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HOKA Challenger 8

TrailTrainingReleased 2025

Key specs

Weight
287 g
Drop
8 mm
Heel stack
42 mm
Forefoot stack
34 mm

* Specifications pending verification against manufacturer data.

Shoe profile

ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Comfort: 4/5
  • Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Stability: 3/5
  • Durability: 3/5
  • Grip: 3/5
  • Versatility: 4/5

Runometry score

3.73/5

Quality
3.2/5
Fit
3.4/5
Recency
4.7/5

Other criteria

  • Cushioning

Specifications

Technical data in the reference size (men’s US 9 unless stated).

Weight
287 g
AverageLighter than 52% of 243 comparable models (same terrain)
Drop
8 mm
Very highHigher than 69% of 245 comparable models (same terrain)
Heel stack
42 mm
Very highHigher than 98% of 213 comparable models (same terrain)
Forefoot stack
34 mm
Very highHigher than 92% of 209 comparable models (same terrain)
Midsole foam
compression-molded EVA
Outsole
Rubber (4mm multidirectional lugs)

Sources & method

Model history

2025 This version

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

≈ £117

2023

  • Weight 252 g
  • Drop 5 mm
  • Stack 31 mm

≈ £109

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