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HOKA Challenger 8vsSaucony Ride TR 3

The HOKA Challenger 8 and Saucony Ride TR 3 score 66% on spec similarity. Going from the HOKA Challenger 8 to the Saucony Ride TR 3: 9 g heavier, with the same drop.

Side by side

The Δ column is the Saucony Ride TR 3 minus the HOKA Challenger 8. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

HOKA Challenger 8 vs Saucony Ride TR 3 specifications
SpecHOKA Challenger 8Saucony Ride TR 3Δ
Heel stack—39 mm—
Forefoot stack—31 mm—
Drop8 mm8 mm±0mm
Weight287 g296 g+9g
RRP (GBP)£130£140+£10
CategoryTrailTrailsame
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceTrailTrailsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
HOKA Challenger 8

if you want:

  • a lighter shoe (287 vs 296 g)
  • a lower RRP (£130 vs £140)
Pick the
Saucony Ride TR 3

The numbers on record give no spec reason to choose it over the other.

FAQ FAQ

HOKA Challenger 8 vs Saucony Ride TR 3: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which is lighter, the HOKA Challenger 8 or the Saucony Ride TR 3?

The HOKA Challenger 8, at 287 g vs 296 g, 9 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).

What's the drop difference between the HOKA Challenger 8 and the Saucony Ride TR 3?

None: both have an 8 mm heel-to-toe drop.

Which is cheaper, the HOKA Challenger 8 or the Saucony Ride TR 3?

The HOKA Challenger 8 has the lower UK RRP: £130 vs £140. Retailer prices can differ from RRP.

How similar are the HOKA Challenger 8 and the Saucony Ride TR 3?

They score 66% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our trail category.