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Comfortable and supportive
19 October 2023
CesarO
originally posted on REI
This is my first HOKA shoe, I had seen this brand a few times and decided to try their mid-level trail shoe. After a few weeks, I am really satisfied with the quality and finish.
Shoe feels comfortable, very supportive and light weight. The cushioning feels great over all type of terrain as well as on streets and sidewalks. They are bulky but not too big
or awkward when hiking on rocky trails. The size 10 is a true fit on my wide feet. Minor issue is the upper mesh which at times does not cool my feet sufficiently; something I'll
continue to monitor especially on warm day hikes.
Shoe feels comfortable, very supportive and light weight. The cushioning feels great over all type of terrain as well as on streets and sidewalks. They are bulky but not too big
or awkward when hiking on rocky trails. The size 10 is a true fit on my wide feet. Minor issue is the upper mesh which at times does not cool my feet sufficiently; something I'll
continue to monitor especially on warm day hikes.
Good shoe
31 January 2024
Peter S.
originally posted on altitude-sports.com
Bought this for “Winter Running” around the Winnipeg area. Marathon training over winter. Writing review 30km in to shoe. Several easy runs and one long easy run in. I am
used to running in Altra, so obviously feels a little narrow. For this reason it took me a couple runs to “break in” - with some foot pain that I actually considered returning shoe.
It now feels great. The -EVA is not very responsive in anything lower than -15C weather - but it’s unlikely any material really is at this temperature. I rotate this shoe with Altra
lone peak 7 for my winter running. This shoe significantly more cushioned. Overall a good shoe for mixed road/snow running.
used to running in Altra, so obviously feels a little narrow. For this reason it took me a couple runs to “break in” - with some foot pain that I actually considered returning shoe.
It now feels great. The -EVA is not very responsive in anything lower than -15C weather - but it’s unlikely any material really is at this temperature. I rotate this shoe with Altra
lone peak 7 for my winter running. This shoe significantly more cushioned. Overall a good shoe for mixed road/snow running.
Hoka let me down again
3 September 2024
Iron Will
originally posted on hoka.com
The Challenger 7 came highly recommended for an Ultra trail run I have coming up. As of this writing I have put 20+ miles on these shoes and I will NOT be using them for the
event I had hoped I would be using them for. They are stiff and uncomfortable and show no sign of easing up as I might have thought with putting a few miles on them. The
energy return is absolutely nonexistent. I had moved to another brand a few years back after a similar experience with a Hoka product that went into the closet after a few
runs and never came back out. On a positive note, they do feel durable and look great but that is not enough to bring me back to Hoka. I may very well be done ...
event I had hoped I would be using them for. They are stiff and uncomfortable and show no sign of easing up as I might have thought with putting a few miles on them. The
energy return is absolutely nonexistent. I had moved to another brand a few years back after a similar experience with a Hoka product that went into the closet after a few
runs and never came back out. On a positive note, they do feel durable and look great but that is not enough to bring me back to Hoka. I may very well be done ...
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Comfortable and supportive
19 October 2023
This is my first HOKA shoe, I had seen this brand a few times and decided to try their mid-level trail shoe. After a few weeks, I am really satisfied with the quality and finish. Shoe feels comfortable, very supportive and light weight. The cushioning feels great over all type of terrain as well as on streets and sidewalks. They are bulky but not too big or awkward when hiking on rocky trails. The size 10 is a true fit on my wide feet. Minor issue is the upper mesh which at times does not cool my feet sufficiently; something I'll continue to monitor especially on warm day hikes.
CesarO
originally posted on REIGood shoe
31 January 2024
Bought this for “Winter Running” around the Winnipeg area. Marathon training over winter. Writing review 30km in to shoe. Several easy runs and one long easy run in. I am used to running in Altra, so obviously feels a little narrow. For this reason it took me a couple runs to “break in” - with some foot pain that I actually considered returning shoe. It now feels great. The -EVA is not very responsive in anything lower than -15C weather - but it’s unlikely any material really is at this temperature. I rotate this shoe with Altra lone peak 7 for my winter running. This shoe significantly more cushioned. Overall a good shoe for mixed road/snow running.
Peter S.
originally posted on altitude-sports.comHoka let me down again
3 September 2024
The Challenger 7 came highly recommended for an Ultra trail run I have coming up. As of this writing I have put 20+ miles on these shoes and I will NOT be using them for the event I had hoped I would be using them for. They are stiff and uncomfortable and show no sign of easing up as I might have thought with putting a few miles on them. The energy return is absolutely nonexistent. I had moved to another brand a few years back after a similar experience with a Hoka product that went into the closet after a few runs and never came back out. On a positive note, they do feel durable and look great but that is not enough to bring me back to Hoka. I may very well be done with this product line for good.
