Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi

Most comfortable running shoes I've ever owned. I've had foot surgery and am due for a second foot surgery soon, but I can run without any pain while wearing these sneakers. Highly recommend!!

I run in HOKA Challengers and for softer trails the Stinson. I love the arch support and yet wanted a shoe with Less of all that for everyday walking thru life. This is it. I love how stylish it looks. I agree that initially I sized up as I do with Hoka to a womens 9. It was way too long. I exchanged for an 8.5, which is my usual size. The toe box is narrower than my other trail running hokas. I doubt I will wear them when running. They just feel too lightweight for trails but maybe I will test them out and see. Very nice shoes.

I wouldn't use this shoe for any type of work out. It is great for casual wear. I like the neutral, subtle style and flat design.

Lightweight, super comfortable and durable!! Maybe a bit too stiff until worn-in.

I was at my podiatrist and he saw them on my feet and said great shoe. They are very comfortable and I have issues with my feet.

Great for every day wear

I'm a nurse and work in these shoes! They are wonderful!

Great sneakers for everyday and running (on the treadmill).

Love the support and cushion. Will definitely be buying more. Love Hokas bright and happy styles!!

Love! Love! Love them

This show is like walking on clouds. The comfort of these shoes can't be overstated.

I love this shoe. It has perfect cushion and great toehox.

I bought these shoes as a supportive "everyday" shoe. I run in HOKA brand so was very excited when these came out. When I first put them on I was a little disappointed that they were more narrow in the toe box than I was used to. After a few wears they stretched a bit and now fit like a glove. They are extremely comfortable and result in NO pain whatsoever when I wear them all day.

I've worn these on a 5 mile walk and a 3 mile run and around town. So far, I really like them. My feet are on the wider side, so I also bought the wide version to compare. My feet were swimming in the wides and the regular width had one snug spot which has gone away. They are lightweight and quite stable. I had tried one of the more plush models which I did not like at all. Too squishy. The Arahi has just enough. They make me wicked psyched to start running again!

For review perspective.... I am a 43 year old casual road/pavement female runner and I run 3-5 miles each about 3-5 days a week with an average sub-9 p/mile pace. I am a smaller person with a heavy heel strike, short strides and my left foot is mostly neutral but I battle supination with the right foot. I sometimes do longer distances and bought the Arahi's after suffering a painful setback with an IT band/knee injury during a recent Half Marathon. My previous Hoka experience was from the Clifton 3's I had to stop wearing last year because they were great on my knees/shins but terrible on my Plantar Fasciitis. The Arahi's are lightweight and have the great Hoka cushiness without sacrificing support and stability - that's a big deal in my opinion. I've had no pain from my knee on/after runs during my recovery using the Arahi's. As an added bonus, I have not had to change out the insole in the right foot because these do not cause my PF to flare at all. I am not yet back up to pace but I can tell these are better for speed than the Cliftons. PLUS, unlike most running shoes, they are incredibly comfortable walking shoes and also garner compliments on their appearance even from non-Hoka owners (I have the generic black/peach pair). I have only found two negatives.... One, the heels are loose so "flop" just a little while running even with lacing changes and this can make the heel to toe transition less smooth in spite of the great early meta rocker design. Two, I have a wider forefoot and these do not have the wider toebox I was anticipating from Hoka, this style is a little narrower but not enough to cause discomfort so far. The "cons" aren't enough to drop a star in rating for a shoe that is saving my sanity by putting me back out on the road running in comfort.

Having a bone disease in my left leg causing numerous surgeries on bones and knee left me with no cartilage at all. I have been in constant pain just when walking and trying to hold off on a knee replacement since I have been told due to my weak bones it may not work and I could lose my leg. I went to a local running store to see if there was anything that could help. I have now had these Arahi shoes for about a week and they are a godsend!! With the help of an insert and these shoes I am able to walk without much pain in my knee!! I would have never imagined it was possible.. thank you for such a great shoe!

I use one pair to jog and a second pair to wear casual. The best for my pronation.

This is my new everyday all the time shoe. Very very comfy and Yes I can run in them! But I can walk, shop, go out, anything in it too. Super cute and have received a lot of great complements on them. I'm buying another pair in a different color soon, but this one will be my favorite for a long long time!

Marathon runner, training shoe