Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7 GORE-TEX®

The shoes felt very stiff when I first put them on, but thought taking them out a few times would help me get used to it. I ended up only going for a half mile walk. The right shoe made a popping/clicking sound and feeling with each step. I wondered if it's because of the Goretex exterior? The Challengers also feel narrow compared to the Speedgoats, which is what I've been wearing for years. I exchanged for a pair of Goretex Speedgoats! Hopefully they are squishy and silent :)

Comfortable shoe with good running performance on and off trail. However, this shoe is not waterproof. It is water resistant at best. I expect more from a GoreTex shoe. Water seems to be seeping in between the sole and the upper and also via the tongue. Very disappointing.

Although they were good in the beginning, comfy and waterproof, they didn't last long. Must be something with the waterproof material because they got a hole in them within a few months. My other (non waterproof hokas) lasted much longer (and the tread went out on them before the material did).

I am no longer a runner - I walk. I need a sneaker that was waterproof and decent support for my plantar fasciitis. These are great so far. Waiting to see how they hold up in the winter. I no longer trudge around in deep snow so hopefully these will offer enough traction on treated surfaces in the upstate NY winter. I wear size 8 1/2 and they are true to size. I did not like dealing directly with HOKA because for some reason they sent the shoes to an old invalid address & they would nit change it even though I called about that within a hour of ordering. Bean offers the same price so Bean is a better place to purchase from in my opinion.

The shoes were initially less comfortable than my other HOKAs but decided to keep them because they were considered "waterproof" although they were discovered to be not entirely waterproof but were more water resistant than my others. In less than a year the toe box lifted up and the creases became holes in the big and small toe areas. By the time I found the invoice for these on HOKA's site-with the purchase date- the 1year warranty period had expired. Other sport shoe companies provide longer warranties and stand behind their products better. Customer service reps that I spoke with through chats were kind and helpful but were not able to assist due to the over-arching company policy of no consideration for defects outside of the warranty period. Word to the wise, inspect your shoes carefully before the end of the one year period. Very disappointed with these shoes.

Great looking shoe but a little narrow and stiff. My fault for not reading up more on this style. I prefer more plus and lightweight, however, a wide width and a good hike would have made these better for me. Going to give the Bondi 8 a try for my needs.

This is my 11th pair and as always, the best shoe EVER. I have issues with my feet and ever since I bought the first pair, my feet are very appreciative of the comfort I have provided them. I will continue to buy again, and again and again.

Not as comfortable as my Hoka Bondi's. Did not like the fit or the stiffness of the gore-tex.

They are the most comfortable of all my walking shoes. Thank you

I love the color of these and they are comfortable. I ordered a half size up and am glad I did. These are cushiony but no arch support. I'll probably buy some inserts to put in them.

This was my third pair of HokasClifton's, Biondis and now the Challenger. I couldn't wait for them to come in.then they did, and I put them onand almost immediately something in my knees felt funny. So I took them off and waited for the lock laces and it wasn't so badthinking they were maybe too tight and using the wrong socks. They feel really RIGID. Yesterday, I took the longest walk and I could not wait to get home, and I wanted to chop my left foot off because it hurt so bad. This morning, I put my Biondis on and all is well againwow. Too late to return and it really sucks because I love the new color combo, but I just can't wear these any more.