Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 2

First of all I'd like to say I LOVE my Arahis...when I first get them, and for several months afterward. That said, I feel like they 'break down' way too fast for what I'm paying for them. Before a year is even up, I've had 2 pair (this is going to back to the original Arahi) suddenly become unwearable due to onset of knee, hip, and back pain. If I change to a different shoe, the problem goes away. I'm not wearing them all day every day, nor am I wearing them to run (or walk) miles a day. The shoes are worn at first to the Y where I walk a mile or two or use the elliptical. Sometimes I may wear them to work, where I have a desk job. After a couple of months, and an older pair of Arahis starts causing me pain, I buy a new pair for the Y and use the previous Y pair for slipping on to walk the dog or go to the grocery store. I was wondering if others have had the same experience. It is very disappointing to spend that much money to only have them become painful to wear in months. They are the most comfortable shoe going for me when they are new, but the issue I'm having with them becoming uncomfortable way too fast is making me to not want to buy another pair.

I need stability shoes for overpronation, but the soles are way too stiff on these. I walked around in the house only for a little bit, and it was an immediate nope. The soles felt so hard.

Arahi 2 is quite different than the original model. The arch support seems like it’s too far back on my foot. I don’t know if going up a half size would help. So sad - been wearing the original model for quite some time. Another case of changing something that didn’t need changing.

My podiatrist wants me in Hokas. i have ordered so many pairs to try and find 2 to 3 pairs. This is what I have learned. I wore a 9.5 or 10 wide. In Hoka I am 10.5 wide and many are just not wide enough when you have foot issues. I love the brand but having trouble. I did find that Gaviota has a wider toe box and if you try a mens wide that is one width wider than the womens wide. Hope this helps. I hope Hoka is working on wider shoes in general.

one shoe seemed a bit shorter than the other...good arch support - which I wanted but sadly had to return.

Love the width and length of the Hokas, but the arch hits me too far back on my foot. Just the wrong last I think. Also, that sold color (blue) just accentuates the size of a large foot!

Someone needs to tell Hoka to bring back Arahi 1. It was an amazing shoe and permitted me to run with no foot pain. This Arahi 2 is not nearly as comfortable and it also doesn't provide as much cloud-like lift-off as the Arahi 1. I've only done a few short runs in it so far, so maybe I'll adjust, but right now I'm afraid that my foot and knee will ache terribly if I do a longer run in this shoe. Thank goodness I didn't throw out my Arahi 1 yet! It's SO annoying when a company changes anything about a running shoe other than the color (which I really don't care about in a running shoe)

I bought these as a first time try. They are a wider shoe than I like. I actually have to make myself wear them. Not nearly as comfortable as my Brooks transcends. I don't really like the style either. I probably won't be buying another pair.

Hoka brand was recommended to me for great walking support. After reading several reviews, I wanted to try a few of the different styles so I could find the pair that worked best for me. Although the support is awesome, these are a bit narrow and irritated my right arch. Thank you Zappos for such a great return policy so I can find the perfect pair!!

Do not like the new style. Very disappointed. My last 2 the arahi 1 were so much more comfortable. The arabi 2 shoe hurts my foot so bad after my 12+ hr shift that I can hardly walk.

This brand definitely feels narrower than other shoes I've worn/tried on. I usually wear a medium, but every medium I've tried on has been far to narrow for my feet. Unfortunately, the shoes that I like or seem as though they would fit well do not come in a wide or the wide is out of stock. :(

i normally love Hoka Arahi, but the Arahi 2 is way too narrow in the toe area. Just do not feel they have the support that I am used to with Hoka.

They don't compare with Hoka One One Arahi 2 in quality, style, and fit.

Heel slips when walking