMFORTABLE. No blisters or problems whatsoever. I give them 5-stars for comfort and versatility. On appearance, I would give them 4-stars because they look bulky. I prefer a sleeker looking shoe.

This is my 6th pair of hokas! These are the best ones yet! So far they are all good though

Run/walk light hike

I love the sneakers. The only thing I was disappointed I looked on Dick's and they was cheaper. I was disappointing about that other than that I love my sneakers. They are awesome they just make my feet look long

I was getting a full knee replacement (too many sports injuries) and noticed that my anesthesiologist was wearing Hoka sneakers. She said they were extremely comfortable as she is on her feet all day. Fast forward to my physical therapist telling me that I needed to replace all my footwear as my gate has changed. I decided to purchase my own pair of Hoka and ABSOLUTELY love them! Not only are they extremely supportive, light and comfortable ... I get compliments every time I wear them.

The shoe is comfortable in walking and working on my feet 8 hours straight Amazing, my feet don't hurt

I love this shoe. The heel is just as comfortable as the Bondi. I wish I had sized up a half size though as the toe box is not as wide. When wearing thicker socks, they fit a little tight. I get lots of compliments on the color.

I bought the Challenger sneakers for my ICU Nurse/daughter. She LOVES them, only wears Hokas because she needs to be able to 'run'. She says she can now easily/comfortably put on 10 miles each shift.

I have been mountain trail running for 40 years, and Hoka is always my go to- definitely my favorite running shoe. I credit Hoka for allowing me to run all these years with no issues other than the GTX soaking through. I live in the Idaho mountains and run all year round. I've tried Challenger GTX and Speed Goat GTX for running in snow and they both soak through. Just got back from a run in snow, only 4" or so on the ground and they soaked all the way through to my socks. I always wear tall gaiters, so the snow is not getting inside my shoes from the top. I was only out there for 90 minutes and my feet were wet within 30 minutes. They are now drying in front of the fireplace .

Quality sneaker

I've recently started wearing Hokas and my feet are happy. No complaints with the performance or comfort. But I have no interest in these crazy light bright colors, especially the white soles. I bought these because I love blue, but these were just too much. I can't wait for this color trend to pass.

Super comfortable, and sturdy but the "Hoka squeak " is terrible.

The Challenger ATR 7 GTX have been my absolute favorite running shoes (I even wear my old pair for every day and yard work use). This style has been perfect for my new-found love of trail running in the ever-rainy Pacific Northwest. My feet are never wet, the mud wipes away easily, and the studded tread is great for both road running and trail runs. This new pair does feel more narrow than the last, but it's possible that I just need to break them in more for my foot shape or try a different lacing technique.

I am glad my husband invested in these shoes. They have really provided me with comfort and support while i'm exercising.

I love your product and these shoes did not disappoint. They are very comfortable. However, the 3rd time I wore them, I skidded down 3 steps at the bottom. The reason this happened is the heel area of the shoes are protruding a bit and that catches on the backs of stairs. I have had that happen in my other pair as well but was able to catch myself before it was an issue on steps. So, now I am being very careful to plant my foot a little further out on steps, so I don't catch the heels.

Very comfortable for this 70 yr old lady who loves to walk 6 miles a day. Toes feel slightly cramped, but the did not offer a wide

The shoes are comfortable even though they are on the stiff side, which I wanted for a foot thing I have at the moment, but the sides of the shoes come up too high for my low volume feet and rub my ankle bones. Overall, a good shoe but not for people with low volume feet.