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Hoka Women's Challenger 8  ALBR AmbientBlue/Blueberry
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Hoka Women's Challenger 8

$155.00
ColorALBR AmbientBlue/Blueberry
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Width

Pickup available at Des Moines

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Hoka Women's Challenger 8

ALBR AmbientBlue/Blueberry / 7.5 / B

Ames

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410 5th St
Ames IA 50010
United States

(515) 232-2479

Ankeny

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604 Southwest 3rd Street
Ankeny IA 50023
United States

(515) 207-1584

Clive

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8810 Swanson Blvd
Clive IA 50325
United States

(515) 277-4785

Coralville

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103 5th St.
Coralville IA 52241
United States

(319) 569-1391

Des Moines

Pickup available, usually ready in 1 hour

2915 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines IA 50312
United States

(515) 331-9014

Marion

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1026 7th Ave
Marion IA 50302
United States

(319) 378-0795

North Liberty

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555 Hwy 965 B
North Liberty IA 52317
United States

(319) 626-2426

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Product Description

Built at the intersection of road and trail, the Challenger 8 delivers all the smooth cushioning and confidence-inspiring traction you’ll need to tackle a variety of terrain. A gravel-grinding workhorse loved for its hyper cushy ride, Hoka added even more foam underfoot and improved the fit since the last iteration. Finished with a minimal mesh upper, plush collar, and durable rubber toe cap, Hoka reimagined the orientation of our multi-directional lugs to ensure the best all-terrain ride yet.

Product Details

  • Designed For: Trail Running / Hiking
  • Surface: All Terrain
  • Cushion: Moderate
  • Support: Neutral
  • Midsole Drop: 8mm
  • Weight: 8.7oz
  • 100% rPET engineered mesh
  • 3D screen printed toe cap
  • Compression molded EVA
  • Multi-directional 4mm lugs
  • Reflective details

What's New?

You’ll find a new last with increased drop and improved fit in the forefoot and instep. We’ve also amplified the traction with an updated lug design.

Product Care

  • Disassemble Your Shoes: Removing liners, insoles and laces will speed up the process.
  • Wash Your Laces: You can throw laces into the laundry with your running clothes, and wash on the cold setting with your regular detergent (Pro Tip: stuff them into a sock so they don’t get lost or tangled). Just remember to remove them from the load before you transfer to the dryer.
  • Remove Excess Mud and Dirt from the Shoe Outers: First with a dry paper towel then with a dry toothbrush for greater detail, remove mud and dirt from all outer areas of your shoes; if your shoes are exceptionally muddy, you might want to let the mud dry before wiping, as caked mud comes off easier in clumps (skip to step 6 to see how best to dry your shoes).
  • Scrub Clean With Non-Abrasive Solution: Mix a small dab of your chosen soaping agent (natural dye-free detergent, dish soap, or even dandruff shampoo can all work fine) into cool water, and gently work into dirty areas of the shoes and insoles with the toothbrush until there’s a lather; keep going until the dirt is gone, and remove dirty water with a dry towel or rag as you go.
  • Wipe With Damp Rag: Now wipe off all remaining soap lather with a towel or rag dampened with cold water.
  • Blot and Stuff to Dry: Your shoes (including insoles) should now be dirt-free, if somewhat wet; blot them with a dry cloth until they’re no longer sopping and stuff your shoes with newsprint to let them dry overnight (tip: keep your insoles separate, and don’t leave your shoes to dry outdoors or try to speed the process with a heat source - both sunlight and direct heat can warp them); for added odor protection, include a dryer sheet or a light dusting of baking soda with your wadding.

Specifications

  • Built for: Trail running
  • Surface: Trail
  • Support: Neutral
  • Cushioning: High
  • Heel-to-toe drop: 8 mm
  • Stack height: 42 / 34 mm
  • Fit: True to size
  • Midsole: compression-molded EVA

Frequently asked questions

Who is the women's Hoka Challenger 8 for?
The women's Hoka Challenger 8 is built for trail running. It is a neutral shoe with a high level of cushioning, which suits runners who want a neutral ride for trail running.
How much cushioning does the women's Hoka Challenger 8 have, and what is the drop?
The women's Hoka Challenger 8 has a high level of cushioning from its compression-molded EVA midsole. The heel-to-toe drop is 8 mm, with a stack height of 42 mm at the heel and 34 mm at the forefoot.
Is the women's Hoka Challenger 8 a neutral or a stability shoe?
The women's Hoka Challenger 8 is a neutral shoe. It does not add guidance features, so it suits runners who want a neutral ride.
What surface is the women's Hoka Challenger 8 built for?
The women's Hoka Challenger 8 is made for the trail. Its outsole and upper are built for uneven ground rather than long stretches of pavement.
How does the women's Hoka Challenger 8 fit, and what is it made of?
The women's Hoka Challenger 8 runs true to size. The midsole is compression-molded EVA, and there is no plate in the midsole.

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