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Arahi v1

Arahi v1
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Below average (32%)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (32%)

Rated worse overall than 68% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 68% 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

Below average (32%)

Cushioning

Exceptional (97%)

Comfort

Excellent (90%)

Durability

Good (75%)

Value

Average (54%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (5%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 68% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Below average (32%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 66% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Below average (34%)

Arahi Family

Worse than 62% of 10 arahi family ranked.

Below average (38%)

HOKA

Worse than 83% of 133 HOKA shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (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.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

HOKA Arahi v1
HOKA Arahi 8
Saucony Kinvara 16
Arahi v1
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 Q3
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
Below average (31%)
Below average (37%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (91%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (97%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (75%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (5%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Average (54%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

9 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 9 reviews

Great Daily Running Shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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