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Hoka Challenger ATR 7 vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis

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

Merrell SpeedArc Matis is the lighter option — 425 g lighter than the Hoka Challenger ATR 7 (71% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hoka Challenger ATR 7 Merrell SpeedArc Matis
Weight 600 g · 0.600 kg · 1.32 lb 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand Hoka Merrell
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Challenger ATR 7
600 g

Versatile road-to-trail shoe with max cushioning.

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Merrell SpeedArc Matis
175 g

Lightweight hiking shoe at 12.34oz per pair. Cushioned midsole for trail comfort.

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Hoka Challenger ATR 7 vs Merrell SpeedArc Matis: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Merrell SpeedArc Matis wins — at 175 g it is 425 g (71%) lighter than the Hoka Challenger ATR 7 (600 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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