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Hoka Challenger 7 vs Injinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Injinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew is the lighter option — 190 g lighter than the Hoka Challenger 7 (69% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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.
Check price Full details →Injinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew
85 g
Toe socks that prevent blisters between toes. Per pair.
Full details →Hoka Challenger 7 vs Injinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Injinji Trail Midweight Mini-Crew wins — at 85 g it is 190 g (69%) 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.