The HOKA Arahi 5 was replaced by the HOKA Arahi 9
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Saucony Guide 19, 65% similar on published specs.
The current version of the HOKA Arahi line. Compared with the HOKA Arahi 5: 3 mm more drop and 13 g heavier.
+3mm drop+13gWhy the Saucony Guide 19
Compared with the HOKA Arahi 5: 1 mm more drop and 4 g heavier. Both are in our daily trainer category.
+1mm drop+4g| Spec | HOKA Arahi 5 | Saucony Guide 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | — |
| Drop | 5 mm | 6 mm |
| Weight | 271 g | 275 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the HOKA Arahi 5.
- +1mm drop−9gRRP £170
- +3mm drop+9gRRP —
- +1mm drop+20gRRP £160
HOKA Arahi 5: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the HOKA Arahi 5?
The HOKA Arahi 9 is the current version of the HOKA Arahi line. Versions in between: HOKA Arahi 6, HOKA Arahi 7 and HOKA Arahi 8.
What is the closest alternative to the HOKA Arahi 5 from another brand?
On published specs, the Saucony Guide 19, at 65% spec similarity. Compared with the HOKA Arahi 5: 1 mm more drop and 4 g heavier. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the HOKA Arahi 9 different from the HOKA Arahi 5?
On published specs, going from the HOKA Arahi 5 to the HOKA Arahi 9: 3 mm more drop and 13 g heavier. Heel stack is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the HOKA Arahi 5 still available?
Trova lists the HOKA Arahi 5 as discontinued; the current version of the HOKA Arahi line is the HOKA Arahi 9. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the HOKA Arahi 5?
Published specs for the HOKA Arahi 5: 5 mm drop, 271 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a stability road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the HOKA Arahi 5.
HOKA Arahi 5 specs →