u/BogDivil

Hi guys,

Apologies in advance if this has been covered to death.

I have not used HOKA before but someone suggested the Challenger 8s for a mix of tarmac, bridal path and reasonably technical trail, mud.

I have used Saloman for donkeys but the last pair has only done 160ish Km and the lugs are almost worn to the sole on the outer edges. I like Speedcross for the breaks on declines (I run/hike with two Huskies attached so have to be able to slam on now and again).

I have a pair of S4s but the build quality seems to have gone off a cliff. While the grip is still amazing, I don't want to have to wear a diff pair for each section of my regular dog hike.

Would the Challenger 8s (or any other runner) be suitable for tarmac, trail, mud etc and offer a bit more durability without sacrificing too much of that glue feeling that you get from the old Speedcross 3s and 4s?

TLDR

Are the breaks good? Are the soles durable? Any advice before buying a pair?

Many thanks

Hi guys,

What is your fav trail runner?

I received that email from Strava, congratulating me on 800k and that it was time to treat myself to a new pair of runners. Sad day but they probably needed to be changed 200ish km ago.

Last pair were Adidas Terrex R something or other. Small sizing, heavy, stiff and not very comfortable, almost hard with very little shock absorption but bomb proof. The uppers are filthy of course but still perfect and only the heel and ball have worn past the thread to the second layer of rubber.

I've never fell in them and go on some dodgy terrain, tarmac boreens (little roads), hiking trails, bridal paths etc. It's hill based usually so need to have good breaks that won't wear too quickly.

The pair before them were Saloman Sense and very comfortable with great breaks but barely lasted 400k before the soles were worn. Is this a new thing with Salomon?

I have a pair or speed cross 5 but if they will wear that fast I'll save them for multi day hikes or just off road and pick up a pair for daily walks/runs.

Would love some recommendations,

Thanks

Tarmac to Trail