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Challenger 8vsAero Glide 4
The Challenger 8 and Aero Glide 4 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Challenger 8 retails for $155 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $5 difference. The Aero Glide 4 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Challenger 8. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $155✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
