Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 2
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188 total reviewsReview Breakdown:
73%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
4%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
7%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
75%"Felt true to size"
79%"Felt true to width"
61%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Wow! My feet pronate in both directions. But this shoe keeps my feet so stable. I feel like I can run and train in comfort, finally. Also, so many stability shoes are so boring looking. I love the look and low 4mm drop. I woke up this morning and my ankles weren't as sore; noticeable difference!
Ryan J,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Y'all got the fit right with this shoe; not too narrow and not too wide - just right. Great shoe stability also. Light weight is always a nice bene for any running shoe. And most importantly, blue is my favorite color of endurance equipment so there ya have it.
Stay O,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These are my very first pair of Hoka's and I am now a convert lol. These are the most comfortable and stylish running shoe I have owned. Best believe I will be ordering more in the near future.
Funklord,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I've now use Bondi 4 and 5, Tracer and a few pair of Altras and I am liking these best so far. They do start off stiff in the upper but this loosens up after 2-3 runs. I am prone to a lot of knee pain and issues and so far I am about 30-40 miles into this pair and they feel great. Good stability when my legs start to tire, good cushion but more responsive than others.. pretty significant stack height which makes me have to be a little more careful as I am prone to rolling ankles on uneven surfaces but even still, looking forward to using these as my primary training shoes for my first full marathon.
Marathon_under_construction,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wear them to train and I wear them all day. They are as light as air and give me the cushion where I need it.
I am a woman and love the wider toe box.
WSK,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
great shoe
Al,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Best running shoes ever, Pain free, comfortable and very stable.
Alex,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Really enjoying the shoe. Look forward to a run now
None,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Fittable, cushion able, comfortable, supportive...simply the best of the very best.
Guille,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
So when you first put them on they feel stiff. But once you get going a natural stable stride takes over, After my first 4 mike run in them I started feeling the cushioning more. Nice. Felt like I just wanted to keep going in them. Glad I went up a 1/2 size. Recommend trying for anyone needing a support shoe.
Mike,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
very confortable
Glc,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Just love the shoes. They are light, comfortable and provide great cushioning during my runs.
Alex,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Recently went to a podiatrist who recommended Hoka to compensate for a little pronation. Arahi 2 are my first Hoka's and they are great. I've had a comfortable running experience on the road and gravel trails - far superior to my previous shoes in all dimensions.
Warwick,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Just picked them up yesterday and am very impressed after two runs. Awesome cushion for my heals and great feel for the front of my feet
WesH,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This is a great support shoe if you over pronate. I ran a 1/2 marathon in them and have about 40 miles or training. Happy with cushion and support. My only issue was that shoe laces had manufacturing flaw and fraying in about 1 inch section. Customer service would not send me new laces but did refund some $ to make it right.
Ian,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wear these at work. They are very comfortable on tile flooring. I added Powerstep orthotic inserts to increase arch support. The one negative is the fabric top eventually started to separate at one of seams on the side after about 6 months of daily wear and walking 2 or 3 miles per day. I ordered an identical pair once the separation started because overall I love these shoes.
Dave,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Fits well, as I am on my feet all day and do a lot of standing and walking. My feet feel better than they did at the end if the day.
JEG,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I'm a 215 lb man that runs 10-12 miles a week. These shoe took a little time to adjust to but I really like them. My knees don't hurt near as bad and I'm enjoying my runs more.
Drew,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I like the sneaker but I believe there was a small defect in the tongue as 1 is longer than the other.
Runner,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Started running in this model after Conquest was discontinued. Good amount of cushioning and stability. Works very well for me. Good shoe.
Waad-A,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This is a great running shoe that I enjoy running in. I'm thankful that Hoka still carries the Arahi 2 online, as the Arahi 3 did not work out for me, the upper was too big/too loose. The upper in the Arahi 2 is more substantial and seems to be just right for me.
One thing that I would change about the Arahi 2 is to lower the heel to toe differential from 5mm to 4mm, and then see how that would feel on runs (that's the only reason why I took off a star for the Arahi 2). Otherwise, it's a great shoe.
John W,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
3 miles run for traning. Are very comfortable shoes. A little heavy than expected.
Joe,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I really like this shoe, but after trying it around the house for several hours, my feet were crying bloody murder. I'm afraid my feet are just getting more finicky as I age and these shoes felt very hard and did not have enough soft cushioning for me. Plus, they felt like my feet were being squeezed because they just did not have enough width in the toe box. The style is very nice and the color was just what I wanted. I'm so sad that they just did not work for my horrible feet. If you have normal feet, you should probably give them a try as they are very nice looking and probably have enough cushioning for most people.
Thanks to Zappos I will be able to try again ... perhaps I will give a wide a try and see if that helps, although they will probably still be too stiff underfoot.
I'd also recommend:
Altra
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Have run in the original Arahi and also the Bondi 5. Biondi 5 was reaching the end of it life with me (400 miles). Needed a shoe for the Honolulu Marathon. Went with the Arahi 2 because I didn't think I wanted such a heavy feeling shoe (Bondi 5). So with 50 miles on the Arahi 2, ran the marathon and shoes worked out fine. No blisters, no sore foot-joint-knee issues (just regular sore muscles). Only issue I am noticing is that liner along the inner heal has worn a hole in the right foot and wearing thin on the left foot (135 miles). Have never had that issues with any other shoe I've owned before. I suppose I wouldn't care if I was over 300 miles, but it seems way to early for this to be happening.
Lake F,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I really like Hoka , will say no shoe is perfect , that is why the 4 stars , but when I give 4 stars thats as close as it gets . #1 Zappos is a 4.5 in their service how fast its shipped and how it arrives , can always leave this as part of my review. Arahi 1 or 2 about the same and its great with cushioning and good support . Have worn Bondi 5&6 Clifton 3&4 , this Arahi is the best
Lew-, Zappos Customer,
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