"The HOKA Challenger 8 follows a long line of the popular model that is a great introduction for newbie trail runners, or those who seeking out mild to moderate trails. It is priced fairly in its class, a good shoe that makes for an excellent daily trainer or a good partner on long weekend runs. For those looking for shoes that can handle technical or gnarly terrain - or conversely carbon-plated boosters for high speeds - look elsewhere."
"Another change was returning to the weight of the sixth iteration. The new Challenger 8s are 9.7 ounces compared with 8.9 in the previous version and 9.6 for the Challenger 6s. But those changes did not alter my perception of the newest version of HOKA Challengers. HOKA knows the Challengers place among options for trail running shoes. They are ideal for daily training runs, moderate terrain and races where cushioning is critical."
The HOKA Challenger 8 receives modest updates while retaining its role as a comfortable, reliable, and durable daily trail trainer suited to mild-to-moderate routes. The shoe features increased stack height — 42/34 mm for men and 39/32 mm for women — and returns to a weight similar to the sixth version at about 9.7 ounces for the new Challenger 8s. The model remains fairly priced within its class and performs well on mixed courses of paved, dirt, and grassy trails. The Challenger 8 is not intended for technical mountain terrain or for runners seeking carbon-plated performance boosts.
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