HOKA Challenger ATR
Every version of the Challenger ATR we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Challenger ATR rates above 45% of the lines we track.
HOKA Challenger ATR vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Challenger ATR in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Challenger ATR, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Challenger ATR 7 | 2025 | 8.3 oz | 31/26mm stack · 5mm drop | 75 | -5 | 3 | — |
| HOKA Challenger ATR 6 | 2020 | 9.0 oz | 37/32mm stack · 5mm drop | 80 | +5 | 5 | — |
| HOKA Challenger ATR 5 | 2019 | 9.1 oz | — | 75 | +8 | 6 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Challenger ATR 4 | 2017 | 8.5 oz | 5mm drop | 67 | -2 | 4 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Challenger ATR 2 | 2017 | 9.2 oz | 31/26mm stack · 5mm drop | 69 | -4 | 1 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Challenger ATR 3 | 2017 | 9.0 oz | 5mm drop | 72 | — | 2 | $130 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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HOKA
Challenger ATR 775 75 Decent Decent Decent 9 reviews Confidence 16 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v7 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 31mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers report reliable traction off road and rate cushioning 3.9 out of 5.
Durability 68Overall75Cushioning79Durability68Appearance67Comfort65Value64Confidence16Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report reliable traction off road and rate cushioning 3.9 out of 5.
Cons
Appearance draws 3.7 out of 5 across nine reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension, and comfort 4.0.
The Challenger ATR 6 before it scores 86 on six reviews against its 70.
Value draws 3.9 out of 5, low for a shoe reviewers otherwise describe in mild terms.
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Challenger ATR 680 80 Good Good Good 6 reviews Confidence 37
v6 (2020) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 37mm stack · 5mm drop
One of six reviewers so far finds it comfortable on road, gravel, grass and hill.
Durability 77Overall80Cushioning87Appearance83Comfort79Durability77Value73Confidence37Buy it now
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Pros
One of six reviewers so far finds it comfortable on road, gravel, grass and hill.
It stacks 37mm at the heel and weighs 9.8 oz, on a 5mm drop.
One of six reviewers so far reports grip on loose slate and no damage at 50 miles.
Cons
One of six reviewers so far records it as running small.
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Challenger ATR 575 75 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 24
v5 (2019) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.1 oz
All six reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, on trails, dirt roads and pavement.
Durability 74MSRP $130
Overall75Cushioning88Durability74Appearance73Comfort72Value66Confidence24Buy it now
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Pros
All six reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, on trails, dirt roads and pavement.
Reviewers say the modest lugs let them run it on roads as well as trail.
Two reviewers with wide feet report a good fit in the wide sizing.
Cons
One reviewer wants more outsole durability for the price.
Value is its lowest-rated dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.
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Challenger ATR 467 67 Below average Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 15 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v4 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 5mm drop
Cushioning draws 5.0 out of 5, and reviewers describe it as comfortable on long runs.
Durability 71MSRP $130
Overall67Cushioning86Durability71Appearance70Comfort68Value64Confidence15Buy it now
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Pros
Cushioning draws 5.0 out of 5, and reviewers describe it as comfortable on long runs.
At 9.0 oz in the men's build and 8.0 oz in the women's it keeps that cushioning without much weight.
Runners use it for trails, gravel and easy recovery miles.
Cons
Value draws 3.8 out of 5 across four reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension.
The Challenger ATR 5 and 6 after it score 76 and 86 against its 66.
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Challenger ATR 269 69 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 5mm drop
Light at 9.8 oz for a 31mm heel stack, on a 5mm drop.
Durability 68MSRP $130
Overall69Cushioning83Appearance70Value69Comfort69Durability68Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 9.8 oz for a 31mm heel stack, on a 5mm drop.
The one reviewer so far used it for high mileage through a cross country season and credits the sturdy sole with keeping him injury free.
Cons
Durability draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, and that reviewer wore a hole in the toe box.
The Challenger ATR 6 scores 86 on six reviews against its 70.
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Challenger ATR 372 72 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 5 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.0 oz · 5mm drop
Both reviewers so far praise the cushioning, one having switched to it after a run of shin and foot injuries.
Durability 67MSRP $130
Overall72Cushioning86Comfort72Appearance68Durability67Value64Confidence5Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Both reviewers so far praise the cushioning, one having switched to it after a run of shin and foot injuries.
Reviewers say it copes well on trails and pavement alike.
Cons
One reviewer had three pairs start ripping within about 150 miles each.
Durability and appearance both draw 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far.