Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger 7 GORE-TEX®

Physio recommended that I buy myself some HOKAs because of knee issues, and he was right - these are so comfortable for me. This third pair I got in the GTX type because I do a lot of stuff out in nature and wanted something water resistant. They're great for that.

I have purchased 4 pairs this is my Favorite!!!

Great wear my feet feel like I'm walking on a cloud a little to be but it's okay

I have several pairs of HOKA shoes and the GTX styles are my favorite. I wish they made more colors in the GTX style because they are so comfortable to wear all day. You can't go wrong with Hoka shoes for comfort and all day wear.

I am a Hoka Challenger person and buy 2 to 3 pairs a year. I wear them for work in which I walk a few miles a day, and for walking my dogs a couple miles a day. I like Challengers because they are a bit more responsive than some of the plusher Hokas. I got these for the rainy season, and they fit me so much better than the non GTX Challenger 7s. I wear a size 9 in Challengers, Clifton 9s, Graviotta, and various hoka hiking boots. The regular Challenger 7's are a bit too big, and sizing down, a bit too small. I have an Egyptian shape foot (big toe the longest) so that does affect how some shoes fit me, seems like a lot are made for the Roman foot. These have proven to be water proof so far, I wish they came in some other colors, I had to get black, but a subdued blue or purple would be great.

I've been wearing only Speedgoat since 2015. This is the first time I've tried another line and I may like there more! I bought one pair of Speedgoat and one pair of Challenger and to my surprise I mostly reach for the Challenger.

Super love it! Thank you!

Love the colors! Super comfy and will be perfect for an upcoming Alaskan cruise

Hoka, I'm sorry for my initial review of these shoes. I believe I gave them 3 or 4 stars the first time around, complaining that there wasn't enough cushion. While they aren't ultta plush, they are perfect for good support and just enough plush for walking and running. These waterproof shoes have quickly become my favorite pair of shoes EVER. I wear them on all seasons of hikes and my feet never get cold or wet. Plus they are so pretty! I adore them. Also, they have great traction and a wide base. They are too wide for me, but I have abnormally narrow feet. I'd love a narrow size in the future though. Great for every day or hiking!

Comfortable design come to expect from Hoka. Sturdy shoe with grip trend for hiking. Feel secure when hiking up and down severe slopes.

I am a fit elder. HOKA shoes relieved foot pain that limited my hiking, but trails I hike daily are rough and the HOKAs I initially purchased were not flexible/nimble enough to navigate steep terrain with loose rocks. The HOKAs I have now give me the confidence to navigate steep, rocky and slippery terrain. Add to that dry feet and warmth, and you have the recipe for safe, comfortable, no-limit hikes (or just walks). HOKA rocks!

I purchased this show because of its waterproof factor for a trip that I knew we would encounter rain and snow. I also needed something comfortable for lots of walking. This show was perfect in all areas!

I'm often in wet, dewey grass. These keep my feet nice and dry. Good traction. They're very comfy too.

Love that my new Hokas are reducing foot pain. I also am very pleased that they are waterproof. We need these in Western Washington! I cannot buy shoes in my size anywhere locally in my county, so being able to get a pair that fits is wonderful. You need more style choices though.

This is my second pair of GTX Bondi's. After a trip wearing non waterproof sneakers in rainy Portugal. These are very comfortable and practical shoes. I hope they last longer than my last pair but I walk over 5 miles a day so I'm hard on footwear.

Things great are the feel, easy walking and running, light and love the style.