Zonal rubber placement on the outsole prioritizes grip in high-wear areas for long-term durability, price of shoes.
The Rundown
Street-approved. Trail tested.
Built at the intersection of road and trail, the new Challenger 7 has been completely reimagined from the ground up. Combining a simplified mesh upper with a soft new foam, weve increased the stack height for a plusher feel and added proprietary rubber to the bottom unit, along with a reimagined outsole design for the best all-terrain ride yet. Inspired by gravel tires, weve cued up smaller, tightly spaced lugs in center and larger, more aggressive lugs at the perimeter designed for improved traction on uneven terrain.
BEST FOR:
- Road Running
- Trail
FEATURES:
- Extended heel pull
- Engineered mesh
- Laces with 70% recycled nylon and 30% recycled polyester (excluding aglet)
- Compression molded EVA foam midsole
- Durabrasion rubber outsole
- 4mm lugs
WHAT'S NEW:
- Lighter than the last iteration
- The 7 offers increased stack height
- Plus new materials across the upper, midsole, and outsole
TECH SPECS:
- Weight: 218 g
- Heel-To-Toe Drop: 5.00 mm
Stability = Neutral
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.
Cushion = Balaned
The Challenger 7 is designed to provide protective cushion while maintaining a responsive toe-off for when you want to go faster.
The secure lacing system allows for micro-adjustments to fine-tune the fit, comparable to shoes.
