Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
Valyermo, California
HOKA Challenger 8 Trail-Running Shoes - Women's
$155.00
Tackle roads, gravel and trails in these HOKA running shoes. They have smooth cushioning and confidence-inspiring traction. This update has even more foam underfoot and an improved fit.
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- Built at the intersection of road and trail, the Challenger 8 shoes deliver all the smooth cushioning and confidence-inspiring traction you need to tackle a variety of terrain
- These gravel-grinding workhorses are loved for their hypercushy ride
- HOKA has added even more foam underfoot and improved the fit since the last iteration
- HOKA reimagined the orientation of the multidirectional lugs to ensure the best all-terrain ride yet
- Finished with minimal mesh uppers, plush collars and durable rubber toe caps
- 100% rPET engineered mesh
- 3D screen printed toe caps
- Reflective details
- Compression-molded EVA
- Multidirectional 4 mm lugs
- Weight (half pair): 8.1 oz.
Imported.
View the HOKA Challenger Product LineView all HOKA Women's Trail-Running Shoes| Best Use | Trail Running |
|---|---|
| Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 7.2 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 39 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 31.8 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | 88% textile/12% synthetic |
| Lining | 100% polyester |
| Midsole | Compression-molded EVA |
| Outsole | 80% rubber/20% EVA |
| Rock Plate | No |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 0.16 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
HOKA Footwear - Women's
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
| UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
| EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 11 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in inches.
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
6 people found this review helpful
2 months ago
Camino Pilgrim
Once again Hoka has come through with a great shoe! I have completely worn out 2 other pairs! The first pair took me 500 miles across Spain and the most recent pair took me on miles of trails in Bend Oregon. What I love about the Challenger is the wide toe bead and excellent arch support. The shoe fits and walks like a dream. I have never had a single blister!
Camino Pilgrim
Most Helpful Critical Review
4 people found this review helpful
3 months ago
Big talk; maybe too much talk.
So much buzz about Hoka but I find them to be just another shoe. In fact, they feel a bit like walking on a bag of marshmellows. Took getting used to. Not impressed.
Thea
2 months ago
Camino Pilgrim
Once again Hoka has come through with a great shoe! I have completely worn out 2 other pairs! The first pair took me 500 miles across Spain and the most recent pair took me on miles of trails in Bend Oregon. What I love about the Challenger is the wide toe bead and excellent arch support. The shoe fits and walks like a dream. I have never had a single blister!
Location:Nevada high desert
Age:65–74
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Average Weekly Mileage:30+ miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Running Experience:Experienced
1 month ago
Comfy Shoes
Yes , I recommend this product
I've been using HOKA Challenger shoes for walking and running for years. I need a wide toebox to accommodate a silicone spacer for an arthritic toe, so appreciate the wide width option. Love the colors offered!
Age:65–74
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Average Weekly Mileage:30+ miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 8.5
Running Experience:Experienced
Age:55–64
Average Weekly Mileage:30+ miles
Running Experience:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 6.5
2 months ago
Lightweight and responsive trail shoe
Yes , I recommend this product
These trail shoes are great for trail running. I have used these on rocky and uneven trails, on gravel trails, and on packed dirt trails. I usually average about 40 miles per week and most of these miles are on trails. These shoes are light, responsive, and feel stable. Be aware that these run 1/2 size big. I usually take a 6.5 in my Hoka road running shoes, but in these (and other Hoka trail shoes) I take a 6.
Age:55–64
Average Weekly Mileage:30+ miles
Running Experience:Experienced
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 6.5
2 weeks ago
Great staff and great shoes
Love my new Hoka challengers. The staff at REI were very helpful
Location:Central Ma
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Running Experience:Beginner
2 days ago
Less than optimal shopping experience
No, I do not recommend this product
Comfortable shoe but the price listed on the demo rack was not what was actually charged, a difference of $60 plus I was unable to use any of the coupons sent to me as a member as they were "Excluded" from all the shoes I tried. Why send useless coupons? Will think twice before shopping at REI again.
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Mens 10.5
Running Experience:Beginner
4 months ago
Very comfortable ❤️❤️
Very comfortable lights easy to walk good material. I love it. I can work 5 mile without any feet pain.
Location:Bend, OR
Age:65–74
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9.5
1 month ago
Almost a five star...
Since I wear a women's wide width shoe, I am challenged to find ones that work. HOKA brands works well for me with the cushion and arch support. I had hoped to replace my current Speedgoat but there aren't any in my size available. So I went with the Challenger knowing that when I could get a Speedgoat, I would use these more as "walking around shoe" than trail shoe. My only negative review is that my feet seem to get warmer in these than the Speedgoat. However, since it's we're getting into fall weather, maybe that's a good thing?
Age:65–74
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 9.5
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 10
Running Experience:Beginner
3 months ago
Too flexible and now have stone bruises
No, I do not recommend this product
Returning. I love the color and initial comfort, but they have zero support. On the trail the sole flexes so much, I have a serious bone bruise in my arch from rocks. I think on a Smooth trail these would be fine, but over rocks…hard no. My foot is killing me. Leaned a big lesson here that a rock plate is a must on mountain terrain.
Age:45–54
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Average Weekly Mileage:11–30 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 10
Running Experience:Beginner
Age:25–34
Typical Shoe Size:Size Not Listed
2 months ago
Your next favorite shoe
Yes , I recommend this product
This are immediately one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I've ever worn. I was looking for a more technical trail shoe, which I don't think these will be. But they are so good that I am going to keep them and will be a dream to wear on moderate trails or the gym. I'm not kidding, these are some of the best shoes I've ever put on my feet. Nice wide toe box for your feet to breathe and swell. Padding in all the right places. Nice moderate traction. Light. Don't buy them if you don't want to fall in love.
Age:25–34
Typical Shoe Size:Size Not Listed
3 days ago
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