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HOKA Challenger ATR

Every version of the Challenger ATR we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Challenger ATR
74/100
vs. Average
-3

The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Challenger ATR scores above 40% 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.

Challenger ATR shoes as gold dots among every rated shoe we track, on the Better Shoes Rating scale

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Challenger ATR, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

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HOKA Challenger ATR versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
HOKA Challenger ATR 7 2025 70 -15 3
HOKA Challenger ATR 6 2020 9.3 oz 37/32mm · 5mm drop 85 +9 5
HOKA Challenger ATR 5 2019 9.1 oz 76 +10 6 $130 MSRP
HOKA Challenger ATR 4 2017 8.5 oz 5mm drop 66 -6 4 $130 MSRP
HOKA Challenger ATR 2 2017 9.2 oz 31/26mm · 5mm drop 72 -4 1 $130 MSRP
HOKA Challenger ATR 3 2017 9.0 oz 5mm drop 76 2 $130 MSRP

6 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

  1. HOKA

    Challenger ATR 7

    70 Decent Decent · 9 reviews · Confidence 61/100

    v7 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    Reviewers report reliable traction off road and rate cushioning 3.9 out of 5.

    Challenger ATR 7
    Durability 67
    Overall
    70
    Cushioning
    82
    Durability
    67
    Appearance
    64
    Comfort
    63
    Value
    58
    Confidence
    61

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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 6

    85 Good Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 71/100

    v6 (2020) · Trail · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 5mm drop · 37mm stack

    One of six reviewers so far finds it comfortable on road, gravel, grass and hill.

    Challenger ATR 6
    Durability 82
    Overall
    85
    Cushioning
    94
    Appearance
    89
    Comfort
    86
    Durability
    82
    Value
    71
    Confidence
    71

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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 5

    76 Decent Decent · 6 reviews · Confidence 69/100

    v5 (2019) · Trail · Neutral · 9.1 oz

    All six reviewers rate cushioning 5 out of 5, on trails, dirt roads and pavement.

    Challenger ATR 5
    Durability 76

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    76
    Cushioning
    95
    Durability
    76
    Comfort
    74
    Appearance
    73
    Value
    59
    Confidence
    69

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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 4

    66 Below average Below average · 4 reviews · Confidence 44/100

    v4 (2017) · Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 5mm drop

    Cushioning draws 5.0 out of 5, and reviewers describe it as comfortable on long runs.

    Challenger ATR 4
    Durability 73

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    66
    Cushioning
    93
    Durability
    73
    Appearance
    69
    Comfort
    68
    Value
    57
    Confidence
    44

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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 2

    72 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 21/100

    v2 (2017) · Trail · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 5mm drop

    Light at 9.8 oz for a 31mm heel stack, on a 5mm drop.

    Challenger ATR 2
    Durability 66

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    72
    Cushioning
    88
    Appearance
    68
    Comfort
    67
    Durability
    66
    Value
    64
    Confidence
    21

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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.

  6. HOKA

    Challenger ATR 3

    76 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 29/100

    v3 (2017) · Trail · 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.

    Challenger ATR 3
    Durability 61

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    76
    Cushioning
    94
    Comfort
    73
    Appearance
    66
    Durability
    61
    Value
    58
    Confidence
    29

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    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.