What replaced the Hoka Arahi 6?
Updated October 14, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Arahi 7 replaced the 6 in January 2024 at $145. It retained the J-Frame and 5 mm geometry, but exchanged the airy mesh for a zonal flat-knit upper, dual-gusseted tongue, and midfoot ghillies. The fit became snugger and the shoe gained 0.3 oz; the sole was not meaningfully redesigned.
- Hoka Arahi 6Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
- Hoka Arahi 7Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Oct 14, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The Arahi 7 is 0.3 oz heavier
- 6 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 5 mm
- List price up $5
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Arahi 6 vs 7.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Refined, same shoeThe 7 changes the part of the Arahi 6 that least needed changing. Its J-Frame ride remains familiar, but the heavier flat-knit upper narrows the fit and drew more complaints about medial pressure and tongue behavior. It is still the last numbered Arahi with traditional J-Frame support, yet the roomier, lighter 6 is the better expression of that design.
Stick with the Arahi 6 if
- The Arahi 6 fits you; it is lighter, airier, and uses the same support system
- You have a broad midfoot or are sensitive to medial pressure
Move to the Arahi 7 if
- You want the final J-Frame Arahi and prefer a close knit hold
- Your foot moved inside the Arahi 6 upper
Where the Hoka Arahi is now
The line has moved three versions past the Hoka Arahi 6, and the current model is now the Arahi 9 (2026). Measured against your shoe:
- The Arahi 9 is 0.7 oz heavier
- 11 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 5 mm to 8 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price up $15
What loyalists said about the update
Mixed. Some repeat buyers appreciated the secure knit and familiar support, while others reported arch irritation, a constricted midfoot, tongue movement, and premature outsole wear. The two-year wait made the minor, polarizing update feel smaller still.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Arahi 6 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.
Availability last checked Oct 14, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Arahi 7, these come closest to what the Arahi 6 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 6: 1.3 oz heavier, 8 mm more heel stack, 5 mm more drop, $5 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 6: 0.4 oz lighter, 8 mm more heel stack, 3 mm more drop, $10 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 6: 1.1 oz heavier, 9 mm more heel stack, 5 mm more drop, $5 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Hoka Arahi 6 still available?
- For now. Amazon still lists the Hoka Arahi 6, but the size run is thinning and prices swing with remaining stock. If your size is there, this is the late window, not the early one.
- Is the Arahi 7 a downgrade from the Hoka Arahi 6?
- No. Most runners rate the Arahi 7 as the same shoe done slightly better. The changes are real but none of them alter what the shoe is.
- How much heavier is the Arahi 7?
- 0.3 oz heavier in a men's US 9: 9.6 oz against the Hoka Arahi 6's 9.3 oz.
- Is the Hoka Arahi still made?
- Yes. The current version is the Hoka Arahi 9, released in 2026, 3 versions on from the Hoka Arahi 6.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Hoka Arahi 6?
- 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.