HOKA Arahi 8 vs Clifton 10
Arahi 8 or Clifton 10? 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 soft, forgiving everyday miles? Get the Clifton 10.
Get the Arahi 8 if
- Your feet roll inward or you like extra support
- You’d like a little less squish underfoot
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
Get the Clifton 10 if
- You don’t need stability and prefer a neutral ride
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You want more foam underfoot (3mm more at the heel)
- You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
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.
Clifton 10: The soft, easygoing cruiser. Cushioned and forgiving, with a gentle rocker that rolls you through each step. It’s happiest at relaxed paces and starts to feel heavy if you push it into workouts.
Specs side by side
| Arahi 8 | Clifton 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.95 (was $150) | $103.95 (was $155) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 39 / 31mm* | 42 / 34mm* |
| Drop | 8mm | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 9.8 oz | 9.8 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 7.7 oz | 8.8 oz |
| Support | Stability | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Recovery runs | Easy days, Recovery runs, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 450–550 miles | 400–500 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.
Clifton 10. True to size with a moderate toebox, wider than the Clifton 9, and a padded collar that holds the heel well. Comes in wide and 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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