HOKA Challenger 8
Trail · Easy / Recovery · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedWomen | 8.7 oz | 8 mm |
| ClaimedMen | 9.7 oz | 8 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | — | 10.1 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Women
Weight: 8.7 oz · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
- HOKA Challenger 8 · women · Reviewed 2026-10-06
Claimed · Men
Weight: 9.7 oz · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
- HOKA Challenger 8 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-06
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: — · Drop: 10.1 mm
Reference size not stated
— Not documented or unresolved
RunRepeat measured 10.1 mm drop in its laboratory sample.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-05
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About the shoe
Cushioned road-to-trail trainer with 4 mm lugs. iRunFar enjoyed comfortable transitions onto moderate trails but found limits on steep, rugged terrain. RunRepeat liked the ventilation. Consider it for mixed everyday routes and check the fit.
- Comfort
- 90/100
- Response
- 66/100
- Stability
- 82/100
- Cushioning
- 86/100
Easy / RecoveryLong runTrail
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.3/5
- Terrain
- Trail
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Long run · Trail
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- HOKA lists compression-moulded EVA and an engineered mesh upper.
- Reported drop
- HOKA specifies 8 mm heel-to-toe drop.
- Outsole
- HOKA specifies multidirectional 4 mm lugs.
- Measured drop
- RunRepeat measured 10.1 mm drop in its laboratory sample.
- Tested airflow
- RunRepeat found the upper highly breathable.
- Running feel
- iRunFar's Alli Miles enjoyed plush cushioning on road-to-trail outings.
- Terrain limits
- iRunFar's Alli Miles found grip and stability insufficient on steep, rugged trails.
Sources: HOKA ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · iRunFar ↗