Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 8
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Customer Fit Survey:
83%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
54%"Excellent arch support"
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Everything about this purchase was perfect. I am now one of Zappos unpaid best supporters. I'll be back!
Samuel, Zappos Customer,
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I use for every day wear. The first pair of shoes I bought were very comfortable with great arch support. The problem was that after about 6 months or so, the sole started coming off the bottom of both shoes. The pair I have now are comfortable, but not so great in arch support.
Jeff,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I'm on my feet all day and my shoes help me feel like I could go hours longer.
Mick,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These are my every day, around-the-house shoes so they get a lot of movement and wear time. They're very comfortable and I'm very happy with the purchase.
Sean,
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Very comfortable and good stability. It also feels quite light.
Cooper,
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Solid value for performance
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have overpronation, so of all 5 of my pair of Hokas, the Arahi 8 is the most comfortable. They could be the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned. Great for running, walking and general use.Others are:1) Bondi 9 - love the plush cushion and can hardly tell that it is not a stability shoe. Good for standing a long time or when on my feet for extended time.2) Stinson 7 - for trail running, stability and feel very planted, so gives confidence when on trails. They are categorized as plush, but nowhere near the Bondi 9 in plushness.3) Gaviota 5 - good for pavement running and walking the dogs, good stability.4) Challenger 8 - nice plushness/cushioning, can definitely tell these are not stability shoes, but onlyfwear them for everyday use, no running. They do not feel as planted as Stinson 7, so would not use them for trail running either.5) Mafate Three2 - being delivered tomorrow.
Joe L,
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Too wide for standard width.Overall quality of shoes felt flimsy.Bondi 9 is a much better quality.
Kevin, Zappos Customer,
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Lightest stability shoe I’ve ever worn. Super comfortable ride - soft and bouncy but still stable. I’ve only run short distances so far, so I can’t speak to the breathability, but I can see how some general reviews say the breathability is an issue. I don’t think it’s a major issue. But something to consider if you only run in warmer climates or if you go for long runs on the regular. Otherwise, nothing bad to say so far. Huge upgrade over previous version!
DMP, Zappos Customer,
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It was an opposite fit from the previous version. The regular medium felt like a wide width. When I tightened the laces, the front of the shoe folded, meaning the toe box is too wide. The midsole H-frame didn't work for me as I had to heel strike on the outer corners in order to avoid knee pain.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Lou., Zappos Customer,
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I’ve been a loyal Arahi user and this pair is my eight in three years. This is my first Arahi 8 after having had multiple pairs of the 6 and 7. The fit definitely felt better compared to previous models. There is greater support in all parts of the shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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After a long time wearing multiple releases of the Sentson, the Arahi 8 lacked the that I need.
DougD, Zappos Customer,
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Ordered size Mens 12. Fit great and great support! Feels like walking on a cloud
B, Zappos Customer,
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These were perfect for my husband on our recent trip to Italy. We did a TON of walking during our two-week trip. He loved the extra bounce in his step, and his plantar fasciitis didn't flare up!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Hokes are not for everyone but they’re the only shoe my husband will wear.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Pretty amazing shoe...a lifetime sneaker head here, not thrilled to have my podiatrist put me into these initially, but they're great.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Fit is perfect. Feels like I’m walking on clouds.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Never had a pair of shoes I liked any better than these!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have worn Hoka Cliftons for many years. Have done full and half marathons in them and loved the shoes. Now that Hoka has increased the drop in the Clifton and Arahis I am no longer a fan. I tried the Clifton 10s and felt a bit unstable so I tried the latest Arahis and after a few runs they are clunky and I hate the additional drop. We love shopping at Zappos but so wish they had an exchange policy for shoes that are worn and just don't work. Sorry.
Tim, Zappos Customer,
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Good comfortable shoe with nice stability features
Nick, Zappos Customer,
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True to size. Very comfortable!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are great rocker sole style walking shoes. Very light, comfortable, the big toe doesn't have to bend too much with each stride(a requirement of mine), and they have a nice look if you like the hoka style.
I'd also recommend:
New balance, rockport
Robert, Zappos Customer,
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My husband has worn this same style Hoka for the last three iterations, and he loves them. They are the only shoes I can buy him and throw out the box immediately because I know they will fit him perfectly. He usually wears them out in one yea,r and they are his main running and walking shoe!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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May be a good shoe. Description says it is their most stable shoe I thought the shoe was terrible from a stability standpoint.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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good
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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