best shoe for support
Anonymous runner · Dec 9, 2024
5/5
Overall
the best
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
HOKA
Arahi 6
The HOKA ONE ONE Arahi 6 is a stability training shoe.
Daily trainer
· Stability
· Road
Exceptional
(95/100)
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q1
- MSRP
- $140
- Stack Height
- 34mm heel - 29mm toe
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Exceptional
(95/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q1
- MSRP
- $140
- Stack Height
- 34mm heel - 29mm toe
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Ratings & Reviews
Exceptional (95/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 94% of all shoes.
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Rating breakdown
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Overall
Exceptional (95/100)
Overall rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (95/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 94% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Exceptional (98/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 98% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Exceptional (97/100)
Comfort rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (97/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 96% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Value
Good (79/100)
Value rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (79/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 68% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Durability
Good (79/100)
Durability rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (79/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 65% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Appearance
Good (72/100)
Appearance rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (72/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 40% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
56%
14/25
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 94% of 2,617 running shoes.
Exceptional
Daily Trainers
Scores better than 94% of 1,872 daily trainers.
94%
HOKA
Scores better than 84% of 137 HOKA shoes.
84%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highly rated overall with the highest marks on cushioning and comfort.
- One of the best-reviewed stability shoes.
- The vast majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
- Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Cons
- Rated below average on durability. Some reviewers note it wears out fast.
- Not a con for everyone, but the toebox is narrower than the average shoe.
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability (Moderate)
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.3 oz M
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Stack
34/29mm
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Drop
5mm
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7mm
Release
2022 Q1
2025 Q3
Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$140
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$200
Best price
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$104.99
Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (94%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (96%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (98%)
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (65%)
Average (56%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Below average (40%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (98%)
Best appearance
Value
Above average (68%)
Average (40%)
Very good (86%)
Best value
Where to buy
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Reader Ratings
38 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 22 written reviews
Good pronation stability, but pretty hard
Anonymous runner · Dec 6, 2024
4/5
Overall
This shoe is my default stability shoe and it has all the support I need to avoid pain. My only complaint is that the sole is very firm. It is not soft or cushioned and I think it gave me some pain from the pounding of running. I thought that this was necessary for the stability, but then I tried the New Balance 860, which had all the stability and support and were extremely plush. Hoka could definitely put more cushioning in the Arahi line, because right now I would recommend the New Balance 860s for sure.
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Fully converted to Hoka
Anonymous runner · Nov 8, 2024
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2024
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Great shoe but poor durability.
Anonymous runner · Jun 21, 2024
4/5
Overall
Absolutely love the comfort but durability leaves a lot to be desired. Also can’t be cleaned easily and get filthy. Disappointing because they are pricey
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5