HOKA Arahi 9 vs ASICS GT-2000 15

Arahi 9 or GT-2000 15? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want stable support that doesn’t feel rigid? Get the Arahi 9.

Want lightweight stability with some pop? Get the GT-2000 15.

Get the Arahi 9 if

You want a calmer ride with less bounce

Get the GT-2000 15 if

You want more bounce and energy back
You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.1 oz

On the run

Arahi 9: Stable, steady and built to last. Stable without feeling rigid. The broad base and HOKA’s H-Frame keep you steady, and the heel-to-toe roll is smooth. Soft enough for easy miles, but there’s little bounce.

GT-2000 15: Light stability with some pop. Resilient and snappy for a stability shoe, with more rocker than any GT-2000 before it. The support is steady without feeling heavy, and it handles faster runs.

Specs side by side

	Arahi 9	GT-2000 15
Price	$155	$150
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	39 / 31mm*	38 / 30mm*
Drop	8mm	8mm
Weight, men’s	10 oz	8.9 oz
Weight, women’s	8.2 oz	7.8 oz
Support	Stability	Stability
Plate	None	None
Widths	Standard, Wide, Extra wide	Standard, Wide, Extra wide
Built for	Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear	Easy days, Long runs, Tempo & workouts, 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 9. True to size with a secure fit on a wide platform. The toebox is a little narrower than the Arahi 8’s, and the heel collar is kind to sensitive heels. Wide and extra-wide available.

GT-2000 15. Snug and low volume, with a tapered toebox, so lace it carefully. Wide and extra-wide available.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.