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Hoka Challenger ATR 7 vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX

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

Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX is the lighter option — 90 g lighter than the Hoka Challenger ATR 7 (15% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hoka Challenger ATR 7 Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX
Weight 600 g · 0.600 kg · 1.32 lb 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Hoka Salomon
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Challenger ATR 7
600 g

Versatile road-to-trail shoe with max cushioning.

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Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX
510 g

Waterproof low-cut hiking shoe with GORE-TEX membrane, Contagrip MA sole and SensiFit cradle for precise fit.

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Hoka Challenger ATR 7 vs Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Salomon X Ultra 4 GORE-TEX wins — at 510 g it is 90 g (15%) 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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