The HOKA Challenger 7 was replaced by the HOKA Challenger 8
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the HOKA Speedgoat 7, 61% similar on published specs.
The current version of the HOKA Challenger line. Compared with the HOKA Challenger 7: 3 mm more drop and 35 g heavier.
+3mm drop+35gWhy the HOKA Speedgoat 7
Compared with the HOKA Challenger 7: 23 g heavier, with the same drop. Both are in our trail category.
±0mm drop+23g| Spec | HOKA Challenger 7 | HOKA Speedgoat 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | 33.3 mm |
| Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Weight | 252 g | 275 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the HOKA Challenger 7.
- +1mm drop+27gRRP —
- +3mm drop+17gRRP —
- −1mm drop+41gRRP £140
HOKA Challenger 7: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the HOKA Challenger 7?
The HOKA Challenger 8 is the current version of the HOKA Challenger line.
What is the closest alternative to the HOKA Challenger 7 from another brand?
On published specs, the adidas Terrex Agravic SL, at 58% spec similarity. Compared with the HOKA Challenger 7: 1 mm more drop and 27 g heavier. Both are in our trail category.
How is the HOKA Challenger 8 different from the HOKA Challenger 7?
On published specs, going from the HOKA Challenger 7 to the HOKA Challenger 8: 3 mm more drop and 35 g heavier. Heel stack is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the HOKA Challenger 7 still available?
Trova lists the HOKA Challenger 7 as discontinued; the current version of the HOKA Challenger line is the HOKA Challenger 8. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the HOKA Challenger 7?
Published specs for the HOKA Challenger 7: 5 mm drop, 252 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a neutral trail shoe.
Full spec sheet and version history for the HOKA Challenger 7.
HOKA Challenger 7 specs →