Head-to-Head
Lone Peak 9vsChallenger 8
The Lone Peak 9 and Challenger 8 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Lone Peak 9 retails for $140 while the Challenger 8 comes in at $155 — a $15 difference. The Challenger 8 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Lone Peak 9. In our ratings, the Lone Peak 9 edges out the Challenger 8 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $155 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 25 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
