![]() It provides a smooth transition from the moment your feet strike the ground to the toe off. The Meta-Rocker geometry found in the Arahi 4 is a strength of the sole unit. Last year while reviewing the Arahi 3 I said “at times the stability is slightly unsteady because of the height of the midsole and the narrowness of where the midsole connects with the upper.”, the same could be said the the Arahi 4. Ideally I would add them to my rotation for shorter mileage and tempo runs. They can be versatile trainers used for many types of workouts. Due to the stiffness of the sole unit and the 5 mm drop there was an adjustment period. This serves you well if you want to push the pace.īut, I found them to be responsive to a fault because of the stiffness of the sole unit. The Hoka One One Arahi 4 continues the tradition of being one of the most responsive trainers I have run in. T hey were firm and responsive which made them a bit unforgiving on my feet. ![]() ![]() I took the Arahi 4 on a relaxed 10k for their first run. I knew going into my first run from experience with Hoka that is takes some runs to adjust to the 5 mm heel to toe drop. The big, lightweight sole was what I have come to expect from an Arahi. The neon yellow heel added visual interest to the shoes, I would have preferred more throughout the rest of the shoe. I prefer more color variation in my running shoes. When I opened the box I was surprised by how bright they were. The Arahi provides more cushioning than the others. They all provide a moderate amount of stability. All of these provide comparable stability to Arahi 4. The Arahi 4 competes with the Saucony Guide and Omni, New Balance 860, Brooks Ravenna, and the ASICS GT-2000 retailing for $130. This is the 4th edition of this responsive moderate stability trainer. The Arahi is a narrower and more responsive shoe to the wider and plush gaviota. While the Gaviota is the max stability offering, the Arahi is a moderate stability trainer. The Arahi was the first of two support options in the Hoka lineup, the other being the Gaviota. They are still known for their big but lightweight soles. ![]() Shoes like the Carbon X and Rincon have pushed them into the mainstream of running footwear. In the last year they have diversified to include many more options for runners. Hoka One One is a growing brand you are starting to see more and more on runners’ feet. ![]()
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