The Challenger is a neutral maximalist running shoe family using Gore-Tex technology from Hoka.
The Challenger 7 GTX is a snow/ice, Gore-Tex and water repellent version of the Challenger 7.
It's a trail running model with a design that's been optimised for snowy terrain. It has a breathable and orthotic friendly design, and went on sale in 2023. The shoe offers neutral support. The latest model in the family is the Hoka Challenger 7.
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priceBand | Price band | |||||
similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | ||
released | ReleasedFeb 2023 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 | Sep 2022 | Mar 2023 | Nov 2022 |
Weight | WeightM: 255 g W: 198 g | M: 261 g W: 230 g | M: 269 g W: 221 g | M: 272 g W: 235 g | 298 g | M: 335 g W: 301 g |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 26 mm W: 24 mm | 24 mm | 22 mm | 21 mm | 28 mm | 20 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop5 mm | 4 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
Heel | HeelM: 31 mm W: 29 mm | 28 mm | 22 mm | 29 mm | 36 mm | 28 mm |
Terrain | TerrainSnow/iceTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Snow/iceTrail | Snow/iceTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail | MudSnow/iceTrail |
Usages | Usages | Racing | Racing | |||
Brand | BrandHoka | Saucony | Inov-8 | PUMA | Nike | La Sportiva |
Pronation Type | Pronation Type | Neutral pronation | ||||
Arch Type | Arch Type | High arch | ||||
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | Low drop | Low drop | Maximalist | For big guysFor heavy runners | |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
High top | High top | |||||
Techs | TechsGore-Tex | PWRRUN | NITRO | React | BOAGore-Tex | |
Waterproofings | WaterproofingsWater repellentWaterproof | Water repellent | Water repellentWaterproof | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsSustainable | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsNeutralFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1613) |
Terrain | Snow/ice (+54)Trail (+450) |
Brand | Hoka (+88) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1269) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+799)Heel strike (+971) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+381) |
Fit | Narrow toe box (+185) |
Features | Breathable (+861)Orthotic friendly (+165) |
Materials | Mesh (+738)Synthetic upper (+22) |
Techs | Gore-Tex (+91) |
Waterproofings | Water repellent (+44)Waterproof (+107) |
Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable (+98) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 7 GTX | |
Released | Feb 2023 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 255 g W: 198 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 5 mm | |
Heel | M: 31 mm W: 29 mm | |
Forefoot | M: 26 mm W: 24 mm |