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Arahi 2

Arahi 2
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Bottom tier (4%)

Shoe details

Weight
9.5 oz
Release
2017 Q4
MSRP
$130
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (4%)

Rated worse overall than 96% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 96% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Bottom tier (4%)

Cushioning

Exceptional (97%)

Comfort

Below average (33%)

Value

Below average (30%)

Durability

Bottom tier (12%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (5%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 96% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (4%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 96% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (4%)

Arahi Family

Worse than >99% of 10 arahi family ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

HOKA

Worse than >99% of 133 HOKA shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

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

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Arahi 2
HOKA Arahi 8
Saucony Kinvara 16
Arahi 2
Arahi 8
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
Lowest price / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.5 oz M
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Stack
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Drop
5mm
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Release
2017 Q4
2025 Q3 Newest
2025 Q2
MSRP
$130
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Best price
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$149.95
$129.95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (7%)
Below average (37%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (33%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (97%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (12%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (5%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (30%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

13 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 13 reviews

Mildly supportive cushy distance trainer

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Yeah, I'm getting old. the bones and joints need more cushion for high mileage weeks, and my ankles need a bit of support. The Arahi has been my go-to trainer for a couple years now. It's more resilient than my old Vanquish and some other marshmallow Hoka's, and fairly unobtrusive for it's amount of cushion. I get over 600 mi out of each pair.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

The most comfortable

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

It’s lightweight for a stability shoe and with the wide option it is so comfortable and the upper lasts longer too. I love it.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Tons of cushion. Maybe too stable?

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

Take this with a grain of salt, but the support post in this shoe is mighty. I let myself get talked into a support shoe due to a weird right foot and it's probably too much for me. Runners that rely on stabilization for over-pronation will love this shoe.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

So. Soft.

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Arahi 2 is maximum cushion in a super light shoe. Could stand to have a bit more ventilation, though. It does feel a little funky because there isn't so much cushion in the heel, so walking around in a daze after a long or hard effort takes some getting used to.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Heel rubbing

Smiles_0902 · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

These shoes helped my shins more than anything else when I first got them. However, the heels ripped up after about 100 miles and dig into my heels. I heard that other have this problem consistently and if your not willing to keep pulling your socks up then they’re not worth it. Overall they are pretty good feeling though. Would recommend except for heels.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5