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Hoka Challenger 7 vs On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof

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

Hoka Challenger 7 is the lighter option — 166 g lighter than the On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof (38% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hoka Challenger 7 On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof
Weight 275 g · 0.275 kg · 0.61 lb 441 g · 0.441 kg · 0.97 lb
Brand Hoka On
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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On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof
441 g

Lightweight waterproof mid-cut hiking boot with Cloudfoam cushioning and Missiongrip rubber outsole. Designed for mixed terrain day hiking with responsive suppo...

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Hoka Challenger 7 vs On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Challenger 7 wins — at 275 g it is 166 g (38%) lighter than the On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof (441 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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