HOKA Challenger 7

A new edition of the HOKA Challenger 7 arrives that incorporates interesting new features with respect to the previous version, and that will serve us as a shoe to roll on asphalt and also on mountain trails of little technical difficulty where we will be able to get the best performance.

Among the interesting new features of this trail running shoe the HOKA Challenger 7 we highligh it known for its lightness compared to the previous version and the increase of its profiles to further enhance the comfort that characterizes all HOKA shoes. A better design of the distribution of the lugs in the sole and a more breathable mesh are other new features of this version that we detail below.

New highlights of the new HOKA Challenger 7

The upper of the Challenger 7 features a new, more breathable technical mesh made from recycled materials to improve the shoe's breathability. It features HOKA s signature raised heel for easier foot entry and protection of the Achilles heel area.

The midsole has a new very soft CMEVA foam that provides great cushioning and comfort for our mountain training, and even on asphalt in which the shoe defends itself in a more than correct way.

For its part, the outsole of these HOKA Challenger 7 has smaller lugs with less space between them in the central area of the sole, and larger and more aggressive 4mm lugs in the perimeter area, designed to improve traction on uneven terrain.

What type of runner is the HOKA Challenger 7 recommended for?

The HOKA Challenger 7 is the shoe of the North American brand HOKA to enter the world of trail running.

They are ideal for runners of medium weight (up to 75 kilos) who need to combine asphalt and mountain in their training, and who prioritize comfort and cushioning over fast paces, and also intermediate paces.

The HOKA Challenger 7 is a trail running shoe with which you can accumulate kilometers without any problem and that we can use in medium and long distances.

HOKA Challenger 7, technical specifications

One of the main novelties of the HOKA Challenger 7 is the increase in its profile compared to its predecessor, the HOKA Challenger ATR 6 The new shoe has 31mm. in the heel and 26mm. in the front in the men's version, retaining the 5mm. drop, but increasing the profile by 2mm. On the other hand, the women's version has increased by 3mm.

As we can see, despite the increase in the profiles (the trend of brands for higher and higher profiles is becoming stronger), the drop remains at 5mm, a drop considered a bit low for a shoe intended for runners who are new to trail running, and who do not have such a refined technique. These runners may feel more comfortable with a slightly higher drop.

The weight of the HOKA Challenger 7 is another of its great novelties. The new version has a weight of 252 grams in the men's version, which is 25 grams less than the HOKA Challenger ATR 6 Without a doubt this new version gains in versatility and versatility compared to the previous version. The same happens in the women's version with a weight of 207 grams for 229 of the HOKA Challeger ATR 6.

We have in the HOKA Challenger 7, a trail running shoe ideal for runners who need a shoe to get started in trail running, to run on wide dirt tracks with few technical difficulties with great comfort and cushioning to accumulate kilometers without any problem. In addition, they work perfectly on asphalt, making them, without any doubt, one of the most outstanding "door to trail"shoes of the season.

Shoes similar to the HOKA Challenger 7

Brands are increasingly opting for models that can combine asphalt and mountain training. The ideal is to have a specific shoe for each terrain, since the characteristics are different, but some shoes similar to the HOKA Challenger 7 to combine asphalt and mountain are:

Saucony Ride 15 TR

Brooks Divide 3

New Balance Nitrel v5

Nike Pegasus Trail 4