Customer Reviews Hoka Challenger ATR 3

I thought they would have as much cushion as my previous Hokas. They don't.

Trail running / hiking / gym

It's much narrower.

I run 40-50 miles per week on rocky, trail terrain. Comfort and fit of CHALLENGER ATR 3 is wonderful. With the 3, the protection improvement to the toe is excellent. However, the ATR is very susceptible to abnormal wear; especially shoe construction points e.g. lugs, etc. Normal wear points are fine which makes the poor construction durability challenging to justify continued use / purchase. Thankfully HOKA has a good returns policy to extend the life of the purchase to an expected level (but it's a pain since have to return shoe frequently). Overall, very mixed feelings about the shoe but love the ATR for the first 100 miles of use.

Mesh is not durable and tread pad separated from shoe after light use. My prior pairs of Conquest and Speed Goat were far more durable

Thought it would fit like the Clifton 3. I was wrong.

These shoe are one the the most comfortable shoes I've ever ran in however not the most durable. I'm very disappointed that I've ran in them less then a month and already noticed wear and tear at the bend of the forefoot. Hopefully they'll last through the next 6 months as I'm training for the Aloha Marathon Dec. 13th. I love the brand. Please remake these with a more durable forefoot bend. Great soles.

I have last years model which I really like. The this years model is more narrow so is not a good fit for me. Saddened by this as I do like the shoe.

I don't have to comment yet because haven't a chance to run the shoes, yet.

60ish miles per week runner. 80% off road. Run in all conditions. Training for ultra distance events. This is my second pair of trail Hoka's. Great ride, no break in time, felt light despite being slightly more robust than your average trail shoe, very comfortable. Have put about 250 miles on these shoes and they are now not usable. From about the toe box forward, the upper is literally tearing away from the sole. More than any shoe, any brand, that I've owned. Granted, I live in Oregon and these shoes have been pretty much been soaked on every run throughout their lifespan. The significant wear does not match the degradation of the shoe though. The tough part is that it's a GREAT shoe. Super soft, yet still nimble ride. I'm going to buy another pair with the hope that drier weather will prolong the lifespan. Buyer beware though - all the reviews that discuss durability issues are spot on.

I spend 85% of my time on trails. I run ultramarathons so I have many hours training / invested on Hoka shoes. I'm a mid-pack guy on a good day - but I seem to always finish :-) Loved revision one... Miracle shoe for me. I gave many recommendations for this shoe. Revision 2 - quality poor, fell apart, toe box shrunk (most critical for me). Felt the points of the rocks. I was very disappointed and started searching for another shoe. Revision 3 - design improved over Revision 2, toebox a little bigger but not R1 good, unfortunately seeing some wear early similar to R2 though. Hoka showed me what a "great" shoe was at one time. I'm very thankful for that, however, I'm still exploring other shoe manufacturers. I'm just looking for the "Revision 1 shoe" non-zero drop from someone else. I will find it...

Why do all your shoes look like they are made the same way? But when I put them on, some pairs that I bought feel a lot cheaper made than some of the other pairs I wear. I have bought over 10 pairs in the last 18 months.

Love the fit and comfort of this shoe, wore it almost exclusively last summer and fall for long runs and trail races. Unfortunately after only a few longer runs I tore lugs off the sole and miles later ripped the upper. Almost immediately, within a few runs the toe of the sole pulls off the top of the toe. I went though three pairs last summer, and one pair in about one month that included running the run rabbit run 50...can't imagine what the 100 miler would have done to them. All trail running was in CO with a mix of smooth dirt and technical rocky terrain. Please enhance the sole and where the bond between the sole and upper!

i had the atr which i bought in a store. i liked the xtra insole for low volume feet and added cushion. i bought the atr3 by phone and was disappointed that it did not have the xtra insole. i called hoka but did not get a good explanation as to why it was not included

I love Hoka One One. The Challenger ATR are my favorites. I have 8 pairs. I run in 7 of them. I don't know what happen with this last pair. It arrived and I thought it felt snug. The size said 13 but it felt more like a 12. Unfortunately the box got destroyed so it will end up as a walking or street dance shoe. Running in them would mean black toenails on every outing. I gave this a 3 star rating. Normally ATR's get a 5 star from me.

These shoes LOOK great but I wish they fit a little better. My Arahi's get 5 stars they fit a lot better and are more comfortable.

