Challenger 8

Trail2025-07 · JP · ReleaseChecked 2026-10-13

Challenger 8 is an all-terrain shoe for runs moving between pavement and trail. Compared with Challenger 7, its compression-molded EVA midsole gains height for softer cushioning, while less exposed foam gives the outsole more ground coverage. Reoriented multidirectional 4mm lugs target grip and durability across changing surfaces, serving trail beginners and experienced runners who want one shoe for mixed terrain.

Key specifications

Weight

287 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +18.1 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

8 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

42 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +7.7 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

$155.00 USD · US · Tax excluded

All models average $165.57Difference from average −10.57 USD

Average of 680 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 34 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole: compression-molded EVA
Outsole: 80% rubber / 20% EVA with multidirectional 4mm lugs
Use cases: Trail / Daily

Weight notes Approximate weight in size 27 cm.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

HOKA Challenger 8287 g / 42 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 287 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +18.1 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 8 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 42 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +7.7 mm

MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

$50.00$500.00

This model $155.00All models average $165.57Difference from average −$10.57

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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