What replaced the Hoka Arahi 5?
Updated October 14, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Arahi 6 replaced the 5 in early 2022. The J-Frame sole geometry stayed intact, while a lighter zonal-mesh upper, plusher tongue, and extended heel pull cut 0.4 oz. The US shelf price settled at $140, $10 above the 5.
- Hoka Arahi 5Sizes running outWomen's
- Hoka Arahi 6Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Oct 14, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The Arahi 6 is 0.4 oz lighter
- Drop is unchanged at 5 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $10
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Arahi 5 vs 6.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Refined, same shoeThe 6 is the polished version of the original Arahi formula: light for a stability shoe, breathable, firmly guided from heel through forefoot, and otherwise almost unchanged. That conservatism aged well. When the line later moved away from the J-Frame, the 6 became the version loyalists searched for.
Stick with the Arahi 5 if
- The Arahi 5 fits perfectly and its extra heel structure matters to you
- You do not value a small weight reduction enough to pay more
Old stock is gone; see alternatives below.
Move to the Arahi 6 if
- You want the lightest mature version of the J-Frame Arahi
- You want a more breathable upper and softer tongue
Where the Hoka Arahi is now
Four generations separate the Hoka Arahi 5 from the Arahi 9 (2026), so the gap is wider than any single update suggests:
- The Arahi 9 is 0.3 oz heavier
- 11 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 5 mm to 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $25
What loyalists said about the update
Warm and durable. Reviewers saw the upper change as modest but useful, and repeat buyers valued the predictable 5 mm J-Frame ride. The recurring objections were a firm forefoot, a narrow midfoot, and support that could feel too assertive for mild pronators.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Arahi 5 stock
Sizes running outDiscontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.
Men's stock is gone.
Women's: Check remaining stockAvailability last checked Oct 14, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Arahi 6, these come closest to what the Arahi 5 did.
- 10.6 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The Adrenaline is the more traditional option: a 10 mm drop, slightly more weight, and GuideRails that make the support easier to feel. The Arahi 9 is softer and centers the foot within an H-Frame, but costs $10 more.
Against your Hoka Arahi 5: 0.9 oz heavier, 8 mm more heel stack, 5 mm more drop, $15 more at list.
- 8.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $150 list
The GT-2000 15 is 1.1 oz lighter and $5 less, with a livelier FF Blast Max ride on the same 8 mm drop. The Arahi supplies a taller, broader platform and softer centered guidance.
Against your Hoka Arahi 5: 0.8 oz lighter, 8 mm more heel stack, 3 mm more drop, $20 more at list.
- 10.4 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $145 list
Both replaced old-school medial posting with geometry. The Structure 26 is firmer and more direct on a 10 mm drop; the Arahi 9 is softer, more rockered, and 0.4 oz lighter, for $10 more.
Against your Hoka Arahi 5: 0.7 oz heavier, 9 mm more heel stack, 5 mm more drop, $15 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Hoka Arahi 5 still available?
- Partially. Women's sizes still turn up on Amazon, but men's stock is gone. If your size shows up, decide quickly; discontinued stock only shrinks.
- Is the Arahi 6 a downgrade from the Hoka Arahi 5?
- No. Most runners rate the Arahi 6 as the same shoe done slightly better. The changes are real but none of them alter what the shoe is.
- How much lighter is the Arahi 6?
- 0.4 oz lighter in a men's US 9: 9.3 oz against the Hoka Arahi 5's 9.7 oz.
- Is the Hoka Arahi still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Hoka Arahi 9, released in 2026, 4 versions on from the Hoka Arahi 5.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Hoka Arahi 5?
- The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25. The Adrenaline is the more traditional option: a 10 mm drop, slightly more weight, and GuideRails that make the support easier to feel. The Arahi 9 is softer and centers the foot within an H-Frame, but costs $10 more.