HOKA Men's Challenger 8 - BLACK / PEPPER

One shoe for road and light trail

The Challenger 8 is the shoe for runs that start on pavement and end on a path. Cushioned enough for road miles, with just enough outsole to handle gravel, packed dirt and light trail without feeling clumsy on the way there.

The headline change is the toebox: version 7's tapered, restrictive front end has been opened up, so it no longer pinches on longer efforts, while the upper still hugs the midfoot securely. The last sits on the wider side of HOKA's range, so runners who found older Challengers tight should be comfortable in the standard width.

• Best for: Road-to-trail, mixed-surface daily runs
• Sizing: True to size
• Fit: Standard to generous with room for toe splay; regular and wide offered
• Specs: 8mm drop · 42mm stack · neutral