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HOKA Men's Challenger ATR 6 Trail-Running Shoes (limited sizes) Expired

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REI has HOKA Men's Challenger ATR 6 Trail-Running Shoes (limited sizes) on sale for $69.83. Shipping is free, otherwise choose free store pickup where stock permits.

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  • Dual-layer mesh uppers made with REPREVE yarn breathe easy to keep your feet cool in hot weather
  • CMEVA foam midsoles lend stability and impact absorption
  • Early-stage Meta-Rocker places the transition zone behind the metatarsal heads for a smooth ride and fast forefoot transition
  • Zonal rubber placement on outsoles reduces weight and adds durability; broad, closely spaced 4 mm lugs provide all-terrain traction
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Rei.com [rei.com] has HOKA Men's Challenger ATR 6 Trail Running Shoes (Outer Space/Radiant Yellow) on sale for $69.83. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise shipping is free.
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The better GTX gore-tex water resistant version is also available for $74.83

It's worth the small $$$$ difference

https://www.rei.com/product/18312...shoes-mens
Not looking to pick a fight, but the high arch is by design - it doesn't "plague" the shoe. If it is "obtrusive" to you, perhaps HOKA isn't the right shoe brand for you.

Also these are trail runners, and as such are not specifically made for pavement. However, in the two years since I've had this same model, I've run 2 10Ks and 3 5Ks on pavement, along with the associated training and regular exercise on neighborhood streets in these shoes, plus occasional leisure sneaker activities. I've not experienced any of the poor durability claims you make. Even after all that use, they're nowhere near ready for being replaced.
Great find, little heads up , they run narrow, not the best for wide feet

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02-01-2023 at 08:52 PM.
02-01-2023 at 08:52 PM.
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Wow. I didn't know Hoka came in Gore-Tex.

Not available in 9.5
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02-01-2023 at 09:23 PM.
02-01-2023 at 09:23 PM.
what is hoka? I see all the nurses wear them. they the next nike?
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02-01-2023 at 10:44 PM.
02-01-2023 at 10:44 PM.
Quote from sjjones :
The better GTX gore-tex water resistant version is also available for $74.83

It's worth the small $$$$ difference

https://www.rei.com/product/18312...shoes-mens
They are SO warm, best for winter running IMO
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02-01-2023 at 11:40 PM.
02-01-2023 at 11:40 PM.
Quote from sjjones :
The better GTX gore-tex water resistant version is also available for $74.83

It's worth the small $$$$ difference

https://www.rei.com/product/18312...shoes-mens

Only sizes 12-14 though 😞
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02-02-2023 at 12:25 AM.
02-02-2023 at 12:25 AM.
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what is hoka? I see all the nurses wear them. they the next nike?
Mostly designed around people with plantars fasciitis. Unbelievable comfort. I had bad food pain running and it turned into the waking up pain on bottom of foot and heel from wearing boots for so many hours at work. I went full cushion with the Bondi 7 cause they were on sale local. Life changing.
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02-02-2023 at 12:51 AM.
02-02-2023 at 12:51 AM.
Some people would argue that adidas ultraboosts are the most comfortable. How do these compare?
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02-02-2023 at 03:48 AM.
02-02-2023 at 03:48 AM.
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Are these good/comfortable for walking on asphalt? I have regular hoka running shoes that are very comfortable when walking, but I need a new pair.

I've used them for my daily 3 mile walk on pavement and the boardwalk and really enjoy them. Very comfortable shoes.
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02-02-2023 at 05:34 AM.
02-02-2023 at 05:34 AM.
Quote from arcolog2 :
Mostly designed around people with plantars fasciitis. Unbelievable comfort. I had bad food pain running and it turned into the waking up pain on bottom of foot and heel from wearing boots for so many hours at work. I went full cushion with the Bondi 7 cause they were on sale local. Life changing.
For me, they gave me planter fascitis so they're not good for me haha(the adidas)
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02-02-2023 at 07:12 AM.
02-02-2023 at 07:12 AM.
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Seriously curious - is the Gore-Tex useful when the show also has all that side venting?
i believe the inner membrane is goretex, the outer mesh is not. I think it provides better durability? Even if the just outer mesh is goretex, I find that a lot of the rain enters the shoe through the toebox mesh.

gore-tex shoes don't breathe all that well. Since I live in California, I'll take a few days of damp shoes and rotate each day.

The ATR6 is one of my preferred Hoka models. It does well on the road and light to moderate trail, but struggles a bit on wet surfaces (they made the outsole durometer higher than their full trail shoes for better road durability).
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02-02-2023 at 07:40 AM.
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Quote from BitORealPanther :
Seriously curious - is the Gore-Tex useful when the show also has all that side venting?

I've ran in sub zero temps with the GTX version, they are very warm. I'm assuming because of the gore-tex, also I can't wear them in the summer, feet sweat too bad
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02-02-2023 at 08:27 AM.
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Are the soles on these stiff enough to resist unpleasant discomfort from running over pointy rocks?

I don't usually use trail-specific running sneakers anymore because I often run 1 to 2 miles from my house to the trails and then do my trail workout for a few miles and cross a lot of pavement again on the way home.... but some sections of my trails have gotten pretty harsh recently due to wear from ATV's and also from utility companies dumping truckloads of 3" to 8" chunks of smashed granite rocks into areas of some of the fireroads that tend to pool up with water so that their trucks don't sink and get stuck. Crossing those granite sections in particular can be painfully felt through the soles of my Brooks Glycerin road sneakers when stepped on at the wrong angle.
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02-02-2023 at 08:37 AM.
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Quote from lolo978 :
Some people would argue that adidas ultraboosts are the most comfortable. How do these compare?
Ultra Boosts were the most comfortable shoe.. Back in 2018s to 2019s. Brands have long past blow them away with comfort. I own a ton of shoes.

The most comfortable shoe in my collection has to be New Balance 1080v12 and the More v3.

Although like I said, others have cought up too. My asics kyano 23 are comfortable, my Hoka Clifton 7 is good. There's a bunch I would wear for comfort before I reach for my ultraboost.
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Some people would argue that adidas ultraboosts are the most comfortable. How do these compare?
I have Ultraboost trail and these Hoka shoes and would say they are about the same. Nike ZoomX foam is on a higher level though.
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02-02-2023 at 05:01 PM.
02-02-2023 at 05:01 PM.
These would be the perfect addition to the Taco Casa employee uniforms! 😂 Exact match!

On a serious note, I hear this is a great brand, so it probably would be great for ones on their feet all day.
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