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HOKA Arahi 8 vs Bondi 9

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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HOKA Arahi 8
HOKA Bondi 9

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HOKA Arahi 8 Picture

Track

HOKA Bondi 9 Picture

Track

Heel Stack Height
39.7 mm
Weight
266.7 g (9.41 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.5 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.5 mm
Weight
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
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Our Verdict

HOKA Arahi 8

HOKA Bondi 9

The HOKA Bondi 9 is a better choice than the HOKA Arahi 8 if you want to protect your legs from impact. It has some of the best cushioning of any daily trainer, and its foam gives reasonable energy return despite the extra weight. The Arahi 8 uses a firm foam frame to help stabilize your foot, making it better if you overpronate.

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Variants

  • Arahi 8 (Asphalt/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
  • Arahi 8 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Bondi 9 (Asphalt Grey/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
  • Bondi 9 (Aster Flower/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

6.4
6.8

Plate 
 

None
None

Heel Energy Return 
 

2.3
6.4

Weight  

5.8
4.5

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.6
6.8

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.8
4.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Arahi 8 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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HOKA Bondi 9 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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HOKA Arahi 8 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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HOKA Bondi 9 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

266.7 g (9.41 oz)
297.8 g (10.50 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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HOKA Arahi 8 Stack Height Photo
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HOKA Bondi 9 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.7 mm
41.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.2 mm
34.5 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.5 mm
7.0 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
5.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
HOKA Arahi 8 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
HOKA Bondi 9 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
99 mm (3.9")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

86 mm (3.4")
87 mm (3.4")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

115 mm (4.5")
120 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.39
2.39

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.48
3.48

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
HOKA Arahi 8 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
HOKA Bondi 9 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

281 mm (11.1")
277 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

7.6

Forefoot Width Photo  

HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-1.1 mm (-0.041")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-8.3 mm (-0.325")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.3

Forefoot Height Photo  

HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.087")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.6

Arch Fit Photo  

HOKA Bondi 9 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-2.5 mm (-0.098")

Length Fit 
 

10

Toe Clearance Photo  

HOKA Bondi 9 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.0

Heel Rocker Photo  

HOKA Bondi 9 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

17 mm (0.7")

Heel Apex Position 
 

15.5%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

24.4°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.3

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

50 mm (2.0")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.1%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

24.4°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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HOKA Arahi 8 Other Features Photo
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HOKA Bondi 9 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

2.3
6.4

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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HOKA Arahi 8 Heel Energy Return
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HOKA Bondi 9 Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

68.5%
74.3%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

5.6
6.8

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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HOKA Arahi 8 Forefoot Energy Return
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HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

72.8%
75.4%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.8
8.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Arahi 8 Heel Cushioning Picture
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HOKA Bondi 9 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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HOKA Arahi 8 Heel Cushioning
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HOKA Bondi 9 Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.30 J
3.81 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.79 J
11.03 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.82 J
19.35 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.6
8.9

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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HOKA Arahi 8 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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HOKA Arahi 8 Forefoot Cushioning
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HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.36 J
5.77 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.26 J
10.02 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.57 J
14.47 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.0
6.4

Heel Firmness  

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HOKA Arahi 8 Heel Firmness

Heel Firmness Graph  

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HOKA Bondi 9 Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

48.4 N/mm
39.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

103.3 N/mm
48.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

228.2 N/mm
66.2 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.5
5.6

Forefoot Firmness  

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HOKA Arahi 8 Forefoot Firmness

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

97.0 N/mm
48.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

189.7 N/mm
62.6 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

364.9 N/mm
87 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.3

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.31 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.03 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.86 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.72 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

5.2

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

46 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

6.6

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

63.0%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.5

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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HOKA Bondi 9 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

9.4 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

258 N

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