best shoe for support
Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
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
Excellent (90%)
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q1
- MSRP
- $140
- Stack Height
- 34mm heel - 29mm toe
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Excellent (90%)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q1
- MSRP
- $140
- Stack Height
- 34mm heel - 29mm toe
- Drop Height
- 5mm
Ratings & Reviews
Excellent (90%)
Rated better overall than 90% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 90% 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
Excellent (90%)
Cushioning
Exceptional (98%)
Comfort
Excellent (96%)
Durability
Average (56%)
Value
Average (52%)
Appearance
Below average (25%)
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Better than 90% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.
Excellent (90%)
Daily Trainers
Better than 89% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.
Very good (89%)
Arahi Family
Better than 88% of 10 arahi family ranked.
Very good (88%)
HOKA
Better than 78% of 133 HOKA shoes ranked.
Good (78%)
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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Release
2022 Q1
2025 Q3
Newest
2025 Q2
MSRP
$140
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$149.95
$129.95
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Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (12%)
Below average (37%)
Exceptional (100%)
Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (97%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (100%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (98%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Average (56%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Below average (25%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best appearance
Value
Average (52%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (100%)
Best value
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More from HOKA
Reader Reviews
22 reader reviews
Showing 1–5 of 22 reviews
Good pronation stability, but pretty hard
Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
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 · Sep 28, 2025
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
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 · Sep 28, 2025
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