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Hoka Challenger 7 vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX

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

Hoka Challenger 7 is the lighter option — 565 g lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX (67% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hoka Challenger 7 Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX
Weight 275 g · 0.275 kg · 0.61 lb 840 g · 0.840 kg · 1.85 lb
Brand Hoka Salomon
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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Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX
840 g

Versatile Gore-Tex hiking shoe with Contagrip outsole.

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Hoka Challenger 7 vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Challenger 7 wins — at 275 g it is 565 g (67%) lighter than the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX (840 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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