HOKA Arahi
Every version of the Arahi we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Arahi scores above 9% of the lines we track.
HOKA Arahi vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Arahi in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Arahi, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Arahi 8 In stock | 2025 | — | — | 67 | -4 | — | $150 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 7 | 2024 | 8.3 oz | 35/30mm · 5mm drop | 71 | -20 | 1 | $145 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 6 | 2022 | 8.5 oz | 34/29mm · 5mm drop | 91 | +35 | 22 | $140 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 5 | 2021 | — | — | 55 | -1 | 1 | — |
| HOKA Arahi 4 | 2019 | 9.8 oz (men's) | — | 57 | -12 | 2 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 3 | 2019 | 9.1 oz | 32/27mm · 5mm drop | 68 | +17 | 8 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 2 | 2017 | 8.9 oz | 5mm drop | 51 | -2 | 13 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi v1 | 2017 | 8.9 oz | 5mm drop | 53 | — | 9 | $130 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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HOKA
Arahi 867 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 27/100
v8 (2025) · Daily trainer · Stability
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Durability 76Overall67Cushioning95Comfort85Durability76Value70Appearance60Confidence27Pros
The one reviewer so far rates comfort, cushioning and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
The Arahi 6 scores 91 on thirty-eight reviews, well clear of every other version in the line including this one.
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HOKA
Arahi 771 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 53/100
v7 (2024) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.3 oz · 5mm drop
At 8.3 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, with a 35mm heel stack.
Durability 77MSRP $145
Overall71Cushioning94Comfort86Durability77Value77Appearance68Confidence53Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 8.3 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, with a 35mm heel stack.
One reviewer finds the support around the heel makes their footstrike more even.
Cons
The Arahi 6 before it scores 91 on thirty-eight reviews.
The record lists it as running narrow.
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HOKA
Arahi 691 Very good Very good · 38 reviews · Confidence 93/100
v6 (2022) · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 8.5 oz · 5mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers credit its support with easing knee and shin pain.
Durability 80MSRP $140
Overall91Comfort97Cushioning97Durability80Value80Appearance71Confidence93Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers credit its support with easing knee and shin pain.
Reviewers rate comfort 4.7 out of 5, including runners with wide, flat feet.
It weighs 9.3 oz on a 34mm heel stack, light for a stability shoe.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 4.2 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and three say it wears out quickly.
Two reviewers find the ride firm and hard on pavement.
Six of twenty-two reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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Arahi 555 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 3 reviews · Confidence 74/100
v5 (2021) · Daily trainer · Stability
Cushioning, durability and value all average 4.7 out of 5 across its three reviews.
Durability 78Overall55Cushioning94Durability78Value77Comfort74Appearance63Confidence74Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Cushioning, durability and value all average 4.7 out of 5 across its three reviews.
One reviewer has 800 miles on a pair and says they are still in reasonable condition.
Cons
That reviewer treats it as a training shoe rather than a fast one, and reports foot pain after seven miles when they started in it.
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Arahi 457 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 2 reviews · Confidence 61/100
v4 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz (men's)
One of two reviewers calls it a good choice for a runner who wants stability without giving up comfort or responsiveness.
Durability 69MSRP $130
Overall57Cushioning92Comfort77Durability69Value66Appearance59Confidence61Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One of two reviewers calls it a good choice for a runner who wants stability without giving up comfort or responsiveness.
Cons
Cushioning averages 3.5 out of 5 across its two reviews, the lowest of its dimensions.
At 9.8 oz it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
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HOKA
Arahi 368 Below average Below average · 8 reviews · Confidence 82/100
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.1 oz · 5mm drop · 32mm stack
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and several note it stays light with it.
Durability 70MSRP $130
Overall68Cushioning96Comfort82Value72Durability70Appearance53Confidence82Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and several note it stays light with it.
Two reviewers find it comfortable straight out of the box, with no break-in needed.
Two reviewers use it for tempo runs and track workouts, while one says it is not great for either.
Cons
Durability is among its lowest-rated dimensions at 3.9 out of 5, and three reviewers report the outsole or heel wearing sooner than they expected.
One reviewer gets blisters on 10 mile runs and wonders if there is too much room in the toe box, and another finds it a touch loose after break-in.
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.6 out of 5, and one reviewer dislikes the solid light gray colorway.
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HOKA
Arahi 251 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 13 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz · 5mm drop
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and four say it is cushioned without being so soft it is unusable for tempos.
Durability 62MSRP $130
Overall51Cushioning94Value71Comfort70Durability62Appearance53Confidence90Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and four say it is cushioned without being so soft it is unusable for tempos.
Four reviewers call it light for a stability shoe, and two credit it with keeping chronic leg trouble away.
One of thirteen reviewers so far gets over 600 miles per pair.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.9 out of 5, and two report the upper or heel collar coming apart, one at about 100 miles.
Three of thirteen reviewers so far record it as running small or big, and two report sliding or heel rubbing.
One of thirteen reviewers so far says the high stack makes it risky on technical trails.
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HOKA
Arahi v153 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 9 reviews · Confidence 85/100
v1 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz · 5mm drop
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5 and comfort 4.8 out of 5, and three say the support does not pinch the foot.
Durability 82MSRP $130
Overall53Cushioning97Comfort85Durability82Value71Appearance55Confidence85Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5 and comfort 4.8 out of 5, and three say the support does not pinch the foot.
Three reviewers credit the rocker with easing plantar fasciitis, metatarsal or shin trouble they had in other shoes.
Two reviewers with wide feet say the upper is flexible and accommodating.
Cons
Two reviewers say the cushioning goes flat near 200 miles.
Reviewers rate appearance 3.8 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and two call it bulky or dorky-looking.