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Challenger ATR 5

Challenger ATR 5
Trail · Neutral
Good (72/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.7 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$130

Ratings & Reviews

Good (72/100)

Better than about 35% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 65% of shoes.

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Overall

Good (72/100)

Overall ranking

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Good (72/100)

Rank

Ranks above 35% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (97/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Ranks above 95% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (82/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (82/100)

Rank

Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Durability

Good (76/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (76/100)

Rank

Ranks above 51% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (72/100)

Rank

Ranks above 38% of shoes

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Value

Below average (58/100)

Value ranking

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Below average (58/100)

Rank

Ranks above 7% of shoes

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60%

6/10

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Worse than 65% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Good (72/100)

Trail Shoes

Worse than 71% of 391 trail shoes ranked.

29%

HOKA

Worse than 75% of 134 HOKA shoes ranked.

25%

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.

HOKA Challenger ATR 5
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HOKA Speedgoat 6
Challenger ATR 5
Challenger ATR 7
Speedgoat 6
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Daily trainer
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.7 oz M
—
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
—
37/32mm
Drop
—
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5mm
Release
2019 Q1
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
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$155
Best price
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—
$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Below average (35%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Excellent (96%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (68%)
Below average (26%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (95%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (51%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (38%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (7%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

Review a shoe

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