As a stability shoe, the Arahi lends overpronators support with a dense EVA J-Frame, so called because it wraps around the heel and medial side of the shoe in a J-shape. A padded tongue and heel collar lock in your ankle without causing friction. The new pull-tab, reminiscent of the spoiler on a sports car, allows you to slide into the trainer without creasing the back. The shoe’s early stage Meta-Rocker, a slightly curved sole that encourages fast and smooth heel-to-toe transitions, had me, along with other testers, up the tempo. Related Story
New Mesh Upper
The Arahi has a more streamlined look compared to its predecessors, with structured mesh on the heel and midfoot. Preserved is the Arahi line’s straight last, Hoka’s “flat-waisted geometry,” which provides a more accommodating fit around the midfoot. “The shoe felt secure when winding corners,” said a tester, commenting on the Arahi’s stability.
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I run 60 miles per week, and with that type of volume of feel like I go through shoes quick. My last shoes lasted 6 months so upwards of 1500 miles, but they were 160$. Just got a pair of Hoka Arahi s which were 130$, and they already are developing holes near the ankle before 500 miles. I mean I know it s cheap compared to other sports, but still, I wouldn t mind getting my yearly spending below 300$. These more expensive shoes are supposed to help with injury prevention, but would it really be an issue if I switches to buying super cheap shoes in bulk. They wouldn t last as long but they would be at least cost efficient. Would I be more prone to injury? Is this especially an issue if I run 90%+ of my millage on roads? Any recommendations for buying bulk cheap running shoes?