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Challenger ATR 5

Trail · Neutral

Good (72/100)

Weight: 9.7 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $130

Good (72/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 9.7 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $130

Ratings & Reviews

Good (72/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 38% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (72/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 38% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Overall

Overall rating

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Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 38% of shoes

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Good (72/100)

Cushioning

Exceptional (97/100)

Cushioning rating

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Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Cushioning

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Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Exceptional (97/100)

Comfort

Very good (80/100)

Comfort rating

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Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 64% of shoes

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Comfort

Comfort rating

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Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 64% of shoes

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Very good (80/100)

Durability

Good (76/100)

Durability rating

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Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

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Good (76/100)

Appearance

Good (72/100)

Appearance rating

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Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 37% of shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 37% of shoes

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Good (72/100)

Value

Below average (59/100)

Value rating

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Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 8% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 8% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Below average (59/100)

60%

6/10

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 38% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Trail Shoes

Scores better than 29% of 399 trail shoes.

29%

HOKA

Scores better than 27% of 137 HOKA shoes.

27%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Reference shoe

Newest

Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Trail

Daily trainer

Trail

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

9.7 oz M

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8.6 oz M Lightest

Stack

—

37/32mm

Drop

—

5mm

Release

2019 Q1

2025 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$130 Lower MSRP

—

$155

Best price

—

$79.88

Ratings

Overall

Below average (38%)

Bottom tier (19%)

Excellent (97%) Best overall

Comfort

Above average (64%)

Below average (29%)

Very good (86%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Excellent (95%)

Good (77%)

Excellent (97%) Best cushioning

Durability

Average (52%)

Below average (21%)

Very good (86%) Best durability

Appearance

Below average (38%)

Bottom tier (15%)

Good (76%) Best appearance

Value

Bottom tier (8%)

Bottom tier (9%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$112.00

Top 41%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

The Do-It-All Hoka

HarrierStu · May 22, 2020

5/5

Overall

Thought I would give the Challenge ATR 5 a shot after my torrents were worn out. Was intrigued with the 2E option and my very wide foot fits perfectly. Same size as I would get for the Clifton, 9.5 which is a half size down from the Torrent. Great blend of cushioning, stability, responsiveness and grip. Lugs aren't outrageous so these can be worn on the roads with no issue. If you have a wider foot and are looking for a durable all around shoe, give the Challenge ATR 5 in a 2E size a shot.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Great ride, could be more durable

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

4/5

Overall

Love this shoe on all surfaces. Great cushioning! The sole could be a little more durable for the price.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 3/5

So far so good.

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

4/5

Overall

I got these shoes looking for a wider toe box with going with a "wide" shoe. I have forefoot problems and getting scrunched by the sides is bad. Not quite as wide as the Clifton "wide" shoe, but it does not appear to be aggravating the problem. Not my first of Hoka's, but my first Challengers. Hard to rate on durability...I've had them a month and I can only run about 3 days a week due to the aforementioned issues, but they seem to be holding up okay.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

A slow burn

Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019

5/5

Overall

Sand. Rocks. Up hill. Black top. Side walks. Oh yes this is the shoe for me! Going down hill with no slips is the deal for my knees. The toes say, WTH all wet is rough, next time the right socks will do the trick. Going longer is the best for my next race. Tons of shoes down, thanks but no thanks. I found my next.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2019

4/5

Overall

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

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