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Arahi 8

StabilityReleased 2026Unknown

Arahi 8 is a daily stability road shoe that replaces Arahi 7’s firmer J-Frame with enhanced H-Frame support integrated into softer dual-density CMEVA. A new last and lower-profile shape refine fit, while double jacquard mesh and a podular super-abrasion rubber outsole balance support, flexibility, and durability. It is designed for everyday running and walking, guiding overpronation without overcorrecting the gait.

Intended uses:
Daily, Walking
3 sources · checked 2026-08-23

Specs

Among 865 listed shoes, this is a high-stack Stability

Weight
276g
Of 811 known values: 437 lower, 3 equal, 371 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard54.1th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +9g
Drop
8mm
Of 815 known values: 409 lower, 237 equal, 169 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard64.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +1.2mm
Stack height (heel/forefoot)
39.8 / 31.8mm
Of 694 known values: 568 lower, 1 equal, 125 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
higherUpper 18.2%, including ties / average +5.1mm
Carbon plate
No
83% of 786 known models have no carbon plates
Midsole
dual-density CMEVA
Outsole
super-abrasion rubber
Reference price
$150
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
HOKA Australia official regional men's Arahi 8 page lists 276g. HOKA Vietnam official regional page was also checked as a nearby official lead and lists a slightly different rounded value, indicating possible regional/color variation.
Plate note
Arahi 8's H-Frame is a stability structure integrated into the midsole foam. Complete official and exact authorized specifications list dual-density CMEVA and the rubber outsole with no carbon structure.

Related video

Official video from HOKA TV.

Changes from the previous model

A comparison with the registered values for HOKA Arahi 7.

In the registered data, weight is 6g lighter at 276g, drop is 3mm higher at 8mm, heel stack is 2.8mm higher at 39.8mm, and forefoot stack is 0.2mm lower at 31.8mm.

These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.

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Comparison: All data (865 shoes)

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This shoeregistered average

Weight x stack height

registered average: 265g / 34.7mm (686 shoes)

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Spec distributions

This shoeregistered average

Weight

This shoe 276g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)

97g375g

Drop

This shoe 8mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

Stack height

This shoe 39.8mm·registered average 34.7mm (694 shoes)

10.5mm58mm

Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.