They really nailed the fit on the Challenger ATR 3's. It has a nice wide toe box to allow toe splay. However, the durability is non existent. I have gone through 2 pairs in a month!!! The first pair, the uppers started getting holes where the toes flex only after 50 miles. Then by 120 miles, the rubber lugged portion of the soles began to separate from the foam sole. I picked up a brand new pair of the ATR 3's for the Rut 50k. Put on 25 break in miles and by the end of the race, the same problem!!! The rubber lug sole portion started to separate and would flap around when running. Completely unacceptable only after 2 runs!!!

This is a good shoe out of the box. With that said, the build quality for the price is rather low. The shoe sole and cushion do not last very long. The sole is quick to compress as I have already noticed the shoes getting less cushion after a few months of usage. I feel as if Hoka has decreased in build quality as the company has become more popular. My older shoes lasted longer and I could trust them for more miles. Now I find myself adding shoe inserts to keep the cushion and extend the life of the shoes.

I am a neutral runner avg. just under 20 miles a week, I purchased the ATR 3 and after only 100 miles the tread lugs peeled away from the sole of the shoe. The ATR was heading for high marks until early durability issues surfaced. I will say if you draw the long straw and your ATRs hold together then you will enjoy the ride and responsive cushioning in this model. As i have been running in Hoka one one for > 5 years and never had such a quality issue before I have chalked this up to a bad batch of ATR 3 out of factory. Still a customer just not as happy, you can't charge premium prices and have quality issues like these.

I've had many pairs of Hokas...this pair is too narrow at ball of foot and 1/2 size small. New models don't necessarily improve

Nice cushion but really bothered my right foot.

I have had 4 pairs of the HOKA Challenger ATR 3 and the uppers have ripped on every pair around 60 miles. There is a major durability issue with this version of the shoe and it is not worth buying. The shoes are comfortable and feel great, but they will rip at < 100 miles.

I bought 14 pairs of the Hoka Challenger 1 in 2015 and 2016, and loved the shoe. I won my first 100 miler in a pair of these shoes. But they consistently wore out after 160-200 miles. Most I ever got out of a pair before the upper-to-base seam gave out was 220 miles. I talked to a lot of people, many had the same problems, some people with narrow feet were getting more files. I anxiously awaited the Challenger 2. They arrived! I bought a pair. They lasted 130 miles before the seams gave out. I returned them - that's ridiculous. I spent a year trying Topo, Ultra, Brooks, others. Much better durability, not the same comfort. Tried the Challenger 3. They lasted 120 miles then the same seam gave out. I returned them and tried the Speed Instinct. They lasted 57 miles and the same seam gave out. I am done with Hoka! I now run and race in the Brooks Caldera or the Vasque Trailbender. Worthy substitutes. Any shoe that costs more than $1/mile of wear is just too expensive. In summary: best comfort, worst quality. Buyer beware.

Love the Challenger ATR 3 I feel like the right size but they are too narrow on the fronend for me. I've ran for little over month love the coshion but I am about to loose my big toe nail for the first time ever. My pinky toe nails get so sore crammed that I can barely walk after the run, it hurt after just couple of miles.

I am a loyal Hoka supporter and I was onboard with the Hoka brand way before Deckers got involved. My orthopedic surgeon turned me on to Hokas when I was recovering from a torn meniscus and I have never looked back. What I can tell you is that I have noticed a significant and consistent reduction in the quality of Hokas shoes since Decker took over.. Especially as it relates to the durability of the upper. In total I have owned 11 pairs of Hokas (4 before the Decker acquisition and 7 sense then). I almost didn't buy the latest Challenger because of my previous experience but I thought I would give it one more shot. I guess I keep hanging on in hopes that they would hear from enough people like me and do the right thing. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Within in two months, the uppers were already showing signs of small tares (on both shoes) at or near the area where the upper meets the rubber soles. And this is the same problem I have been having with other models. Back in the day (early Hokas), I averaged about 500-700 miles (depending on the model and surface) but today, less than 200 before they start falling apart. They have changed the amount of cushioning and the shape of the shoes, which also impacts how they fit and wear. To me, It is obvious that Deckers is going for looks over function. I get it, it is a business. But I don't have to like it and I will not support it. I didn't mind paying 170.00 for a pair of shoes that helped me run further and feel better doing it. The end result was well worth the extra cost. It is obvious to me that in the quest to be more profitable and sell more shoes, they have forgotten or are ignoring the attributes that put Hoka on the map.