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HOKA Challenger ATR

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

Challenger ATR
75Decent
vs. Median Line
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The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Challenger ATR rates above 44% 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 Rating Change Reviews Price
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 -3 1 $130 MSRP
HOKA Challenger ATR 3 2017 9.0 oz 5mm drop 73 — 2 $130 MSRP

6 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

  1. HOKA

    Challenger ATR 7

    75 Decent Decent 9 reviews Confidence 75

    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.

    Challenger ATR 7
    Durability 68
    Overall
    75
    Cushioning
    79
    Durability
    68
    Appearance
    67
    Comfort
    65
    Value
    63
    Confidence
    75

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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.

  2. HOKA

    Challenger ATR 6

    80 Good Good 6 reviews Confidence 81

    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.

    Challenger ATR 6
    Durability 78
    Overall
    80
    Cushioning
    87
    Appearance
    83
    Comfort
    79
    Durability
    78
    Value
    73
    Confidence
    81

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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

    75 Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 83

    v5 (2019) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.1 oz

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

    Challenger ATR 5
    Durability 74

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    75
    Cushioning
    88
    Durability
    74
    Comfort
    73
    Appearance
    72
    Value
    67
    Confidence
    83

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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.

  4. HOKA

    Challenger ATR 4

    67 Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 74

    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.

    Challenger ATR 4
    Durability 71

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    67
    Cushioning
    87
    Durability
    71
    Appearance
    70
    Comfort
    68
    Value
    63
    Confidence
    74

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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.

  5. HOKA

    Challenger ATR 2

    69 Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 66

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

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

    Challenger ATR 2
    Durability 69

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    69
    Cushioning
    84
    Appearance
    70
    Comfort
    69
    Value
    69
    Durability
    69
    Confidence
    66

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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

    73 Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 76

    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.

    Challenger ATR 3
    Durability 66

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    73
    Cushioning
    87
    Comfort
    71
    Appearance
    68
    Durability
    66
    Value
    65
    Confidence
    76

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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.