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Arahi 8vsChallenger 8
The Arahi 8 and Challenger 8 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Arahi 8 retails for $150 while the Challenger 8 comes in at $155 — a $5 difference. The Arahi 8 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Challenger 8. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $155 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
