![]() The underfoot feel paired with its substantial footprint feels very confident on the trail, too. She says it feels well cushioned without soaking up too much of the feeling of the ground beneath her feet. One reviewer who has raced the Challenger on 50Ks and 50-milers says she loves the shoe for its soft and lightweight feel. “It’s my go-to shoe if I’m running on western trails where things are typically more dry-packed or places where I have to transition a lot between road and trail.” “It’s approachable and versatile,” one reviewer says. While the Challenger isn’t created for the most rugged or technical trail adventures, it is well suited for easy and moderate trails. The textured outsole gives you better grip on dirt than its road-oriented counterparts. The lugs beneath the Challenger are grouped closer together than on shoes like the Torrent 2 and the Speedgoat 4, which creates a smoother ride on pavement.īut the lugs also add a more aggressive touch than the smooth outsoles on HOKA’s road shoes, like the Clifton 7. HOKA mixed on-road and off-road performance by using a rubber outsole studded with 4mm lugs. What stands out about the Challenger ATR 6 is its performance on the road and on the trail. “If you’re a newbie trail runner, I highly recommend this model for its comfort and versatility,” a reviewer says. The Challenger does everything well, making it work for experienced trail runners and new runners alike. An internal heel counter feels very secure and prevents your foot from slipping up and down, and the midfoot locks your foot in place. Other than feeling a little narrow, reviewers praised the Challenger’s fit. For runners with wider feet, HOKA makes the new Challenger ATR 6 in wide sizing. One runner says the width was perfect for her feet, but two others say it runs slightly narrow. Reviewers had mixed experiences with the width. A reinforced toe boosts the shoe’s durability and adds protection. The mesh inside the shoe is smooth all the way around the toe box, so there aren’t any bothersome seams to get in the way or create hot spots. ![]() On top, designers also included a padded tongue to help cushion the pressure of the laces, and they connected the tongue to mesh panels inside the shoe for a snug, bootie-like fit. ![]() ![]() HOKA sewed a ring of padding around the heel collar, which creates a soft and pleasantly snug fit. The Challenger feels plush the second you step in, and that’s not only due to the cushy midsole beneath your foot. Like many HOKA running shoes, the Challenger ATR 6 packs plenty of cushioning around your foot. ![]()
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