Which is lighter, the Hoka Arahi 6 or the Arahi 7?

The Hoka Arahi 6, by 0.3 oz in a men's US 9 (9.3 oz vs 9.6 oz).

Did the price change between the Hoka Arahi 6 and the Arahi 7?

Yes. List price went up $5, from $140 to $145. Street prices differ: the older shoe usually sells under list once its successor ships.

Do the Hoka Arahi 6 and Arahi 7 come in the same widths?

Yes. Both run in D, 2E for men's sizes, so a width that fit in the Arahi 6 carries over to the Arahi 7.

How do the stack heights compare?

29 mm heel and 24 mm forefoot on the Hoka Arahi 6, against 35 mm and 30 mm on the Arahi 7. That is 6 mm more under the heel and 6 mm more under the forefoot.

Is the Arahi 7 still the newest Arahi?

No. The Arahi 8 replaced it in 2025, so the Arahi 7 now sells as an older model and usually below its $145 list price.

Hoka Arahi 6 vs Arahi 7

Updated October 14, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Whichever your size still exists in. Both the Arahi 6 and Arahi 7 are down to thinning size runs, so fit and the ride changes below matter more than nominal list price. The Arahi 6 also lists $5 lower.

Hoka Arahi 6Sizes running outMen's at Amazon Women's
Hoka Arahi 7Sizes running outMen's at Amazon Women's

Availability last checked Oct 14, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.

Arahi 6 · 2022

Arahi 7 · 2024

Every spec, side by side

Spec	Arahi 6	Arahi 7
FIT AND WEIGHT
Weight	9.3 oz	9.6 oz
Widths	D, 2E	D, 2E
Upper	Lightweight zonal engineered mesh with a plush tongue	Zonal flat-knit upper with a dual-gusseted tongue and midfoot ghillies
	The ghillie system improved midfoot hold for some runners but the knit fit noticeably snugger.
CUSHIONING GEOMETRY
Heel stack	29 mm	35 mm
Forefoot stack	24 mm	30 mm
Drop	5 mm	5 mm
MATERIALS
Midsole	Compression-molded EVA with a firmer EVA J-Frame	Compression-molded EVA with a firmer EVA J-Frame
VALUE
List price at launch	$140	$145
OTHER CHANGES
Published stack	29/24 mm	35/30 mm
	Hoka's published convention changed between catalog generations; the unchanged 5 mm drop and retained sole design matter more than the apparent 6 mm jump.

Weighing whether to switch at all, rather than which of these two to buy? What replaced the Hoka Arahi 6 covers the verdict on the update, what loyalists made of it, and the closest alternatives from other brands.

Buy the Arahi 6

Sizes running out

Discontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.

Men's: Check remaining stock Women's: Check remaining stock

Availability last checked Oct 14, 2026.

Buy the Arahi 7

Sizes running out

Discontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.

Men's: Check remaining stock Women's: Check remaining stock

Availability last checked Oct 14, 2026.

Questions runners ask

Which is lighter, the Hoka Arahi 6 or the Arahi 7?: The Hoka Arahi 6, by 0.3 oz in a men's US 9 (9.3 oz vs 9.6 oz).
Did the price change between the Hoka Arahi 6 and the Arahi 7?: Yes. List price went up $5, from $140 to $145. Street prices differ: the older shoe usually sells under list once its successor ships.
Do the Hoka Arahi 6 and Arahi 7 come in the same widths?: Yes. Both run in D, 2E for men's sizes, so a width that fit in the Arahi 6 carries over to the Arahi 7.
How do the stack heights compare?: 29 mm heel and 24 mm forefoot on the Hoka Arahi 6, against 35 mm and 30 mm on the Arahi 7. That is 6 mm more under the heel and 6 mm more under the forefoot.
Is the Arahi 7 still the newest Arahi?: No. The Arahi 8 replaced it in 2025, so the Arahi 7 now sells as an older model and usually below its $145 list price.