Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 3

Although I found this shoe very attractive, I was completely disappointed with the lack of arch and overall support. I overpronate rather severely and need a lot of cushioning. This shoe lacked the cushioning and support I desperately need. This is the second pair of Hoka I've ordered and returned; I'm now giving up. Zappos as always though provided wonderful, fast service.

This shoe lasted only 3 months before the tread and heel of shoe became worn. My sneakers normally last 1 year. A rip-off!

Attractive, really comfortable for my hard-to-fit, troublesome feet, very cushy under the ball, standard medium-width forefoot and narrow enough in the back that my narrow heels do not slip. I like the shape of the front of the shoe, not too rounded that it looks clunky. I removed the innersole and use my orthotics, and the fit is fine. I am a pretty true 7.5 in almost all shoes, but I ordered this style in my usual 7.5 as well as 7 because some reviewers indicated the shoe ran large. I found that the 7.5 was true to size and a perfect fit so I am returning the smaller.

I should say upfront, I have had two knee replacements. Have continued to look for shoes that helps relieve pain and pressure on knees. Wore Brooks for years, but sit to low in heels for knees. Was thrilled with several styles of Hookas that took knee pain away, but after about 6 months have developed terrible bone spurs in my heels from the ridge inside where thickness of shoes seams and inserts meet. Cannot where any of the 10 plus pair I own again. After doctor identified cause, I am still trying to heal, before I can try something else due to severe pain.

I've no idea why these were advertised as having stability or being suitable for overpronators. I had to take them off and pack them right up to return after about three minutes on my feet because my knees were in such pain from the overpronation these shoes allow. I have been trained by a physical therapist in how to select shoes for stability and these fail big time on that account. The soles are very squishy, like skechers. The uppers have almost no stabiity. If you hold the heel in one hand and the toe in the other, they can be twisted easily, and that is what someone seeking stability needs to stay away from. They look good and if you do not need stability or correction of overpronation they would probably work well. But these are not shoes for people who need those things. I would put them in the fashion category.