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HOKA Arahi 9

Runometry Index 75 out of 100 · Train · StabilityRoadTrainingStabilityReleased 2026
HOKA Arahi 9, side view, Green
Green

Shoe profile

Runometry Index

75/100

Complete index

No. 7 of 34 among the current models of its profile

Cushioning37 mm
+45.0 pts
Lightness284 g
+21.8 pts
FoamEVA
+8.0 pts

Measurements

Compared with the current models of its profile

Weight
284 g
Reference size not stated by the source
LightLighter than 67% of them
Drop
8 mm
AverageTypical
8 mm drop shoes
Heel stack
41 mm
Very highHigher than 85% of them
High stack shoes (≥ 40 mm)
Forefoot stack
33 mm
Very highHigher than 81% of them

Construction

Foam material
EVA
Support
Stability
Upper
engineered mesh
Outsole
super-abrasion rubber

Who and what for

Use
Daily training
Category
Stability shoes
Versions
Unisex

Sources: hoka-jp-api.hoka.com (manufacturer), runningwarehouse.com (retailer), ekosport.fr (retailer), hoka.com (manufacturer)

Method

What’s new since the HOKA Arahi 8

Same line, new version: here’s what moved, from the published values. Weights are only compared in the same size.

  • Weight

    Arahi 9 (2026) · This version
    284 g
    Arahi 8 (2026)
    276 g
    Change
    Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
  • Drop

    Arahi 9 (2026) · This version
    8 mm
    Arahi 8 (2026)
    8 mm
    Change
    Unchanged
  • Heel stack

    Arahi 9 (2026) · This version
    41 mm
    Arahi 8 (2026)
    39.8 mm
    Change
    +1.2 mm
  • Forefoot stack

    Arahi 9 (2026) · This version
    33 mm
    Arahi 8 (2026)
    31.8 mm
    Change
    +1.2 mm
  • Midsole foam

    Arahi 9 (2026) · This version
    dual-density compression molded EVA
    Arahi 8 (2026)
    dual-density CMEVA
    Change
    New
  • Upper

    Arahi 9 (2026) · This version
    engineered mesh
    Arahi 8 (2026)
    Double Jacquard Mesh
    Change
    New
  • Runometry Index

    Arahi 9 (2026) · This version
    75/100
    Arahi 8 (2026)
    75/100
    Change
    Unchanged
CriterionArahi 9 (2026)This versionArahi 8 (2026)Change
Weight 284 g 276 g Sizes differ or aren’t stated: no gap given
Drop 8 mm 8 mm Unchanged
Heel stack 41 mm 39.8 mm +1.2 mm
Forefoot stack 33 mm 31.8 mm +1.2 mm
Midsole foam dual-density compression molded EVA dual-density CMEVA New
Upper engineered mesh Double Jacquard Mesh New
Runometry Index 75/100 75/100 Unchanged

Model history

2026 This version

HOKA Arahi 9, side view, Green
  • Weight 284 g
  • Drop 8 mm

6 colours

2026

HOKA Arahi 8, side view, Pink
  • Weight 276 g
  • Drop 8 mm

5 colours

2023

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