Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 5

I'm a nurse with a bunion... I love these shoes!

I've really struggled to find a shoe for my wide feet and heavier frame. My typical go-to is the Nike Pegasus but I had been a little disappointed with their "Air" lines and I wanted to try something with a "wide" option. After a couple of other kinds of shoes that hurt my feet or left me feeling unsupported, I got the Arahi 5 for the stability and the reactivity and hit the road. My runs were fine - no foot pain or injuries - but I didn't feel the lightness I had hoped for. They also don't have as much flexibility as I like. I do work ten hour shifts on my feet, though, and have really enjoyed these shoes at work.

I over pronate and heel strike so I was on the search for a new pair of running shoes. I currently have brooks and although they seem to have more cushion than the hokas, the Hokas are much lighter. I do wish these had a bit more cushion but I guess that would add to the weight. All in all I'm pretty satisfied with trying these out and glad I added them to my running rotation

Someone who has a pronation, I search for stability shoes that work for me. I tried Hoka's before and they didn't work. Little did I know, I didn't choose the shoe that worked for my running type. These shoes work great for stability and plunge you forward in your run unlike ASICS Kayano and Brooks Adrenaline which are heavy on the heal. For running shoes I always size up 1/2 or a full size for comfort. In this instance I got the wide and sized up 1/2 and they were perfect. Only downfall is the color options, being a female, I like a variety I can choose from and these color choices weren't the best.

My first pair of Hokas and first pair of stability shoes. Impressed with how light and bouncy they are. Other people are correct, they are very narrow. I also run in Altra's and On's (one wide brand and one narrow brand) and these are the most narrow. If you have a medium foot you can adjust the laces if you need more room, but if you have anything close to a wide foot I would opt for the wide size for that extra space in the toe box.

Won a pair of Hoka's during an exercise challenge at my gym. Took me months to purchase because I just don't like the styles. The fit is fine ...just a little rubbing on one foot but I am still breaking them in. I rotate my sneakers daily so I will wear them occasionally but don't think I will purchase another pair on my own.

As a floor nurse that packs a few thousand steps per 12-hour shift, I decided to try this shoe. Can I say right away, they are SOOOOOO light! After wearing them for a couple of weeks, I am completely pleased with my purchase. The only downside and reason for a .5 less than perfect rating is that there is not much arch support.

They have great support though a little tight.

My first pair of Hoka shoes had a special insert at Fleet Feet in Greenville, but buying online prevents me from having the inserts. How could I get the inserts now that I have moved away from Greenville?

I got these shoes professionally recommended for the tendonitis I got while training for my half marathon a few years ago, and every time I need a new pair, I get the latest version. These did feel a little tight, though, and sometimes seem to cut the circulation off from my pinky toe, so if you normally gett a wide shoe, I would recommend sticking to that.

Am 85 and sometimes have problems with balance so this design may be safer than the other 3 models I have been wearing over the years.

The Arahi 5 has a lot of improvements compared to the Arahi 4. The sole has more dense rubber and feels a bit more cushy. The tongue is softer. The inside of the shoe has a fabric mesh instead of the plastic like feature in the Arahi 4. The Arahi 5 toe box runs a bit narrow, felt pressure along the pinky toes and down. Had to return for another size.

This is a beautiful shoe in mosaic blue/luminary green! SOOO comfortable and I love the new design of the heel which doesn't aggravate my achilles. If you don't need custom orthotics, this is the perfect shoe. If you do need them just know that with the Hoka insole out, and your orthotic in, it will sit MUCH higher on your arch. I walked 2.5 miles yesterday and kept wondering why I could feel the arch support so much. By the end it was painful. Last night I had cramps in my arch and today it's swollen and feels bruised. I put my orthotic in my old Arahi 2's for comparison. Sure enough it sat a LOT higher. Probably 1/4"> There is no way I can wear my orthotics with these shoes. I'm going to try them without orthotics. Maybe I won't need them!

I am on my feet all day on concrete. These shoes make all the difference!

I want to like these, but they don't feel as stable and comfy as my Bondi 5,6! Guess, I need to stick to Bondi!