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HOKA Arahi 9vsSaucony Guide 19

The HOKA Arahi 9 and Saucony Guide 19 score 55% on spec similarity. Going from the HOKA Arahi 9 to the Saucony Guide 19: 2 mm less drop and 9 g lighter.

Side by side

The Δ column is the Saucony Guide 19 minus the HOKA Arahi 9. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

HOKA Arahi 9 vs Saucony Guide 19 specifications
SpecHOKA Arahi 9Saucony Guide 19Δ
Heel stack39 mm——
Forefoot stack31 mm——
Drop8 mm6 mm−2mm
Weight284 g275 g−9g
RRP (GBP)£140£140±£0
CategoryDaily trainerDaily trainersame
SupportStabilityStabilitysame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
HOKA Arahi 9

if you want:

  • a higher heel-to-toe drop (8 vs 6 mm)
Pick the
Saucony Guide 19

if you want:

  • a lower heel-to-toe drop (6 vs 8 mm)
  • a lighter shoe (275 vs 284 g)
FAQ FAQ

HOKA Arahi 9 vs Saucony Guide 19: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which is lighter, the HOKA Arahi 9 or the Saucony Guide 19?

The Saucony Guide 19, at 275 g vs 284 g, 9 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).

What's the drop difference between the HOKA Arahi 9 and the Saucony Guide 19?

2 mm. The HOKA Arahi 9 has an 8 mm drop and the Saucony Guide 19 a 6 mm drop.

Which is cheaper, the HOKA Arahi 9 or the Saucony Guide 19?

Neither: both have a UK RRP of £140.

How similar are the HOKA Arahi 9 and the Saucony Guide 19?

They score 55% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.