HOKA Arahi
Every version of the Arahi we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Arahi rates above 51% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| HOKA Arahi 8 In stock | 2025 | 8.8 oz | 39/31mm stack · 8mm drop | 84 | +8 | — | $117 |
| HOKA Arahi 7 | 2024 | 8.3 oz | 35/30mm stack · 5mm drop | 76 | -10 | 1 | $145 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 6 | 2022 | 8.5 oz | 34/29mm stack · 5mm drop | 86 | +15 | 22 | $140 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 5 | 2021 | 8.8 oz | 5mm drop | 71 | +5 | 1 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 4 | 2019 | 8.8 oz | 5mm drop | 66 | -4 | 2 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 3 | 2019 | 9.1 oz | 32/27mm stack · 5mm drop | 70 | +15 | 8 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi 2 | 2017 | 8.9 oz | 5mm drop | 55 | -2 | 13 | $130 MSRP |
| HOKA Arahi v1 | 2017 | 8.9 oz | 5mm drop | 57 | — | 9 | $130 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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HOKA
Arahi 884 84 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 66
v8 (2025) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.8 oz · 39mm stack · 8mm drop
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Durability 76$117 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:35 AM UTCOverall84Cushioning89Comfort82Durability76Value74Appearance66Confidence66Buy it now
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Pros
It is lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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HOKA
Arahi 776 76 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 70
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 for sale, with a 35mm heel stack.
Durability 75MSRP $145
Overall76Cushioning89Comfort80Value75Durability75Appearance68Confidence70Buy 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 for 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 686 86 Good Good Good 38 reviews Confidence 97
v6 (2022) · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 8.5 oz · 34mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers credit its support with easing knee and shin pain.
Durability 76MSRP $140
Overall86Cushioning92Comfort91Value77Durability76Appearance70Confidence97Buy it now
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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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HOKA
Arahi 571 71 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 73
v5 (2021) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.8 oz · 5mm drop
Cushioning, durability and value all average 4.7 out of 5 across its three reviews.
Durability 76MSRP $130
Overall71Cushioning88Value77Comfort77Durability76Appearance68Confidence73Buy 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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HOKA
Arahi 466 66 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 76
v4 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.8 oz · 5mm drop
One of two reviewers calls it a good choice for a runner who wants stability without giving up comfort or responsiveness.
Durability 71MSRP $130
Overall66Cushioning88Comfort77Value72Durability71Appearance65Confidence76Buy 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 for sale.
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HOKA
Arahi 370 70 Decent Decent Decent 8 reviews Confidence 89
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.1 oz · 32mm stack · 5mm drop
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and several note it stays light with it.
Durability 71MSRP $130
Overall70Cushioning90Comfort80Value74Durability71Appearance59Confidence89Buy it now
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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 255 55 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 13 reviews Confidence 91
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 66MSRP $130
Overall55Cushioning89Value72Comfort71Durability66Appearance58Confidence91Buy it now
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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 v157 57 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 9 reviews Confidence 88
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 77MSRP $130
Overall57Cushioning91Comfort80Durability77Value72Appearance60Confidence88Buy 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.