HOKA Arahi 8 vs Gaviota 6

The HOKA Gaviota 6 and HOKA Arahi 8 are both support trainers built around HOKA's H-Frame guidance system, but they provide that support differently. The Gaviota 6 is the more stable of the two, using a wider base to create a more planted ride that feels especially reassuring if your priority is maximum support and protection through daily miles. The Arahi 8 is lighter despite being a bit higher stacked, which helps it feel less bulky and a little more protective on foot, but its platform is not as broad, so it does not feel quite as stable overall.