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HOKA Arahi 8
Nike Structure 26
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Weight
266.7 g (9.41 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
None
Weight
293.9 g (10.37 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.5 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Arahi 8
Nike Structure 26
The Nike Structure 26 and HOKA Arahi 8 are both stability trainers that use sidewalls on both sides of the shoe to support either over- or under-pronators. Neither is particularly fast or bouncy, but while the Structure 26 focuses on stability above all else, the Arahi 8 makes some concessions for comfort, with softer cushioning, including in the guide rails.
Variants
- Arahi 8 (Asphalt/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
- Arahi 8 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Arahi 8 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Arahi 8 (Black/Skyward Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Arahi 8 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Arahi 8 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Arahi 8 (Blush/Rose Latte - (Women - US 7))
- Arahi 8 (Charcoal Grey/Grey Skies - (Women - US 7))
- Arahi 8 (Midnight Blue/Ultramarine - (Women - US 7))
- Arahi 8 (Oyster Mushroom/Truffle Salt - (Women - US 7))
- Arahi 8 (Rose Cream/Alabaster - (Women - US 7))
- Arahi 8 (Stardust/Cosmic Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Arahi 8 (Truffle Salt/Oyster Mushroom - (Men - US 9))
- Arahi 8 (White/White - (Men - US 9))
- Arahi 8 (White/White - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver/White - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (Black/Iron Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (Black/White/Cool Grey/Metallic Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (Hyper Pink/Black/Pink Spell/White - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (Particle Pink/Metallic Rose Gold/Taupe Grey/Silt Red - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (Summit White/Vast Grey/College Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (White/Black/Barely Green/Mint Foam/Cannon - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (White/Black/Pure Platinum - (Women - US 7))
- Structure 26 (White/Bright Crimson/Photon Dust/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Structure 26 (White/Pure Platinum/Barely Volt/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.5
5.7
Forefoot Energy Return
5.6
3.5
Weight
5.8
4.6
Forefoot Stack Height
33.0 mm
29.4 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.8
4.6
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
266.7 g (9.41 oz)
293.9 g (10.37 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.7 mm
37.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.0 mm
29.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
8.5 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
95 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
86 mm (3.4")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.39
2.46
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.48
3.88
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
281 mm (11.1")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.3
2.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
68.5%
69.3%
Forefoot Energy Return
5.6
3.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
72.8%
70.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
6.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.30 J
2.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.79 J
8.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.82 J
15.38 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.6
5.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.36 J
3.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.26 J
5.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.57 J
8.98 J
Heel Firmness
5.0
5.9
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
48.4 N/mm
61.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
103.3 N/mm
109.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
228.2 N/mm
226.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.5
8.9
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
97.0 N/mm
152.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
189.7 N/mm
287.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
364.9 N/mm
462.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.35 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.12 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.07 J
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