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HOKA Arahi 9 vs Saucony Kinvara 16

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for HOKA Arahi 9 and Saucony Kinvara 16
SpecHOKA Arahi 9Saucony Kinvara 16
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Stability Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 8 mm 4 mm
Heel stack — 28 mm
Weight 284 g 206 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes No

Which should you pick?

HOKA

Pick the Arahi 9 if…

  • you need a wide fit
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Saucony

Pick the Kinvara 16 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 206 g vs 284 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: HOKA, Saucony.

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