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Challenger 8vsTrabuco 14
The Challenger 8 and Trabuco 14 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Challenger 8 retails for $155 while the Trabuco 14 comes in at $145 — a $10 difference. The Challenger 8 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Trabuco 14. In our ratings, the Challenger 8 edges out the Trabuco 14 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $155 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 9.9 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
