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Hoka Challenger 7 vs Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 is the lighter option — 17 g lighter than the Hoka Challenger 7 (6% 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.
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258 g
Long-distance trail shoe with PWRRUN+ cushioning and grippy outsole, built for all-mountain running and multi-day adventures.
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If saving weight is your priority, the Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 wins — at 258 g it is 17 g (6%) 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.