Gender | Men , Women |
Men weight | 279 gr |
Women weight | 229 gr |
Drop | 5 mm |
Cushion | High |
Runner weight | Light , Medium |
Running gait | Neutral |
Surface | Trail |
Use | training |
Pace | Low , Medium |
Fabric | Gore-tex |
Foot | Normal feet |
Strike | heel |
Distance | Short , 10K , Half-marathon , Marathon |
Year | 2022 |
The latest update of the HOKA Challenger, the ATR 6 GORE-TEX model, has arrived on the market. This shoe is designed as an all-terrain trailshoe. The new model does not lose the fundamentals of its previous models and still offers the company's own exceptional level of cushioning, but also features superior traction to adapt to different surfaces in the mountains while improving the shoe 's breathability thanks to the addition of GORE-TEX.
We can mention that this trail runningshoe from HOKA, the GORE-TEXChallenger ATR 6, has been bounded by the redesign of its upper, outsole and the inclusion of GORE-TEX material in the liner. This has been developed by the creators of the HOKA brand to provide the softest and most comfortable fit when you put on the shoes adding a plus of breathability that will allow you to give your best in any season. It can be stated that the changes included in this Challenger ATR 6 GORE-TEX shoe are aimed at allowing for more comfortable and lighter transitions in each of your outdoor athletic events and on any type of surface you face.
This trail runningshoe from HOKA is suitable for running at both medium and slow paces. It is a specific shoe for running in the bush and on uneven surfaces. With respect to the weight of the runners these shoes are designed to be used by all types of runners, both for runners of lighter weights for their slow and relaxed workouts as well as for heavier runners who want to use these shoes for their daily workouts. It should also be noted that the GORE-TEX waterproof material that has been added to this new model allows the shoes to be used in the most adverse weather conditions for those runners who are used to running in very humid, wet or rainy areas thanks to the superb breathability and waterproofing of this improved model.
In the aspect of the new features offered by the GORE-TEXChallenger ATR 6 from the HOKA brand, it is worth noting the redesign of the shoe will allow you to get wherever you want regardless of the weather or geological conditions you face in your run.
It is an all-terrain model specifically designed to face the most demanding trail running tests that you can overcome thanks to the materials and the brand new design with which the shoes have. The GTXChallenger ATR 6 will allow you to successfully tackle mountain trails and roads, rain or shine.
The midsole of the HOKA Challenger ATR 6 GORE-TEX has been improved over the previous model to promote smooth transitions from heel to to e with every stride you take. The model's lightweight, extra-large EVA midsole provides unique cushioning to this HOKA. The CMEVA foam midsole will give you a stable stride and maximum cushioning at all impact points while maintaining a more responsive ride for when you want to go faster.
The upper of these GORE-TEXChallenger ATR 6 from HOKA also features some improvements over previous models, featuring softer materials with the idea of providing a better fit. The upper features an engineered mesh with excellent breathability. The mesh upper is made of waterproof material and this allows you to wear them all year round without any problems. A textured TPU toe reinforcement material increases the average durability of the shoe.
The internal heel counter will provide you with all-terrain support every step of the way. A patented HOKA Early Stage Meta-Rocker technology combines a low heel and toe drop and a traditional rounded sole rocker to complement your natural stride, giving you a smoother stride while promoting a healthy gait.
Meanwhile, the outsole of the HOKA Challenger ATR 6 GORE-TEX features a powerful 4mm deep lug pattern, allowing you to enjoy all-terrain traction on the toughest trails and roads. This trail runningshoes also features a strategic block lug outsole design that provides smoother transitions, a more comfortable stride and increased stability on all types of uneven terrain.
This all-terrain model is completed with a waterproof GORE-TEX liner designed to keep your feet dry in different climates thanks to its lightweight and breathable design . All of the above, plus its symmetrical cushioning base without additional prescriptive technologies allow it to provide you with the support you need with superior cushioning and optimal traction so you can adapt to multiple terrains.
The technical specifications of these GORE-TEXChallenger ATR 6 from HOKA feature a low 5mmdrop (as with previous models), and weigh approximately 279 grams for the men's trail runningshoe model and 229 grams for the women's trail running shoe model, making this a truly lightweight hybridshoe that will be your favorite for all types of events and surfaces you run on.