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.
