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Arahi 3

Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Average (69/100)

Weight: 9.5 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $130
Stack Height: 32mm heel - 27mm toe
Drop Height: 5mm

Average (69/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 9.5 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $130
Stack Height: 32mm heel - 27mm toe
Drop Height: 5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (69/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 30% of all shoes.

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Overall

Average (69/100)

Overall rating

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Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 30% of shoes

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Overall

Overall rating

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Average (69/100)

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Scores better than 30% of shoes

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Average (69/100)

Cushioning

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Cushioning

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Exceptional (97/100)

Comfort

Very good (82/100)

Comfort rating

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Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

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Comfort

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 69% of shoes

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Very good (82/100)

Value

Good (72/100)

Value rating

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Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 41% of shoes

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Value

Value rating

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Good (72/100)

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Scores better than 41% of shoes

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Good (72/100)

Durability

Average (64/100)

Durability rating

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Average (64/100)

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Scores better than 18% of shoes

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Average (64/100)

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Average (64/100)

Appearance

Below average (52/100)

Appearance rating

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Below average (52/100)

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Scores better than 2% of shoes

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Below average (52/100)

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Scores better than 2% of shoes

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Below average (52/100)

50%

7/14

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 30% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 30% of 1,872 daily trainers.

30%

HOKA

Scores better than 16% of 137 HOKA shoes.

16%

Pros & Cons

Pros

A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated above average on comfort.
Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

Rated below average overall.
Rated below average on durability.

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Stability

Neutral

Weight

9.5 oz M

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Stack

32/27mm

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Drop

5mm

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7mm

Release

2019 Q1

2025 Q3 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$130

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$200

Best price

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$104.99 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Below average (30%)

Below average (34%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Above average (69%)

Good (71%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Excellent (95%)

Very good (89%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Bottom tier (18%)

Average (56%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Bottom tier (2%)

Bottom tier (8%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Average (41%)

Average (40%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$90.92

Top 14%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

8 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 8 written reviews

Perfect lightweight support

Anonymous runner · Jan 3, 2020

5/5

Overall

If you haven't ran in a high-stack shoe before, it may take some adjustment, but for me the Arahi has been a gamechanger. It's essential a slightly-stiffer Clifton for the runner that needs some support. I have a pair of Clifton 5s that tend to aggravate some muscle injuries I've had forever. The Arahi is the first shoe that has the cushioning, support, and speed necessary to be an everyday trainer for me. I've ditched the rotation. No longer need the cushioned/supportive shoes for long and easy days and something lighter and more responsive for tempo days--all I need is the Arahi and a racing shoe now.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Hoka One One Arahi 3 Review

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

4/5

Overall

On my first few runs it was obviously noticeable that the shoe was well cushioned and very comfortable. Despite this it was surprisingly lightweight. This meant that I felt comfortable wearing it not only for easy runs, but for tempo runs and track workouts as well. After a few months of being my all-round go-to trainer, the heel area seemed to wear away. I was already thinking it was time for a new pair of shoes, but this confirmed my inkling as they became a bit uncomfortable to wear. All in all I think it was a great shoe and would like to get it again in the future, hopefully for a slightly lower price.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Lightweight and cushioned, but not necessarily comortable

Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019

4/5

Overall

Hoka Arahi 3 felt great out of the box. Super light and felt like great cushioning. I slowly worked them in using short runs until felt good to try them on a long run. I've done a couple 10 mile runs with them and am having blister problems. I'm not sure if it's because too much room in the toe box, if I need to experiment with different lacing, or if they just aren't right for me. But for that issue, I would really like them.

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Hoka One Arahi

Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2019

4/5

Overall

Good, comfortable shoe. Cuhioning is excellent. I have a wide foot, and still comfortable, maybe even a touch loose after break-in. The latest color I am wearing is a solid light gray, not the most attractive nor good match with my other running attire which is mostly darker colored. Previous version was navy/orange - definitely better. I keep shoes after they reach end of running life to wear as every day casual/walking shoes. The Arahi has held up pretty well, my previous pair is hitting the 1-year mark but has some visible wear, particularly inside - fraying of fabric, holes etc, but they have many miles on them so reflect my choice to keep wearing. The comfort makes them worth well worth it.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Hoka Arahi

Anonymous runner · Aug 9, 2019

4/5

Overall

Very supportive and obviously cushioned. Comfortable right of the box; no wear-in time needed. Great for overdistance and some faster running. Not great for tempo runs or interval training. Not the most durable outsole, which given the cost is disappointing. If you need a supportive cushioning, consider this shoe.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

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