HOKA

Arahi v1

Arahi v1
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Average (69/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.5 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$130
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (69/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 31% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Average (69/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 31% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Exceptional (97/100)

Cushioning 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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Comfort

Very good (89/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Very good (81/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 65% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (75/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (55/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (55/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

36%

4/11

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 31% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 32% of 1,872 daily trainers.

32%

HOKA

Scores better than 17% of 137 HOKA shoes.

17%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.

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Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.5 oz M
Stack
Drop
5mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2025 Q3 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$130
$200
Best price
$104.99 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (31%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (86%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (97%)
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (65%)
Average (56%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Average (52%)
Average (40%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

9 reader ratings

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Great Daily Running Shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

4/5

Overall

Good for about 200 miles, and then will lose it's "bounce" and cushioning.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

Look dorky but curred my metatarsal

Anonymous runner · Nov 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

Had a lot of trouble with inflamed metatarsal nothing seemed to work pads anti-inflammatory s, ice Hoka Arahi seemed to fix the problem over a period of weeks its the rocker design. I tried Cliftons but my feet really need more support. They seem to be reasonably durable only downside is the clunky look but I dont do this for fashion
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Hoka Arahi for PF issues

Anonymous runner · Sep 30, 2018

4/5

Overall

Being an older Runner with chronic plantar fasciitis for several years, I have been constantly on the hunt for a good stability shoe with plenty of cushion and a rocker bottom. The Arahi is a great shoe for this. The stability enhancements are a welcome improvement over other Hokas, plus the foot platform doesn't feel like your foot is being squeezed at the edges. I especially like the think cushion and the fact that the foot rolls forward.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

2nd try with Hoka

ThatAverageRunner · Aug 21, 2018

4/5

Overall

I had tried Hoka once in the past, a couple years ago. It was the Bondi 4, and I honestly wasn't a fan. It was too bulky and high, and just felt like my feet were sinking in them. A little over a year later, I'm experimenting with some stability shoes to see if it helps my foot problems, and I've been running in the Nike Structure 21. I wanted something with a little more cushion for a stability shoe, as I was starting to get shin splints from running miles in a shoe as firm as the structure. Found the Arahi on sale on runningwarehouse and decided to give them a try. I'm liking them a lot so far. Good cushioning and not very heavy at all. My only gripe with them was that they were too shallow with the inserts/insoles they came with. I replaced them with my old Adidas Boston insoles and they fit perfectly fine now.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

My feet are SO happy!

Kristin · May 21, 2018

5/5

Overall

I have really wide feet and a right toe that pokes up too much! At the runner shoe store I had three pairs to choose from. We didn’t even try the last two pairs because my reaction was so favorable that there was no point. The hoka one one arahi is like running on pound cake. They fit my wide foot and my to toe can’t poke a hole within a week of wearing them, as these shoes have no mesh.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5