"The Challenger series has been a longstanding favorite among runners who want a single shoe for both roads and trails - and gravel. For this version, key updates include increased cushioning, a redesigned outsole lug pattern, and tweaks to the shoe's fit. It's fairly lightweight for an everyday trail shoe, with an actual weight of 9.3 ounces (264 grams) for a U.S. men's 9."
"I took the Challenger 8 onto the trails and roads around Bend, Oregon, and Silverton, Colorado, accumulating more than 160 miles on a pair. I crossed high elevation snow, tromped through mud, and crossed knee-deep creeks. I appreciated the shoe's roomy toebox, soft cushioning, and versatile application on pavement, gravel, and dirt. Predictably, they came up a bit short on the steep, technical trails of Colorado's San Juan Mountains, though to be fair, they're not designed for such extreme terrain."
"The Hoka Challenger 8 has an engineered mesh upper that breathes well and dries quickly, even after full submersion in water. On non-technical mountain trail runs, this shoe maintained a secure fit and lockdown, keeping my foot in place on long ascents and descents, even after getting wet. The upper hugs my midfoot comfortably, and the toebox offers room for my toes to wiggle and splay."
Hoka Challenger 8 combines increased cushioning, a redesigned outsole lug pattern, and fit adjustments to function as a versatile road-to-trail shoe. The men's model weighs 9.3 ounces (264 g) for a U.S. 9 and offers a 42 mm heel stack (39 mm women's) with an 8 mm drop. The midsole provides a plush, comfortable ride on pavement and non-technical trails. An engineered mesh upper breathes, dries quickly after submersion, and maintains secure lockdown on long ascents and descents. A roomy toebox and TPU toe protection allow toe splay and added protection. Performance diminishes on steep, technical terrain.
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