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Challenger 8vsStructure Plus
The Challenger 8 and Structure Plus are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Challenger 8 retails for $155 while the Structure Plus comes in at $170 — a $15 difference. The Challenger 8 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Structure Plus. In our ratings, the Challenger 8 edges out the Structure Plus — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $155✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
