The HOKA Challenger 7 Trail Running Shoes have been completely re-imagined from the ground up. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance recognizes products that have been found beneficial to foot health. To earn the Seal, each product is reviewed by a group of APMA podiatrists to ensure it promotes foot health. The Challenger 7 features a symmetrical bed of cushion without additional prescriptive technologies. Designed to provide the support you want and nothing you don't. The Challenger 7 is designed to provide protective cushion while maintaining a responsive toe-off for when you want to go faster. Combining a simplified mesh upper with a soft new foam, Hoka has increased the stack height for a plusher feel and added proprietary rubber to the bottom unit, along with a re-imagined outsole design for the best all-terrain ride yet. Inspired by gravel tires, we'’ve cued up smaller, tightly spaced lugs in center and larger, more aggressive lugs at the perimeter designed for improved traction on uneven terrain.