Head-to-Head
Challenger 8vsExperience Flow 3
The Challenger 8 and Experience Flow 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Challenger 8 retails for $155 while the Experience Flow 3 comes in at $145 — a $10 difference. The Experience Flow 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Challenger 8. In our ratings, the Challenger 8 edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $155 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Low | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
