Challenger 7

Trail2023-02-01 · JP · Release dateChecked 2026-10-12

Challenger 7 connects roads and trails in one all-terrain shoe. Versus its predecessor, HOKA increased midsole height and introduced softer CMEVA foam for more cushioning with a 27g reduction for a men's 27cm shoe. Its recycled mesh upper manages fit, while the gravel-tire-inspired Durabrasion Rubber outsole places small, tightly spaced lugs centrally and larger, aggressive lugs around the perimeter.

Key specifications

Weight

252 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average −16.9 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

5 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −1.8 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

31 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −3.3 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

$145.00 USD · US · Tax excluded

All models average $165.57Difference from average −20.57 USD

Average of 680 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 26 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole: CMEVA
Outsole: Durabrasion Rubber
Use cases: Trail / Daily

Weight notes Men’s weight is 252 g at 27 cm; women’s is 207 g at 24 cm.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

HOKA Challenger 7252 g / 31 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 252 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average −16.9 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 5 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −1.8 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 31 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −3.3 mm

MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

$50.00$500.00

This model $145.00All models average $165.57Difference from average −$20.57

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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