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Hoka Challenger 7 vs La Sportiva Prodigio Pro

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

La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is the lighter option — 6 g lighter than the Hoka Challenger 7 (2% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Hoka Challenger 7 La Sportiva Prodigio Pro
Weight 275 g · 0.275 kg · 0.61 lb 269 g · 0.269 kg · 0.59 lb
Brand Hoka La Sportiva
Category Footwear Footwear
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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La Sportiva Prodigio Pro
269 g

Ultralight trail running shoe with Vibram MegaGrip outsole and breathable mesh upper. Designed for fast-and-light movement on Alpine terrain.

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Hoka Challenger 7 vs La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro wins — at 269 g it is 6 g (2%) 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.

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