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HOKA Challenger 8 vs Saucony Ride TR3

HOKA

Challenger 8

  • Weight 287 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 42 mm

USD 155

Saucony Ride TR3, side view

Saucony

Ride TR3

  • Weight 283 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 37 mm

USD 150

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • HOKA Challenger 8 has 5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • HOKA Challenger 8
  • Saucony Ride TR3
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Challenger 8 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Challenger 8 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Challenger 8 — Stability: 3/5
  • Challenger 8 — Durability: 3/5
  • Challenger 8 — Grip: 3/5
  • Challenger 8 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Ride TR3 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Ride TR3 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Ride TR3 — Stability: 3/5
  • Ride TR3 — Durability: 3/5
  • Ride TR3 — Grip: 3/5
  • Ride TR3 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionHOKA Challenger 8Saucony Ride TR3
Price
Catalogue price USD 155 USD 150
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 287 g 283 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 42 mm 37 mm
Forefoot stack 34 mm 29 mm
Midsole foam compression-molded EVA PWRRUN+
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.73 out of 5 3.77 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Trail Trail
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Trail running, Daily training Trail running, Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

HOKA Challenger 8

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 155

Saucony Ride TR3

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Saucony Ride TR2 GTX, side view

    Saucony

    Ride TR2 GTX

    • Weight 296 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 35 mm

    USD 165

    • Close to HOKA Challenger 8: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to HOKA Challenger 8: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Saucony Ride TR3: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Neo Lumina, side view

    Mizuno

    Neo Lumina

    • Weight 290 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 32 mm
    • Close to HOKA Challenger 8: same terrain, same category, same role