Iron Will
originally posted on hoka.comLight, Stable & Comfortable at Long Distances
22 June 2023
Being an ultra runner and on average between 50 & 300 miles per event can take a persons feet and shoe to their limits and back. Hoka’s Challenger 7 for me was an upgrade in many ways over the ever popular Speedgoat 4 & 5. The similarities between the shoes are many but my first observation was the slightly broader sole and base of the Challenger. It instantly made for more stable footing. If the trail isn’t heavily rutted or overly rooted the slightly beefier shoe shouldn’t cause any issues where a more nimble shoe would prevent you from getting a foot caught between rocks or roots etc… and by beefier I’m not saying overly bulky or heavier. It’s just slightly bolder. It’s as if the Speedgoat got a big brother the Challenger 7 would be exactly that.Because I’m ... MoreBeing an ultra runner and on average between 50 & 300 miles per event can take a persons feet and shoe to their limits and back. Hoka’s Challenger 7 for me was an upgrade in many ways over the ever popular Speedgoat 4 & 5. The similarities between the shoes are many but my first observation was the slightly broader sole and base of the Challenger. It instantly made for more stable footing. If the trail isn’t heavily rutted or overly rooted the slightly beefier shoe shouldn’t cause any issues where a more nimble shoe would prevent you from getting a foot caught between rocks or roots etc… and by beefier I’m not saying overly bulky or heavier. It’s just slightly bolder. It’s as if the Speedgoat got a big brother the Challenger 7 would be exactly that.Because I’m putting such aggressive high miles in at each outing and many times for multi-day events “foot swelling” can make or brake your ability to comfortably continue to wear a pair of shoes any longer. The wide model offered in the Challenger 7 was a welcomed one. Since feet primarily swell width-wise often buying a larger size isn’t the full fix. Having that extra width in the toe box area along with sizing up is the most complete fix to the problem. I was glad to see them offer that!Lastly for me the material used over the top of the toe box is fully breathable yet much more durable than the more elastic/spandex material on Speedgoat models. Still flexible enough for miles of comfort.Overall an amazing, stable, light weight, long distance runner that allows for comfort over many miles or even multi-day events. It’s been a favorite addition to my race day kit and my feet and ankles are equally happy for the added comfort and soft ride without sacrificing any stability or balance.
Joey I
originally posted on REILooking into my next pair!
26 February 2024
This is my first time trying out Hoka. Best purchase ever! I'm a big guy and these shoes are being put to the test everyday. I'm always on my feet at work and these are the most comfortable shoes I've worn. After you break them in they start to feel even better! The cushion on these are amazing! My knees and feet love that they are not so sore the next day after a full days use. Although I'm not hiking in these they do perform great in the city settings. I'm thinking of getting another pair or even explore the different models Hoka offers. Couldn't be happier with this pair.
Eder
originally posted on hoka.comMen's Hoka Challenger 7 Wide
1 March 2024
I have the Challenger 7 in size 13.5 Wide. I'm 6'5" and a bit over 16 stone and have always struggled to find running shoes that are big enough and don't compress to soon. These shoes are accurately sized with plenty of room for a wide forefoot and toes without being sloppy. It has excellent torsional stability with good strike absorption and the sole arrangement helps spring you forward. I use them on forrest tracks with a bit of metalled roadwork with not much loose mud. They aren't waterproof but the sole depth keeps me above the worst of the conditions I run in. Early days but I like this shoe a lot.
Steve H
originally posted on runandbecome.comNIce upper, not so good outsole
27 July 2023
This was my first time trying the Challenger lineup, I decided to purchase these shoes as I have a wide foot and they were offered in a wide size. Also they looked like they would be comfortable due to the high stack of the midsole. Happy to report as far as comfort of the upper and under foot they are very nice. I wore them around for a couple of weeks and had no issues. The problem I ran into was when I decided to wear them on a moderately technical hike. The hike was 8.8 kms, half of which was largely downhill and the second half mostly uphill. I slipped multiple times on dry rocks, not gravel or loose rock, but larger rocks. I almost rolled my ankle on the downhill so I had to be careful of that as well. And worst of all when the hike was done I noticed quite a ... MoreThis was my first time trying the Challenger lineup, I decided to purchase these shoes as I have a wide foot and they were offered in a wide size. Also they looked like they would be comfortable due to the high stack of the midsole. Happy to report as far as comfort of the upper and under foot they are very nice. I wore them around for a couple of weeks and had no issues. The problem I ran into was when I decided to wear them on a moderately technical hike. The hike was 8.8 kms, half of which was largely downhill and the second half mostly uphill. I slipped multiple times on dry rocks, not gravel or loose rock, but larger rocks. I almost rolled my ankle on the downhill so I had to be careful of that as well. And worst of all when the hike was done I noticed quite a bit of chipping on the lugs and a couple of lugs had been completely ripped off! I realize these shoes are marketed as a "road to trail shoe", but I don't think I was hard on the shoes at all. I've worn much cheaper shoes in the past on the same hike and had no such issues. So be aware of this if you are planning to purchase these shoes, they work fine for road and gravel but anything more then that and you will see damage to the outsole very quickly.
