Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Hoka Evo Jawz 2 — Sticky, aggressive short-course trail racer with huge grip.
Sizing note
Ultra Flow run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.
Durability
Expect roughly 433 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Hoka Challenger 7 | Hoka Challenger 8 | Nike Kiger 10 | Salomon Pulsar Trail | Salomon Ultra Flow | Hoka Torrent 3 | Asics Fuji Lite 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 250 g / 8.8 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 261 g / 9.2 oz | 281 g / 9.9 oz | 258 g / 9.1 oz | 258 g / 9.1 oz | 250 g / 8.8 oz |
| Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 5 mm | 4 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 31 mm | 36 mm | 29 mm | 31 mm | 32 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Wide | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | Rock | — | Rock | Rock | Rock | Rock | — |
| Intended pace | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Trail | Trail, Daily | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail | Trail, Tempo |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | Size up ½ | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~350 mi |
| Price | $150 | $145 | $160 | $150 | $130 | $150 | $120 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.