HOKA Arahi 8 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Arahi 8 or Adrenaline GTS 25? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want soft cushioning with quiet support? Get the Arahi 8.
Want dependable support every day? Get the Adrenaline GTS 25.
Get the Arahi 8 if
- You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
- You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.8 oz
- You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 10mm)
Get the Adrenaline GTS 25 if
- You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
- You like a less rigid forefoot
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)
- You need a narrow width
On the run
Arahi 8: Soft stability, the HOKA way. The softest Arahi yet, with a smooth rocker. The support comes from a frame on both sides of the heel, so it guides you without feeling like a traditional stability shoe.
Adrenaline GTS 25: The steady everyday stability shoe. Balanced, smooth and predictable, and a little softer than the GTS 24. The GuideRails keep your knees tracking straight, and you notice them most when your legs are tired.
Specs side by side
| Arahi 8 | Adrenaline GTS 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 (was $150) | $124.95 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 39 / 31mm* | 37 / 27mm* |
| Drop | 8mm | 10mm |
| Weight, men’s | 9.8 oz | 10.6 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 7.7 oz | 9.5 oz |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Recovery runs | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 450–550 miles | 450–550 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Arahi 8. True to size with a roomy toebox and a snug midfoot. Some runners find the volume generous, so lace it firmly. Wide and extra-wide available.
Adrenaline GTS 25. True to size with room for your toes and a secure heel. Narrow through extra-wide.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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