The Rundown

Street-approved. Trail tested. Built at the intersection of road and trail, the new Challenger 7 has been completely reimagined from the ground up. Combining a simplified mesh upper with a soft new foam, Hoka increased the stack height for a plusher feel and added proprietary rubber to the bottom unit, along with a reimagined outsole design for the best all-terrain ride yet. Inspired by gravel tires, Hoka cued up smaller, tightly spaced lugs in center and larger, more aggressive lugs at the perimeter designed for improved traction on uneven terrain.

Item No. 196565563330

Best for: Trail Running, All Terrain Running

Features

Extended heel pull

Engineered mesh

Laces with 70% recycled nylon and 30% recycled polyester (excluding aglet)

Compression molded EVA foam midsole

Durabrasion rubber outsole

4mm lugs

RN 88276

What's New

Lighter than the last iteration, the 7 offers increased stack height, plus new materials across the upper, midsole, and outsole