Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 5

The shoes are not as good as I thought they were. A nurse recommended them to me. She loves her's. I do not like mine. I had exchange them from a 9B to a 10 wide. It's just doesn't compute. I don't like them

I'm really disappointed. I wear this shoe because my orthopedic surgeon says they are the best for me. Waited forever for the Arahi 5 to come out. My toe is already cracked from normal wear.

This pair of shoes brought back all of my orthopedic issues that I have been working so hard to alleviate. The Arahi 4 was a game changer for me, and I assumed the 5 would be the same but it is absolutely not. So disappointing and not cheap.

The past Arahi shoes were so comfortable and fit perfectly. I am a nurse and on my feet all day. I wear a 7.5 wide, and the Arahi 5's felt narrower than previous models. Unfortunately, had to return them. Please bring back the previous model/width

Hi, I'm 75 yrs old, and my Hokas are very important to me in walking comfort, when I exercise. I'm not liking this new pair of Arahi5 as it's not comfortable like my last pairs of Arahis. These are the first ones to hurt the balls of my feet,and in my right shoe I get a pain into my toe when I walk. I have tried walking in them 3 times, but can't tolerate it. They do not have enough support @ arch area, like my other pairs. Shoes feel flatter, and 'thinner', and donot have the 'wavy' feel of walk compared to my Arahis before. I love my Arahi2 in marlin/ blue ribbon! And still wear them as I can't my new ones. If I can get more pairs of Arahi2 in that color, in size 5.5, I will!!!! My new Arahi5 says B5.5, does that make a difference? I'd like to return this new pair.

I have bunions and bunionettes and it's difficult to find shoes that accommodate them comfortably. These shoes are too narrow for me, even in wide. I love the Gaviota 2 and thought maybe these would be similar. Disappointed. Will be returning them.

Loved the Arahi 3. Then came along the Arahi 4. They were not as comfortable as the 3. Now here comes the Arahi 5. They kill my feel. I never had heel pain until I got these shoes. Needless to say I will be returning them. I love Hoka but the Arahi 5 has major changes and my foot does not like them form some reason.

I have owned Gaviota 1 and now Gaviota 2 and, while Gaviota 2 are firmer, both of them are comfortable and give me stability and arch support. I decided to try Arahi 5 in case they were softer than Gaviota 2. I found them even firmer (not "walking on clouds" anymore) and even the wide ones are narrow. +1 cm narrower than Gaviota wide (which is significant for me). I ended up returning the Arahi. And the colors... black and pale blue... meh. (Why aren't the wide shoes not available on the same colors the regular shoes are?)

too small in toe box

I first ordered a wide pair and were may to big so ordered half side smaller. Wore 3 times and they hurt my feet.

I do not like this shoe at all I wasted my money on them. I purchased them because I'm on my feet all day and they contribute to the pain I feel around my feet, knees and ankles. I wouldn't buy another pair. I'm so disappointed

The sole of these shoes are incredibly soft, I originally thought this was a good thing but it is TERRIBLE for durability. I have had them for 2 weeks and they are pretty much trashed from just normal daily walking.

Used for walking, not as comfortable as I thought the would be. I got blisters on my toes. I wear 9 in nike and they fit like a glove. Also have PF and they hurt my feet even more. I wanted to like them , I have to return

I decided to try Hoka after many friends raving. However, after 2 days of wearing, I had a painful blister on the inside bottom of right heel and the tops of both feet were in so much pain, I could barely walk on day 3. I had to return them.

I was contemplating returning the shoes because they are too tight. I ordered these on-line so I didnt try them on prior to purchasing. Unfortuantely, a glass of wine got spilled on the shoes so I am stuck with them. I would recommend trying on the shoes before purchasing. I've thought it would be safe since I've purchased HOKA's previously.

I have always been a fan of Hoka running shoes but for some reason this style hurts my feet and I can barely walk 3 miles in these. I usually purchase the Hupana but they are discontinued and these were recommended but not a good match

Would need to be fitted for this shoe. It did not fit.

Had to return this pairthe Wide really wasn't very wide. I have several other pairs of Hokas that I wear every daybut these didn't cut it. In fact overall I wish the Hoka product line was a tiny bit wider.

WAs not comfortable on me. Fit OK, but not comfortable

This shoe was not comfortable due to the tongue of the shoe.

I returned them a month ago and ordered a replacement. Nothing received yet.