Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 5

I really loved my Arahi 3 & 4! Even though they appeared a bit "clunky", they were great shoes for me & eliminated any knee pain I'd had from running in other shoes. I'm a fairly lightweight runner, and wore the 4's when training for a 15K & Half marathon- I had no issues at all. When it came time to get a new pair, I of course went for the Arahi 5. They did seem a bit narrow when I was trying them on in the store, but I thought that was just the "new shoe" feel. Now I wish I had spent more time trying other styles. These are definitely not as comfortable as the previous models- they feel too narrow/tight. I've started having some knee discomfort & feel like my stride is not what it used to be. I thought I might need some time to break these in, but I guess I'll have to invest in a different new pair of shoes so things don't get worse. Whatever overhauls they did on the 5 just aren't working for me. Really bummed, as I loved my 3s & 4s!

I bought these just for wearing casually. I wear to work (in an office), light shopping, etc. I don't use this pair for strenuous exercise. They look great and are super comfortable. However, I have one spot of the sole on the bottom of both of my shoes that was poorly glued down and this part of the sole has broken off completely on one shoe and slightly on the other. I've only owned the shoes for about 3 months. I wonder if anyone else has this problem.

I am a huge Hoka fan and wear them exclusively down to the Recovery slide and Recovery shoe. This is definitely not my first Arahi either and this one just didn't feel the same. It is a bit puckered around the shoelace area and doesn't resolve with readjustment of the laces. I will still try another pair and assume this is an oddity for this particular shoe. However I am a bit worried about a tend in workmanship.

This model does not provide the same amount of support and comfort as the Arahi 4. I wish I had understood that they are very different shoes. My mistake.

it is comfortable but cannot sustain to support heels. Ended my shift with achy feet.

The Arahi 5 lacing style has changed from the 3 and 4. Instead of lacing holes as previous models, the 5 has a fold over "pocket". One of the pockets did not catch the stitching on the underside. When I contacted customer care, they were less than helpful in helping me secure a replacement. Was able to source them myself through a non Hoka vendor. It's a shame since these are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever owned.

This is a great show, but it runs narrow. I had the arahi 4 and they were perfect. This shoe is too narrow for me, while jugging my toes get numb and my feet hurts. I would hope Hoka go back to their regular sizing/narrowness like the arahi 4. I'm unable to exchange, because I got rid of the box thinking these would work like the 4, but I was so so wrong. I guess I'll have to see if I can find the arahi 4 so I can finish my runs. I would recommend these to a friend only if they don't need a wider shoe. I'm disappointed with these arahi 5.

Please go back to your original sizing

Walking and exercise. The size in the store fit beautifully, however when ordered the size was a little smaller...tight fitting...

I love the light weight shoe, but the wide width caused sore toes and blisters!

The designs on the outside of the shoe are pealing off and I've only Worn them inside like 4 times. Disappointing for the price.

These specific shoes were recommended by a doctor I saw for plantar fascitis and I frankly find them lacking in arch support and heel padding.

Very disappointed that the toe box of version 5 is not as roomy as the previous 2 versions. Unable to wear and will return.

The shoe seems to run small. The comfort was not what I expected either. But it is a really nice looking sneaker.