Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide
Valyermo, California
HOKA Challenger 8 Trail-Running Shoes - Women's
$155.00
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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.
Key Details
Trail-Running Shoe Type
Light-Trail
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm)
7.2
Running Shoe Cushioning
Maximum Cushion
Rock Plate
No
- 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.
Buying Advice
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Kelly
Lightweight and responsive trail shoe
5 days ago
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
Yes , I recommend this product
AnnA
Very comfortable ❤️❤️
1 month ago
Very comfortable lights easy to walk good material. I love it. I can work 5 mile without any feet pain.
Bethanne
Too flexible and now have stone bruises
4 weeks ago
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
No, I do not recommend this product
Camino Pilgrim
Camino Pilgrim
4 days ago
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!
Thea
Big talk; maybe too much talk.
2 weeks ago
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.
BozemanBall
Great Fit that is true to size. Love the wide wid
1 week ago
I’m a big fan of Hoka shoes. I have wide feet and Hokas are often available in wide widths. The fit is consistent making them easy to order to avoid a trip to the store. These fit right out of the box and I went right outside on a walk without a break in period of wearing them around inside the house first.
Kirsten
Do better REI
1 week ago
I haven’t even received the HOKA challenger. Yet REI auto bots have asked me for reviews several times. Okay: they are unbelievable. They are light as air. Never seen a shoe so…. Stop w the review requests!
Flor
New Jersey
Worth it
3 weeks ago
Comfortable from the get go. To break it in, I walked 5 miles on mostly flat gravel and pavement. Cushion held up.
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:Shorter than 5'
Average Weekly Mileage:0–10 miles
Typical Shoe Size:Womens 6.5
Running Experience:Beginner
Yes , I recommend this product
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