These perform fine on standard surfaces like asphalt and concrete where I tested them. Good grip as long as you don’t make sudden turns At 20.8HA on the durometer, the only shoe we’ve tested with a softer midsole material was the New Balance 1080v11. If I wasn’t so picky though I’d say this is a very plush shoe with a soft midsole. It would seem, however, that Hoka is aware the midsole on the Arahi is not as cloud-like as its neutral counterpart since they obviously are compensating here with the insole (that weighs 0.8oz or 22g). To combat this, Hoka does put in an extra-soft Ortholite insole (12.8HA vs an average of 28.4, and whopping 55% softer) but it’s just a different feeling than the pure joy I get out of Clifton’s midsole. This all makes sense as the stiffer midsole helps with the Arahi’s stability ability, (nice rhyme right?), but I just wanted it to be a touch softer.Īlthough it doesn't take much away from the Arahi 5, I still feel bad that pronators are not getting the same sweet treatment as the rest of us do in the Clifton. The Clifton 7 was one of my favorite shoes last year, it’s like a spa for your legs ( watch the review) so I had high hopes for the Arahi 5 as well. One thing Hoka typically does right is comfort. Familiar HOKA softness: Arahi 5 is super plush This shoe felt great sliding it on for the first time, but after a few runs, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a bit too wide, or voluminous because it feels a touch sloppy unless I really crank down the laces (another problem I’ll talk about later). Hokas seem to be hit or miss on fit for me. Are looking for a fast shoe (this is where Hoka Clifton 8 enters the scene).Require a lot of support ( Hoka Gaviota series comes to the rescue),.Are a neutral runner ( Hoka Clifton series are a great neutral alternative),.a wide, stable platform underfoot and ample room for wider feet.This shoe is ideal for pronators looking for: It’s a category that's usually composed of 11-12 ounce shoes, so it’s exciting to see Hoka nail this under 9.5 ounces (270g). This is a plush stability shoe built off the Hoka Clifton platform that gives your feet and legs a sweet enjoyable ride. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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