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HOKA Arahi 8 vs ASICS GT-1000 15

HOKA Arahi 8, side view

HOKA

Arahi 8

  • Weight 276 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 39.8 mm

USD 150

ASICS GT-1000 15, side view

ASICS

GT-1000 15

  • Weight 278 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 34.5 mm

USD 115

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • HOKA Arahi 8 has 5.3 mm more heel stack
  • ASICS GT-1000 15 is USD 35 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • HOKA Arahi 8
  • ASICS GT-1000 15
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Arahi 8 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Arahi 8 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Arahi 8 — Stability: 4/5
  • Arahi 8 — Durability: 4/5
  • Arahi 8 — Grip: 3/5
  • Arahi 8 — Versatility: 4/5
  • GT-1000 15 — Comfort: 3/5
  • GT-1000 15 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • GT-1000 15 — Stability: 4/5
  • GT-1000 15 — Durability: 4/5
  • GT-1000 15 — Grip: 2/5
  • GT-1000 15 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionHOKA Arahi 8ASICS GT-1000 15
Price
Catalogue price USD 150 USD 115
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 276 g 278 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 39.8 mm 34.5 mm
Forefoot stack 31.8 mm 26.5 mm
Midsole foam dual-density CMEVA FF BLAST
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.75 out of 5 3.26 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's and women's
Uses Daily training Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

HOKA Arahi 8

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 150

ASICS GT-1000 15

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 115

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Saucony Echelon 11, side view

    Saucony

    Echelon 11

    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 154.95

    • Close to HOKA Arahi 8: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Guide 18, side view

    Saucony

    Guide 18

    • Weight 272 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 35 mm

    USD 140

    • Close to HOKA Arahi 8: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to ASICS GT-1000 15: same terrain, same category, same role

    Compare with ASICS GT-1000 15

  • ASICS

    GT-2000 13

    • Weight 275 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 36.5 mm

    USD 140

    • Close to HOKA Arahi 8: same terrain, same category, same role