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Challenger 8 GTX

TrailRelease date 2026JP

Challenger 8 GTX is the waterproof road-to-trail version of Challenger 8, pairing a GORE-TEX Invisible Fit membrane with its mixed-surface platform. HOKA adds more foam, revises fit, and reorients multidirectional lugs for smoother pavement transitions and confidence on dirt. An EVA midsole, 4mm lugs, recycled mesh, reflective details, and an 80% rubber/20% EVA outsole support running through rain, mud, and snow.

Intended uses:
Trail, Daily

Specs

Weight
-
Not registered
Drop
8mm
Of 914 known values: 461 lower, 261 equal, 192 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard64.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +1.2mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)
-
Not registered
Carbon plate
No
83% of 840 known models have no carbon plates
Midsole
EVA
Outsole
80% rubber / 20% EVA with multidirectional 4mm lugs
Reference price
$165
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
Weight remains unresolved because it was not visible in an adoptable normal-browser public source. The machine-only women's 255g value is not adopted.
Plate note
HOKA US complete specifications list an EVA midsole and multidirectional 4 mm lugs with no carbon structure. REI's exact technical table also lists Rock Plate as No.

Prices and release dates by market

2 markets are registered. Values are shown as published for each market: no currency conversion and no guessed days or months. Reference prices are not current shop prices.

Reference prices and release dates by market
MarketReference priceRelease
United StatesUS
$165Shown aboveBefore tax
Not registered
JapanJP
¥24,200Tax incl.
2026Shown aboveGeneral releasemonth and day not confirmed

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Drop

This shoe 8mmregistered average 6.8mm (914 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

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