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Challenger 8

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Built at the intersection of road and trail, the Challenger 8 delivers all the smooth cushioning and confidence-inspiring traction you’ll need to tackle a variety of terrain. A gravel-grinding...
Built at the intersection of road and trail, the Challenger 8 delivers all the smooth cushioning and confidence-inspiring traction you’ll need to tackle a variety of terrain. A gravel-grinding workhorse loved for its hyper cushy ride, we’ve added even more foam underfoot and improved the fit since our last iteration. Finished with a minimal mesh upper, plush collar, and durable rubber toe cap, we’ve reimagined the orientation of our multi-directional lugs to ensure the best all-terrain ride yet.

Item No. 1168716S

Features:
  • 100% rPET engineered mesh
  • 3D screen printed toe cap
  • Compression molded EVA
  • Multi-directional 4mm lugs
  • Reflective details

WHAT'S NEW

You’ll find a new last with increased drop and improved fit in the forefoot and instep. We’ve also amplified the traction with an updated lug design.

Tech Specs

The Details

Weight
287.00 g
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.00 mm

Stability

The Challenger 8 contains our J-Frame(TM) technology designed to prevent excessive inward roll, or overpronation, without overcorrecting your gait.

The Challenger 8 contains features that make the shoe inherently stable, such as a wide base and our Active Foot Frame, for a moderate amount of stability that is still designed to work for neutral gaits.

The Challenger 8 features a symmetrical bed of cushion without additional prescriptive technologies. Designed to provide the support you want and nothing you don't.

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Neutral

Moderate

Stable

 

Cushion

The Challenger 8 features a low-profile cushion bed that keeps your foot closer to the ground, and utilizes a firmer material designed to provide an efficient push-off.

The Challenger 8 is designed to provide protective cushion while maintaining a responsive toe-off for when you want to go faster.

The Challenger 8 features a higher bed of soft cushion, designed to provide a forgiving impact and ride.

Responsive

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Balanced

Plush

 

How To Wear It


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The Challenger 8 shoes offer a great fit, exceptional comfort, and outstanding performance. The cushioning is highly praised for being comfortable and breathable, making them suitable for ultra-running. The look of the shoes is also highly appreciated, with customers describing it as rad. The support and trail grip are adequate for easy trail running, though opinions on the soles' durability vary.

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  • Alexander K.🇩🇪
    Verified Buyer

    Light Running

    Really nice shoe, very stable, good grip and very light, of course a real eye-catcher visually

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    Published date
    30/10/26
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  • Robert M.🇺🇸
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    LOVE the colors!

    I loved these the moment I saw them. The only problem is that they dont come in wide. Guess I dont understand the business perspective of deciding which shoes are offered in wide and which are not and I have had many styles I couldnt buy because they didnt come in a wide. I tried the 9.5 medium and ...

    Published date
    28/10/26
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  • Sergio R.
    Verified Buyer

    Too hard sole, little cushioning

    Too hard sole, little cushioning and it causes blisters on the inner side of the feet

    Comments by Store Owner on Review by HOKA on Fri Oct 30 2026
    HOKA
    It's a shame to hear that you're experiencing some discomfort with these shoes. Please reach out to our team via chat for assistance. https://www.hoka.com/us/en-us/help/?dg-widget-launch
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    Published date
    28/10/26
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  • Lars-Erik P.🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer

    Sole already falling apart

    Haven’t had these less than 2 months and one sole the grips have come apart. Have a picture but does not look like you can attach it.

    Comments by Store Owner on Review by HOKA on Tue Oct 27 2026
    HOKA
    Our goal is to maximize your experience and mileage with every model. We encourage you to take full advantage of our one-year warranty HERE if you spot any manufacturing flaws that might compromise your footwear. Please don’t hesitate to file a claim so our Warranty Team can take a closer look. If you have additional questions, you can reach us HERE any time via phone, chat or text Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm EST.
    Published date
    27/10/26
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  • Scott W.🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer

    Color

    5 star on comfort 1 star on color. I ordered the tan but they are yellow and greenish in reality.

    Published date
    25/10/26
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  • Paul V.🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer

    Additional stability over Bondi hopefully

    Additional stability over Bondi hopefully will help. So far so good. Have to go with wide size though to fit.

    Published date
    25/10/26
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  • Trace T.🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer

    Falling apart

    Great shoes, very comfortable but the tread started separating from the sole in less than a month from regular use. I submitted for a warranty review and included photos and never got a response.

    Comments by Store Owner on Review by HOKA on Mon Oct 26 2026
    HOKA
    We love that you feel your shoes are great and comfortable, but the tread separating from the sole shouldn’t be happening and we can get this resolved in no time. Since you are a HOKA Member, you have 60 days from the date of purchase to send your pair back for a simple exchange. Start the process HERE and we will keep you updated via email with the progress of your exchange.
    Published date
    25/10/26
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  • Daniel T.🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer

    Good shoe. No problems.

    Good shoe. No problems.

    Published date
    24/10/26
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  • David S.🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer

    Hoka Challenger 8 in BRIGHT YELLOW!

    As a Nurse I love both making a statement and having the most comfortable shoes on the hospital floor! I turn people's heads with how bright they are and as soon as they see that they are Hokas, they can't believe it because they are so unique. They are incredibly comfortable for me as I am walking ...

    Published date
    24/10/26
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  • STEVE H.🇺🇸
    Verified Buyer

    Challenger 8

    These shoes lasted longer than any of their other models or any other brand. Helped a lot with my plantar fasciitis.

    Published date
    23/10/26
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