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Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs Hoka Challenger 7

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight is the lighter option — 175 g lighter than the Hoka Challenger 7 (64% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight Hoka Challenger 7
Weight 100 g · 0.100 kg · 0.22 lb 275 g · 0.275 kg · 0.61 lb
Brand Darn Tough Hoka
Category Footwear Footwear
Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight
100 g

Lightweight merino wool socks for trail running. Per pair.

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Hoka Challenger 7
275 g

Versatile trail running shoe with moderate cushioning and aggressive lug pattern. Handles technical trails and hard-packed dirt with ease.

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Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight vs Hoka Challenger 7: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Darn Tough Micro Crew Lightweight wins — at 100 g it is 175 g (64%) lighter than the Hoka Challenger 7 (275 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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