Cosmo
originally posted on hoka.comNot a trail shoe if you need traction
4 September 2023
I love Hoka's just this year I have purchased two pairs of Bond's, Ora recovery shoe, and Ora recovery slide. I purchased the Challenger 7's because I needed a wide "trail" shoe to do the occasional hike. The shoe like all my other Hoka's feel great and are comfortable. The issue is the lack of traction on anything other than hardpack. Any mixed surfaces I encountered and the shoe would break loose and not in a predictable manner especially on inclines and declines. The issue seems to be the lug depth and large flat area in the midsole that just skates across the surface, On flat roads or hardpack this is not a big deal and the shoe performs well. However ,on mixed terrain it is a problem which will come apparent quickly. Hoka likens the lug spacing to gravel tires ... MoreI love Hoka's just this year I have purchased two pairs of Bond's, Ora recovery shoe, and Ora recovery slide. I purchased the Challenger 7's because I needed a wide "trail" shoe to do the occasional hike. The shoe like all my other Hoka's feel great and are comfortable. The issue is the lack of traction on anything other than hardpack. Any mixed surfaces I encountered and the shoe would break loose and not in a predictable manner especially on inclines and declines. The issue seems to be the lug depth and large flat area in the midsole that just skates across the surface, On flat roads or hardpack this is not a big deal and the shoe performs well. However ,on mixed terrain it is a problem which will come apparent quickly. Hoka likens the lug spacing to gravel tires and with that sport people put a lot of thought into the expected terrain and trade off between rolling resistance and traction to meet the demands of the terrain. If you choose incorrectly you might have lower rolling resistance at the expense of staying upright. Im not sure why they chose not to go with a Vibram sole and reduce the flat mid foot area with no lugs but the design choices limit the range of the terrain you will be safely able to traverse in this shoe. Now that they offer wide in the Speedgoat I will be switching to those for anything other than maintained hardpack flat trails.
Luke
originally posted on hoka.comSuper Light and Super Comfortable!
6 September 2024
I bought these as my first pair of trail running shoes. I need something light weight and breathable in the hot Texas climate and these are amazing!The fit and finish is superb, the quality is top notch and did I mention they are light? I swear these weigh less than my flip flops!I wore them while exploring some caverns in South Texas where the ground was wet and slippery and not once did I slide.These are my first pair of Hokas, but they will not be my last!
originally posted on REI
They Are OK For Most Things
25 April 2023
Works for most situations but with a lot of compromise as well. Rubber under foot will wear very quickly on pavement due to being incredibly soft, which makes for decent road running, but means a likely short lifespan. Just enough grip and nug height to do gravel roads and light singletrack. Heel height feels quite extreme on these for whatever reason, far more pronounced than the Speedgoats which I run on for singletrack and climbs, so much so it is a bit uncomfortable if you don't heel strike. Front lateral rubber is already worn down after 130 miles. Definitely not my favorite shoe, wish it was more durable and wasn't so heel strike focused. Will use em just past 200 miles at which point the uneven wear is likely to be unsafe. Probably a good shoe for some people ... MoreWorks for most situations but with a lot of compromise as well. Rubber under foot will wear very quickly on pavement due to being incredibly soft, which makes for decent road running, but means a likely short lifespan. Just enough grip and nug height to do gravel roads and light singletrack. Heel height feels quite extreme on these for whatever reason, far more pronounced than the Speedgoats which I run on for singletrack and climbs, so much so it is a bit uncomfortable if you don't heel strike. Front lateral rubber is already worn down after 130 miles. Definitely not my favorite shoe, wish it was more durable and wasn't so heel strike focused. Will use em just past 200 miles at which point the uneven wear is likely to be unsafe. Probably a good shoe for some people (upper mesh is actually really really good, and super well cushioned is nice for sore feet) but far too many compromises in the sole design to recommend.