HOKA
Arahi 8
Light stability with HOKA's J-Frame: support is there when you need it without feeling heavy or clunky.
What's new: Adds 3 mm of heel cushioning (drop rises from 5 to 8 mm), replaces the J-Frame with a new H-Frame for support, and gets a new last and upper. Slightly lighter.
Illustration drawn from the specs. Official photos are added as retailers publish them.
Where to buy the Arahi 8
RRP around £140. Tap through for today's price.
What Reddit runners say
Real-world verdicts from runners who've put in the miles.
- Arahi 8 threads on r/RunningShoeGeeks
- Arahi 8 threads on r/running
- Arahi 8 threads on r/AdvancedRunning
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
What the critics say
- Light for a stability shoe
- Support that stays out of the way
- Firmer than most HOKAs
Paraphrased from published reviews of this model and its line, refreshed monthly. Read them: Fleet Feet.
Video reviews
Owners say
Owner reviews for this one are still coming in. Read what buyers are saying.
On Instagram
#hokaarahi8See how runners are wearing itThe numbers
- Type
- Stability
- Weight
- 275 g
- Heel stack
- 38 mm
- Drop
- 5 mm
- Plate
- No plate
- Support
- Stability / support
Men's sample size.
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