AfterPay Available - Built for the trails and designed for performance, the Hoka One One Challenger ATR 7 will take you across any distance in unmatched comfort. Continuing the success of it's predecessor, it's strategic midsole construction utilises compression molded EVA foam for increased impact absorption, and added spring at toe-off. The reimagined outsole combines tightly spaced lugs in the centre, with larger, more aggressive lugs at the perimeter for improved traction on rocky / uneven terrain.
AfterPay Available - Built for the trails and designed for performance, the Hoka One One Challenger ATR 7 will take you across any distance in unmatched comfort. Continuing the success of it's predecessor, it's strategic midsole construction utilises compression molded EVA foam for increased impact absorption, and added spring at toe-off. The reimagined outsole combines tightly spaced lugs in the centre, with larger, more aggressive lugs at the perimeter for improved traction on rocky / uneven terrain.
AfterPay Available - Built for the trails and designed for performance, the Hoka One One Challenger ATR 7 will take you across any distance in unmatched comfort. Continuing the success of it's predecessor, it's strategic midsole construction utilises compression molded EVA foam for increased impact absorption, and added spring at toe-off. The reimagined outsole combines tightly spaced lugs in the centre, with larger, more aggressive lugs at the perimeter for improved traction on rocky / uneven terrain.
AfterPay Available - Built for the trails and designed for performance, the Hoka One One Challenger ATR 7 will take you across any distance in unmatched comfort. Continuing the success of it's predecessor, it's strategic midsole construction utilises compression molded EVA foam for increased impact absorption, and added spring at toe-off. The reimagined outsole combines tightly spaced lugs in the centre, with larger, more aggressive lugs at the perimeter for improved traction on rocky / uneven terrain.
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The lightweight Hoka Zinal is my go-to trail shoe, I generally run 3-6 miles so I wouldn't say I'm a real long distance runner that does half marathons or anything in that range. I bought the Challenger 7 because I could go for a trail shoe that has a BIT more cushion than the Zinal on some days, but I also didn't want something as heavy or max cushioned as the Hoka Speedgoat.The road-to-trail aspect of it is an added bonus for me because there are trails in North New Jersey that also have paved areas. I really love this shoe a lot! My only gripe is that a few of the lugs on the outsoles are already chipped after logging less than 30 miles. One lug came off completely. It's fine for now but I will be monitoring this. Even my Zinals that I've had since the summer ... MoreThe lightweight Hoka Zinal is my go-to trail shoe, I generally run 3-6 miles so I wouldn't say I'm a real long distance runner that does half marathons or anything in that range. I bought the Challenger 7 because I could go for a trail shoe that has a BIT more cushion than the Zinal on some days, but I also didn't want something as heavy or max cushioned as the Hoka Speedgoat.The road-to-trail aspect of it is an added bonus for me because there are trails in North New Jersey that also have paved areas. I really love this shoe a lot! My only gripe is that a few of the lugs on the outsoles are already chipped after logging less than 30 miles. One lug came off completely. It's fine for now but I will be monitoring this. Even my Zinals that I've had since the summer of 2022 are still holding up really well and I've only barely begun to see some wear on the lugs. The profiles of the trails I run are similar regardless of which shoe I wear. So yes, even taking into consideration that some of the trails I go to are technical and rocky, I'd expect the Challenger lugs to hold up. I'm guessing that the Vibram of the Hoka Zinals hold up much better over time.My ideal trail shoe moving forward would probably be a version of the Hoka Zinal but with the Profly+ of the Hoka Mach 5 road shoe: nimble, speedy, comfortable yet lightweight midsole.All in all, I like the Hoka Challenger 7 a lot, hope they use stronger material for the lugs in the future.
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Challenger was the first HOKA model I had about 5-6 pairs back wearing them exclusively for work, so I went with them this go. I pay another $60 every pair of shoes for superfeet insoles instead of using HOKA's so-so stock insole. Pushing over $220 + tax for my work kicks - I'm extremely careful with the shoes, fully unlacing them and keeping them dry/clean. First wore these to work June 1st and noticed mid-September the lining was starting to come apart/wearing through at the back interior of the shoe. About 2-3 weeks more and the side of the shoes started showing odd failure splits at a similar spot. Sure, I'm on my feet or walking my entire 25-30 hour a week work shift, but every HOKA model before this stayed solid for at least 6 months before I could tell ... MoreChallenger was the first HOKA model I had about 5-6 pairs back wearing them exclusively for work, so I went with them this go. I pay another $60 every pair of shoes for superfeet insoles instead of using HOKA's so-so stock insole. Pushing over $220 + tax for my work kicks - I'm extremely careful with the shoes, fully unlacing them and keeping them dry/clean. First wore these to work June 1st and noticed mid-September the lining was starting to come apart/wearing through at the back interior of the shoe. About 2-3 weeks more and the side of the shoes started showing odd failure splits at a similar spot. Sure, I'm on my feet or walking my entire 25-30 hour a week work shift, but every HOKA model before this stayed solid for at least 6 months before I could tell support/sole-wise - time to replace. Also used to get another few months casual use from the old ones before they became work/lawn mowing shoes. Now they won't even make it as long 6 months? No thanks HOKA. Returned them to REI and switched to Keen Targhee III, which are a way more solid feeling shoe. I've been wearing these a week + now at work, up and down stairs, over all kinds of terrain, though water with dry feet and more comfortable than HOKA. They're put together so well - should at least get to 6 months out of them. I also get tired of the HOKA models always being redesigned. I just want the ones that worked well for me last time. I've HOKA'd my last HOKA.
