Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

The Arahi 7 in wides are more narrow than previous versions of the Arahi lineup. I wish they brought back the responsive instead of the balanced they have now. The Gaviota 5 are excellent for wide feet but the plush design is way to soft. I've had 3 pairs of the Arahi 5, 1 pair of thr Arahi 6, 1 pair of the Gaviota 5 and now one pair of the disappointing Arahi 7. The perfect fit would be the Gaviota 5 in wide with a responsive cushioning. So far the Arahi 5 have been the best for the Arahi line up. If Arahi made an extra wide it may be better. We shall see but the Arahi 7 is a disappointment, to me anyway.

The usual Hoka quality. However, I had to return the shoes, not for quality problems but because I have a very high arch, which prevented me to even fit into the shoe.

Snug width, but okay. Tried for walking on streets, not enough support overall. Felt like middle of the bottom of shoe gives in and feels like your walking on a hard surface. Not enough support, felt very flimsy. Liked the color (Dark Blue and white) wish Bondi came in that color.

I've been running in Arahi 6's since they initially came out, running three marathons in them and other races in them, so I was extremely disappointed with the new version. Because I couldn't tolerate the 7's on my foot, I had to race with my old 6's instead of the new ones I bought for my upcoming race. I don't know exactly what changed, but the toe box feels more narrow, toe bruises and blood blisters started to form on some light break in runs I had planned before the race. The ankles also rub something fierce compared to the 6's which caused issues on race day with my old shoes. I still finished the race, but my performance suffered due to the pain I had on my feet going in. It's a shame because after a spinal fusion surgery these were the best shoes I could find for distance/endurance running for me without a tremendous amount of back pain. That went out the window with the 7's, even a few mile shake out run caused pain. I'll have to go to the drawing board and find a new brand or try out the Graviota's (which I don't have a lot of faith in now).

I had been having problems with my heels and ankles, injury from having increased my training distances too quickly over a period of about a month. I laid off from running and tried hiking, but my heel and ankles seemed not to be getting any better until I bought these shoes! I am feeling much better. I still feel my heels and ankles from time to time, but I can tell I am getting better. These shoes are really making a difference!

Was having a great deal of arch pain (I'm flat footed) and the doctor recommended these along with arch support inserts. Very comfortable...I got some for the indoor and outdoor because I can no longer go barefoot in the house. Sizing was spot on with an ample footbed in a regular width.

I wear my ARAHI 7 shoes every day, since I have neuropathy in both legs, and these shoes really do lessen the pain in my legs and feet. I really do feel like I'm walking on air.

I 've had three knee replacements and an ankle fusion so the Hokas are a godsend for my beat up legs.

Great fit and support! I walk 5 miles daily and these shoes are the best I have tried.

The sure has changed regarding the width. It is no longer a wide shoe even though you buy a wide. The makers of the shoe is now making them narrow versus a larger front foot fit. I hate it and returned it.

I needed to replace my Gaviota 4's and decided to try the Arahi 7's to save a few bucks. They just are not as comfortable as the Gaviotas. I tried to go through a break-in period with them hoping they would be more comfortable for walking, but after a month, i have given up. I will purchase another pair of Gaviotas and keep these for casual wearing.

Purchased 10.5 and sizing was way too tight. I usually wear 10 so order half larger size and still too tight.

Shoe doesn't fit comfortably and I don't feel the support as much as I did with the last ones I bought

I loved the Arahi 6 and bought as many pairs as I could. The 7 is a much different shoe, too narrow at the box, too wide at heel, and lacking the stiffness in the sole that made the 6 so good for supporting the arch & post tibial tendon. Needed a month of PT and a different brand of shoes to get back on my feet after a few weeks in these 7s.

The most narrow and stiff shoe I have ran in. I love the Clifton 9s but I needed a stability shoe. I wanted to like these but they are uncomfortable to run in. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and gave it time to break them in. I began developing blisters in my right foot, and then my left foot. I tried applying blister patches that attach to the insoles, really trying to make these work. After a month I contacted customer support to return these under the 60 day policy. I was given a link to start the process but every day it says the system is down and to come back in 2 hours. Another month later and the system is still "down". I can only recommend this shoe to someone who has a narrow foot and likes shoes more on the stiff side. Do not rely on the ability to try these shoes and exchange them if they don't work out for you.

I had a great experience with the Arahi 5s and 6s. Ran hundreds of miles and been through multiple pais of the 5s and 6s. The 7s are way too narrow and hurt my feet. Very disappointed with the design change.