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HOKA Challenger 8 — $130

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Public data

Public data Shoe value
Stack height 42 mm
Midsole softness Soft
Plate Not listed
Rocker geometry No
Stiffness Moderate
Weight 275 g
Primary category Trail
Secondary categories Walking, Daily trainer
Arch support Neutral
Heel counter Stiff
Torsional rigidity Stiff

Radar score

  • Cushion: 5/5
  • Propulsion: 3/5
  • Support: 3/5
  • Lightness: 3/5
  • Durability: 5/5

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Attribute HOKA Challenger 8 Brooks Caldera 8 HOKA Transport HOKA Transport 2
Reference price $130 $140 $130 $130
Primary category Trail Trail Walking Walking
Secondary categories Walking, Daily trainer Long run, Daily trainer Trail, Daily trainer Trail
Stack height 42 mm 38.5 mm 29 mm 36 mm
Midsole softness Soft Balanced Balanced Balanced
Plate Not listed Not listed None None
Rocker geometry No No No Yes
Stiffness Moderate Stiff Stiff Moderate
Weight 275 g 309 g 309 g 320 g
Arch support Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral
Heel counter Stiff Stiff Moderate Stiff
Torsional rigidity Stiff Stiff Stiff Stiff