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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.
| Heel Stack | 37 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 32 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 5 mm |
Sale Now On - Hoka Men's Challenger ATR 7 Wide Trail Running Shoe
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Hoka Challenger ATR 7 Mens Wide Trail Running Shoes - Black/Black - US8.5
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Mens HOKA Challenger ATR 7 (Wide) Black / US 8.5
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The lightweight Hoka Zinal is my go-to trail shoe, I generally run 3-6 miles so I wouldn't say I'm a real long distance runner that does half marathons or anything in that range. I bought the Challenger 7 because I could go for a trail shoe that has a BIT more cushion than the Zinal on some days, but I also didn't want something as heavy or max cushioned as the Hoka Speedgoat.The road-to-trail aspect of it is an added bonus for me because there are trails in North New Jersey that also have paved areas. I really love this shoe a lot! My only gripe is that a few of the lugs on the outsoles are already chipped after logging less than 30 miles. One lug came off completely. It's fine for now but I will be monitoring this. Even my Zinals that I've had since the summer ... MoreThe lightweight Hoka Zinal is my go-to trail shoe, I generally run 3-6 miles so I wouldn't say I'm a real long distance runner that does half marathons or anything in that range. I bought the Challenger 7 because I could go for a trail shoe that has a BIT more cushion than the Zinal on some days, but I also didn't want something as heavy or max cushioned as the Hoka Speedgoat.The road-to-trail aspect of it is an added bonus for me because there are trails in North New Jersey that also have paved areas. I really love this shoe a lot! My only gripe is that a few of the lugs on the outsoles are already chipped after logging less than 30 miles. One lug came off completely. It's fine for now but I will be monitoring this. Even my Zinals that I've had since the summer of 2022 are still holding up really well and I've only barely begun to see some wear on the lugs. The profiles of the trails I run are similar regardless of which shoe I wear. So yes, even taking into consideration that some of the trails I go to are technical and rocky, I'd expect the Challenger lugs to hold up. I'm guessing that the Vibram of the Hoka Zinals hold up much better over time.My ideal trail shoe moving forward would probably be a version of the Hoka Zinal but with the Profly+ of the Hoka Mach 5 road shoe: nimble, speedy, comfortable yet lightweight midsole.All in all, I like the Hoka Challenger 7 a lot, hope they use stronger material for the lugs in the future.
Challenger was the first HOKA model I had about 5-6 pairs back wearing them exclusively for work, so I went with them this go. I pay another $60 every pair of shoes for superfeet insoles instead of using HOKA's so-so stock insole. Pushing over $220 + tax for my work kicks - I'm extremely careful with the shoes, fully unlacing them and keeping them dry/clean. First wore these to work June 1st and noticed mid-September the lining was starting to come apart/wearing through at the back interior of the shoe. About 2-3 weeks more and the side of the shoes started showing odd failure splits at a similar spot. Sure, I'm on my feet or walking my entire 25-30 hour a week work shift, but every HOKA model before this stayed solid for at least 6 months before I could tell ... MoreChallenger was the first HOKA model I had about 5-6 pairs back wearing them exclusively for work, so I went with them this go. I pay another $60 every pair of shoes for superfeet insoles instead of using HOKA's so-so stock insole. Pushing over $220 + tax for my work kicks - I'm extremely careful with the shoes, fully unlacing them and keeping them dry/clean. First wore these to work June 1st and noticed mid-September the lining was starting to come apart/wearing through at the back interior of the shoe. About 2-3 weeks more and the side of the shoes started showing odd failure splits at a similar spot. Sure, I'm on my feet or walking my entire 25-30 hour a week work shift, but every HOKA model before this stayed solid for at least 6 months before I could tell support/sole-wise - time to replace. Also used to get another few months casual use from the old ones before they became work/lawn mowing shoes. Now they won't even make it as long 6 months? No thanks HOKA. Returned them to REI and switched to Keen Targhee III, which are a way more solid feeling shoe. I've been wearing these a week + now at work, up and down stairs, over all kinds of terrain, though water with dry feet and more comfortable than HOKA. They're put together so well - should at least get to 6 months out of them. I also get tired of the HOKA models always being redesigned. I just want the ones that worked well for me last time. I've HOKA'd my last HOKA.
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.
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.
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.
