Hoka Arahi 5

    Review Score
    84%
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    Overview

    The Arahi is a stability maximalist road running shoe family by Hoka.

    The Arahi 5 uses breathable construction, orthotic friendly and removable insole design, and was released in 2021. Its support type is designated as stability, meaning that it's designed for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the Hoka Arahi 6.

    With an average review score of 81%, it's rated just above the median rating of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the cheapest 30% of running shoes today.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 275 g
    W: 221 g
    M: 289 g
    W: 235 g
    M: 272 g
    W: 244 g
    M: 266 g
    W: 230 g
    M: 275 g
    W: 235 g
    M: 298 g
    W: 252 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    24 mm
    28 mm
    29 mm
    28 mm
    26 mm
    30 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    5 mm
    6 mm
    8 mm
    10 mm
    8 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    29 mm
    28 mm
    35 mm
    36 mm
    36 mm
    38 mm
    Usages
    Usages
    Daily running    		Daily runningGymDaily runningHyroxDaily runningDaily runningHyroxDaily running
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    Brand
    Hoka    		AltraSauconyASICSPUMANew Balance
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Fore/Midfoot strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    		Low dropZero dropComfortableMaximalistComfortableMaximalistComfortableMaximalistComfortableMaximalist
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Techs
    Techs
    		OrthoLite
    		PUMA NITRONew Balance Fresh Foam
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Vegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    RoadStabilityOverpronationLow archOrthotic friendlyRemovable insole
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        Hoka Arahi 5 characteristics and specifications

        Characteristics
        SportsRunning (+2168)
        TerrainRoad (+1462)
        UsagesDaily running (+1213)
        BrandHoka (+115)
        Support TypeStability (+225)
        Pronation TypeOverpronation (+211)
        Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1199)
        Arch TypeLow arch (+217)
        FitMedium toe box (+920)
        FeaturesOrthotic friendly (+567)Removable insole (+550)Rocker (+217)
        MaterialsMesh (+1040)
        Events10k (+715)5K and 10K (+135)Half marathon (+715)Marathon (+715)Obstacle course racing (+168)
        Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ (+260)
        ColorwaysBlack / White, Blanc De Blanc / Outer Space, Blue Fog / Provincial Blue, Cantaloupe / Silver Peony, Dazzling Blue / Black, Grey / White, Harbor Mist / Aquarelle, Mosaic Blue / Luminary Green, Ombre Blue / Blue Fog, Turkish Sea / White
        Specificationsvs Average
        Model
        5
        Released
        Mar 2021
        Measurements
        Weight
        M: 275 g
        W: 221 g
        Heel to toe drop
        5 mm
        Heel
        29 mm
        Forefoot
        24 mm

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