Street approved. Trail tested. 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, we've added even more foam underfoot and improved the fit since our last iteration. Finished with a minimal mesh upper, plush collar, and durable rubber toe cap, we've reimagined the orientation of our multi-directional lugs to ensure the best all-terrain ride yet. Built for the intersection of the road and trail, the HOKA Challenger 8 in MapleCardamom gives you the smooth cushioning and confidenceinspiring traction you need to excel over both. The HOKA Challenger 8 updates its fit in the forefoot and instep for long lasting comfort. It also sees an increased heel drop, which leads into the famous, smooth HOKA metarocker, for easy transitions from landing to toeoff.An updated, multidirectional lug design improves traction, letting you take on a range of terrain with secure footing.The 100 recycled engineered mesh upper features reflective details and a 3D screen printed toe cap for extra protection. Weight 275gStack height 34 26mmHeel drop 8mmSmooth metarockerRearfootfocused active foot frame100 recycled engineered mesh3D Screen printed toe capReflective detailsCompression moulded EVA midsoleMulti directional 4mm lugs