I bought these in February as a replacement for Arcteryx Norvan LD3. I was initially hyped on the Gore Tex and the running profile. I travel a bit for work and figured I could run in them or hike in them, and walk the dog in the rain in them. While they’re definitely waterproof, the soles don’t hold up to pavement and are not great for hiking either.I’ve worn the soles out in 3 months of mostly just walking 2-3 miles per day. I’ve attempted to run in them twice on rainy days and they invariably leave me with sore feet.Additionally, they’re the least stable of all all hiking shoes I’ve owned, and very similar to hiking in tennis shoes.The real killer though is the material inside. The material where your Achilles tendon interfaces with the shoe was blown out in ... MoreI bought these in February as a replacement for Arcteryx Norvan LD3. I was initially hyped on the Gore Tex and the running profile. I travel a bit for work and figured I could run in them or hike in them, and walk the dog in the rain in them. While they’re definitely waterproof, the soles don’t hold up to pavement and are not great for hiking either.I’ve worn the soles out in 3 months of mostly just walking 2-3 miles per day. I’ve attempted to run in them twice on rainy days and they invariably leave me with sore feet.Additionally, they’re the least stable of all all hiking shoes I’ve owned, and very similar to hiking in tennis shoes.The real killer though is the material inside. The material where your Achilles tendon interfaces with the shoe was blown out in literal weeks after purchasing. To be fair, I slip all my shoes on and off like a child, but I haven’t had this happen with a nice pair of technical shoes ever. Just really poor design putting a high friction material there. It doesn’t happen with any of my other hokas.I never write reviews, and if it wasn’t for the fact that I’d have to haggle with the REI employee over it I would return these to REI. They’re truly disappointing. That being said, I’m going to try to get my hands on a pair of their vibram soled trail runners, keeping an eye on the issues I’ve seen with these.Hokas are usually great, but these ones shouldn’t even be sold.
I generally know if I'm going to have problems with a shoe during my first try on at home while walking around the house. During that time the HOA Challenger 7 felt great. In fact, it felt great over the entire next week while on runs/hikes.Compared to past versions of the Challenger, the soft cushioning didn't bottom out. It was just enough firmer than past versions that it seemed to have a little bounce to it. This felt like a good thing to me and probably is for a number of people.I am a 76 year old male and have found that after running for years, I do best with soft highly cushioned shoes. Having run and hiked exclusively in these shoes for more than a week, my feet are beat up and sore. The impact while using these shoes was enough to cause Morton's Neuroma, ... MoreI generally know if I'm going to have problems with a shoe during my first try on at home while walking around the house. During that time the HOA Challenger 7 felt great. In fact, it felt great over the entire next week while on runs/hikes.Compared to past versions of the Challenger, the soft cushioning didn't bottom out. It was just enough firmer than past versions that it seemed to have a little bounce to it. This felt like a good thing to me and probably is for a number of people.I am a 76 year old male and have found that after running for years, I do best with soft highly cushioned shoes. Having run and hiked exclusively in these shoes for more than a week, my feet are beat up and sore. The impact while using these shoes was enough to cause Morton's Neuroma, which is a thickening of tissue around the nerve on the bottom of the foot going to the toes.So for this old man with high arches and sensitive feet they are a disaster, but for people with less sensitive feet that are used to firmer shoes they may be great.
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.
This is my first time trying a crossover shoe that combines both trail and road shoe features. I was a little skeptical but made the purchase thinking they could help me for a race on a hard packed and not so technical trail. They performed great! After 67 miles I only changed socks once and even though I brought my Speedgoats, I never felt the need to make the switch. I actually got my first race win with these shoes. Now I find myself wearing the Challenger 7's for most of my training runs. They're great for running the short road distance from my house to the trail head and perform nearly as well on trails as the Speedgoat.Pros:1. Light feel with great cushioning. They feel less bulky than the Speedgoats.2. Tougher and longer lasting than typical roadshoes ... MoreThis is my first time trying a crossover shoe that combines both trail and road shoe features. I was a little skeptical but made the purchase thinking they could help me for a race on a hard packed and not so technical trail. They performed great! After 67 miles I only changed socks once and even though I brought my Speedgoats, I never felt the need to make the switch. I actually got my first race win with these shoes. Now I find myself wearing the Challenger 7's for most of my training runs. They're great for running the short road distance from my house to the trail head and perform nearly as well on trails as the Speedgoat.Pros:1. Light feel with great cushioning. They feel less bulky than the Speedgoats.2. Tougher and longer lasting than typical roadshoes like my go-to Hoka Clifton. After 131 miles the tread is still great (even for a heel-striker like me). Only have one small chip in the tread (not from wear, more likely a sharp rock).3. Good for pavement runs, great for trail runs.Cons:1. I will occasionally kick a hard rock and feel it in my toes, don't normally have this problem with the Speedgoat.2. Not much of an issue but the "Stone Blue/Evening Primrose" color starts to look dirty fast due to being a light color. If I could go back I would have gone with one of their darker options.Overall I love this shoe and would recommend it for all trail running on easy to moderate trails. For trails with a considerable amount of thick mud or steep gravel I would buy the Speedgoats.
| Heel Stack | 37 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 32 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 5 mm |
