HOKA Challenger 7 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

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Road performance meets versatile trail traction in the HOKA Challenger 7 men's trail-running shoes. Sporting updated materials from the ground up, they're lighter than the previous iteration.

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Trail-Running Shoe Type

Light-Trail

Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)

Running Shoe Cushioning

Maximum Cushion

Rock Plate

Increased stack height for a plusher feel; new materials across the uppers, midsoles and outsoles
Combines simplified mesh uppers with new, soft foam midsoles
Added proprietary rubber on the bottoms with a reimagined outsole design delivers an all-terrain ride
Inspired by gravel tires, the 4 mm lugs are tightly spaced in the center and then larger and more aggressive at the perimeter to improve traction on uneven terrain
Extended heel pulls make entry easy
Recycled polyester laces

Imported.

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Best Use	Trail Running
Trail-Running Shoe Type	Light-Trail
Running Shoe Cushioning	Maximum Cushion
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)	4
Heel Stack Height (mm)	31
Forefoot Stack Height (mm)	26
Footwear Height	Ankle
Footwear Closure	Lace-up
Upper	Engineered mesh
Lining	Recycled polyester
Midsole	CMEVA
Outsole	Durabrasion rubber
Rock Plate	No
Weight (Pair)	1 lb. 1.8 oz.
Gender	Men's
Sustainability	Contains recycled materials

HOKA Footwear - Men's

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U.S. Men's	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.6	13	13.5	14	14 Wide	15	15 Wide
UK	4.5	5	5.5	6	6.5	7	7.5	8	8.5	9	9.5	10	10.5	11	11.5	12	12.5	13	13.5	13.5	14.5	14.5
EU	37.3	38	38.6	39.3	40	40.6	41.3	42	42.6	43.3	44	44.6	45.3	46	46.6	47.3	48	48.6	49.3	49.3	50.6	50.6
Foot Length (in.)	9.06	9.2	9.4	9.56	9.7	9.875	10.1	10.2	10.4	10.5	10.7	10.9	11.1	11.2	11.375	11.6	11.7	11.9	12	12	12.4	12.4

Sizing Notes

Measurements are stated in inches.

Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Where do you plan to run?

Light trail: Best for well-groomed trails
Rugged trail: Work on a wide variety of terrain, including technical trails
Off trail: A more aggressive design protects you on rocky, extremely variable terrain

Cushion comes down to “feel” vs. “float”

Minimal and barefoot cushioning: little to no padding, more ground feel
Moderate cushioning: more traditional ride
Maximum cushioning: softest, bounciest ride

Check the heel-to-toe drop

Barefoot and minimalist shoes are very flat with 0-4 mm drop. Moderate and maximalist shoes have higher drop. Choose what you're used to.

Consider the fit

Don't assume you know your size—go to your local REI or running-shoe store to get a fit assessment. Happy running!

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67 out of 100 (67%) reviewers recommend this product

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5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars

Vietnam vs China?

Darryl

1 year ago

Received free product

Hoka outsourced to or all manufacturing from Vietnam to China recently. The newer Challengers from China are 1/8" narrower even in Wide (EE). Measured using a pair of calipers. Very disappointing to receive size 12 Wide & find that I needed to go up a 1/2 size if made in China.

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Darryl

Seattle

5 people found this review helpful

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5 reviews with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars

Not durable at all

Utah Matt

5 months ago

Received free product

These shoes are better suited for a track. I used these on a few hikes over the course of two months and the treads have completely disintegrated. I needed to trim hanging portions of the treads off to prevent further damage of the shoe. I could not imagine people actually trail running with this shoe as I only hiked with these. Look for a more durable shoe with perhaps a vibram rubber sole.

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Utah Matt

11 people found this review helpful

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Kappa

Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

First, this is an awesomely comfortable shoe. I got mine for every day use. No issues with the tread (barely looked used) but the fabric at the heal and the ball of each foot was frayed within three months of use.

Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Size Not Listed

No, I do not recommend this product

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Anonymous

Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

11 months ago

I've owned 2 pairs of the challenge 6s and loved them, each pair lasted ~1 year over many trails. I purchased a pair of the challenge 7s ~1 month ago and used them on 3 trails (less than 15 miles total). The shoe is very comfortable, but the outsole began wearing considerably after the first use and continued after next 2 uses. The outsole durability appears far less durable (maybe adhesive is weak) than the challenger 6 generation. Shout out REI for their customer support.

Weight:175–200 lbs.

Height:6'1"

Running Experience:Casual

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11

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John bullington

Missouri

Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

6 months ago

I have owned the challenger 7 for a few months now and I'm not impressed in the slightest the tread doesn't grip any surface well I'm not sure why it's labeled a trail shoe it's already starting to fall apart I regret my purchase 100%

Age:25–34

Weight:250–275 lbs.

Height:6'2"

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5

Running Experience:Casual

No, I do not recommend this product

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Veddy

Phoenix, AZ

Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

2 years ago

I struggled on rating this product. The shoes are very comfortable and I love the color combination, but they are not suitable for off-road use. In the span of three weeks, the bottoms of the shoes started falling apart. I understand wear and tear, but I’ve never seen such drastic deterioration in such a short span of time. If you plan on using these for paved walking or recreational use, they’re great, but I don’t recommend them for off-road running or hiking.

Age:25–34

Weight:200–225 lbs.

Height:6'1"

Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5

Running Experience:Experienced

Yes , I recommend this product

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Trekking Pole

Louisiana

Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

11 months ago

Most comfortable shoe I’ve ever worn on trail. With less than 200 miles on the shoe, the sole started to delaminate. I don’t do a whole lot of backpacking or hiking, and it was six months past the 12 month warranty that Hoka issues.

Age:55–64

Weight:175–200 lbs.

Height:6'2"

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11

Running Experience:Experienced

No, I do not recommend this product

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Utah Matt

Utah

Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

5 months ago

Age:25–34

Weight:150–175 lbs.

Height:6'0"

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5

Running Experience:Experienced

No, I do not recommend this product

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sean

Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

1 year ago

Inside ripped. Tried to return but was told this is normal wear and tear. Tread has less than 50 miles on the trails.

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Running Experience:Casual

No, I do not recommend this product

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George T

Laurel Md

Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars

11 months ago

Since college Iv owned and ran through 7 pairs of road Hokas. All have been absolutely amazing with no issues. When I needed a new pair of hiking/trail shoes I figured that I would buy from one of my preferred brands, and now I wish I hadn’t. The interior of the shoe and soles were my biggest issues. The toe box was underwhelming small and left zero comfort 2.5 miles into there maiden 8 mile hike. The whole heel cup pinched the bottom of my heel whenever my foot was under force. The soles, while rugged looking with deep lugs provided zero grip in dry conditions. Tall grass, short grass, lose gravel, rock scrambles, didn’t matter as there was no grip.

Age:25–34

Weight:225–250 lbs.

Height:6'0"

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11.5

Running Experience:Casual

No, I do not recommend this product

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Jer2010

Jacksonville, FL

Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars

11 months ago

First time customer of HOKA. I purchased the HOKA Challenge 7 at REI on 7/13/2024 and the lugs and tread on these shoes did not last two weeks of wear on and off trail walking. Truly disappointing since the shoe is very comfortable.

Age:45–54

Weight:175–200 lbs.

Height:5'9"

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10

Running Experience:Casual

No, I do not recommend this product

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JRock

Alaska

Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars

9 months ago

While the shoes are light and fit great, two months after purchase the tread is delaminating. Not impressed with price to longevity ratio.

Age:55–64

Weight:175–200 lbs.

Height:6'0"

Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles

Typical Shoe Size:Mens 11

Running Experience:Casual

No, I do not recommend this product

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Comfortable but falling apart

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Comfortable not durable

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Bad on trail bad on everything

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Incredibly comfortable but deteriorates quickly

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Comfortable but not durable

Not durable at all

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$145 to last less than 10 runs

Worst Hoka ever…. Maybe the worst shoe iv owned

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HOKA Challenge 7 - Tread did not last two weeks

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Faulty Tread Construction

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