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Mach 6vsArahi 8
The Mach 6 and Arahi 8 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 6 retails for $140 while the Arahi 8 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Mach 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.2 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Arahi 8. In our ratings, the Mach 6 edges out the Arahi 8 — 8.8/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.2 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
