Women's Hoka Challenger 8 All Terrain Running Shoe

Design & Build Midsole / Cushion PlatformThe Challenger 8 uses a compression-molded EVA foam midsole, with more foam underfoot than the previous version. The heel-to-toe drop is ≈ 8 mm in the women’s version. Stack heights are around 39 mm in the heel / ~32 mm in the forefoot for women.  Upper & FitThe upper is engineered mesh made from 100% rPET (recycled PET) materials. There's a plush collar, a durable/reinforced toe cap for protection, and extended heel pull for easier entry. Fit is improved over earlier versions in forefoot and instep; many testers report it’s more secure in midfoot while still having decent toe-box room. Outsole & TractionUses Durabrasion rubber, plus multi-directional 4 mm lugs for grip over varied terrain. The orientation of the lugs has been redesigned to better handle mixed terrain.  Other SpecsWeight is around 8.7 oz (women’s) depending on size. Best described as “neutral” stability, though reviewers note some aspects (heel stability, upp