The Challenger is a neutral maximalist trail running shoe family utilising Gore-Tex tech from Hoka.
The Challenger 6 ATR GTX uses breathable construction design, and went on sale in 2021. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Hoka Challenger 7.
With an average review score of 76%, it's in the lowest rated 20% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the cheapest 20% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedFeb 2021 | Aug 2022 | Jan 2020 | Dec 2021 | Feb 2020 | Jun 2019 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | Weight298 g | 11 g | M: 215 g W: 181 g | 269 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | M: 221 g W: 176 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot26 mm | 23 mm | 25 mm | 18 mm | 15 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop5 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
Heel | Heel31 mm | 31 mm | 31 mm | 24 mm | 19 mm | |
Terrain | TerrainTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail | RoadTrail |
Brand | BrandHoka | Salomon | Xero Shoes | Salomon | Merrell | La Sportiva |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist | LightweightLow dropZero drop | Maximalist | Lightweight | LightweightLow drop |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Techs | TechsGore-Tex | Gore-Tex | ||||
Waterproofings | WaterproofingsWaterproof | Waterproof | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Trail (+493) |
Brand | Hoka (+96) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1435) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+896) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1383) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+441) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+309) |
Features | Breathable (+958) |
Techs | Gore-Tex (+99) |
Events | 10k (+673)Half marathon (+673)Marathon (+673) |
Waterproofings | Waterproof (+115) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+221) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 6 ATR GTX | |
Released | Feb 2021 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 298 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 5 mm | |
Heel | 31 mm | |
Forefoot | 26 mm |