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Arahi 8vsEllipse
The Arahi 8 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Arahi 8 retails for $150 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Arahi 8 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Arahi 8 edges out the Ellipse — 9.0/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
