HOKA

Challenger ATR 7 GTX Running Shoe - Women's

Too Roomy in Toe Area

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Size Bought:

9

These are pretty great comfort-wise and the waterproof aspect is key for me, but they run huge and I cannot return them as I have used them a few times. I was too excited to receive them that I wore them against my better judgement. The toe box is giant and I have a pretty wide foot. I should have gone with my favorite brand La Sportiva, but I wanted to try these for the GoreTex aspect. I wear a 9 in all shoes, not just the notoriously slim La Sportivas, so I was surprised at this. The front is almost buckled as they are too large. Coupled with the sole being thick, as I expected from this brand, as well as me dumbly choosing the red color, they kinda look like clown shoes. They work, but I don't love them and will likely not buy Hokas again. Seems like even if you size down, the toe box will always be too giant.

Not a deep shoe.

If you take out their insoles and use your own insoles the shoe won't hit you in the right places . Most of hokas shoes are like this now. :( they need to have more depth . My foot is narrow and I normally size up due to long distance hiking . Only tolerated if I wear paper thin socks which I hate because a light cushion is better for blisters but then show is too tight . I love hoka kahas . I hope this shoe gets better cushioning. Shoe Says max but more like balanced . Also very narrow toe box. Fits like a dress shoe with high heels and have to wear panty hose in order to get the shoe to sit where it's supposed to.

Feather weight

These are my 4 th pair of shoes!! Always comfortable! Pain fee all day

Product didn't last long enough..

I don't know why the inside of the shoes started to reap around the ankle on the sides .

Great for Road to Trail walking

After trying a few different models, and returning them, I am keeping the Challenger 7 GTX. I am a big fan of the Arahi 6, no longer available. The Challengers are more stiff, with some trail treads on the soles. The colors are bright and I like them, the cushioning is good for my feet (I have arthritis and a flat arch), and they fit true to size. The toe box is roomier than I expected. I do about 75% of my walking on sidewalks or paved trails, with 25% in the woods on non paved trails. So far, so good. The shoes feel stable and supportive. I'm keeping an eye on the quality of these shoes, as some reviews mentioned the poor workmanship and "cheapness" of the shoes. Again, great shoes for hybrid walkers.

Most comfortable shoes ever!

I've been looking for a good pair of walking shoes for a while. My niece recommended hokas and they have met my needs!

I do love Hokas

I have foot problems from working in heels in an office for 17 years. I love Hokas and have been wearing them for years. I have found the wide are more comfortable but there isn't a big selection of women's wides. I need the leather or gortex for working outside with horses & these are limited in a wide.

Very good support

These shoes were recommended by a coworker and so far so good. I've been wearing them mostly for work but they seem to do just what they say.

These shoes helped with my plantar fasciitis

I needed a pair of walking shoes that could weather the elements while walking my dog. I developed plantar fasciitis in a pair of boots during the winter that made it hard to continue walking my dog. These have eased the pain with the cushioned heel strike and I'm experiencing less pain and disability when getting up in the morning. I highly recommend these shoes! My Physical Therapist was excited ton see this pair of shoes in that they are Gortex and water resistant.

I love them

We are experiencing a lot of rain here in the northeast and these shoes have saved my feet from getting wet. They are comfortable and good for road and trail. The cushioning is perfect.