Hoka Challenger 7 GORE-TEX Men's Trail Running Shoes

Built at the intersection of road and trail, the Challenger 7 GORE-TEX has been overhauled with plusher foams and a grippy rubber outsole inspired by gravel tyres. Delivering inherent cushioning with adaptable tread, there's no telling where your next run will take you.

Engineered Mesh Upper

To ensure your feet are dry and comfortable on the trail, the Challenger 7 GORE-TEX utilises an engineered mesh upper to keep feet feeling ventilated and comfortable in all conditions. Reimagined with recycled content, the engineered mesh upper offers improved breathability whilst remaining lightweight. This lightweight upper allows you to improve your times, as well as gives you complete freedom. Additionally, the shoes feature a GORE-TEX Invisible Fit that uses recycled contents, for a pair of shoes that will keep your feet protected in inclement weather conditions, yet are also sustainably made. A comfortable heel cap fits snugly around your heel, providing a soft feel with a close fit. The secure lacing will allow you to secure the fit of the shoes for a personalised fit. The tongue is flat-lying, which will sit comfortably on the ankle, preventing it from causing any irritation by rubbing and chafing. An extended heel pull offers easy entry and the laces are made with 70% recycled nylon and 30% recycled polyester (excluding aglet) for an eco-conscious choice.

CMEVA Midsole

The Challenger 7 GORE-TEX continues to offer a high cushion-to-weight ratio with a lightweight, compression-moulded EVA midsole that delivers non-stop comfort and a plush underfoot feel designed to help each stride feel more comfortable than the last. The compression moulded EVA absorbs impact forces and creates a stable landing so you can run further for longer in comfort and protection ensuring the wear and tear placed on your joints are kept to a minimum. Although lighter than the last iteration, the Challenger 7 features an increased stack height to offer even more added cushion.

Durabrasion Rubber Outsole

When trail running it is imperative to have an assured footing, with difficult, unpredictable terrain often causing obstacles and challenges to your performance. The Challenger 7 GORE-TEX boasts a Durabrasion rubber outsole, which delivers an abundance of grip and traction to help fill you with confidence as you take on the trails. Designed for road-focused all-terrain running, the rubber compound extends rubber longevity. 4mm lugs provide traction on a variety of surfaces; strategically placed with an improved lug pattern along the outsole the 4mm lugs provide a full, unrestricted range of motion in all directions and much need flexibility to bolster comfort and performance in equal measures. The updated lug pattern delivers a smoother ride on the road without sacrificing its trail traction, meaning that the Challenger 7 provides stability on a variety of terrain, making it the perfect all-purpose trail shoe.