Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

I have been running in this shoe for a little over a year and as an older runner you need good support and cushioning. The ARAHI 7 provides that in abundance and gives me a very supportive run without feeling big or bulky. In fact it helps me keeping running when sometimes I feel its time to hangup the running shoes. Now I do running and walking and the Hoka Arahi is great for either. It's a fantastic shoe.

Wear as dress only! My doctor prescribed this shoe due to my ankles! L. This is My second pair however I was disappointed in my first pair which was A-6 because after a short period of time the inside of the heel at the top started to tear and now the tear is about one inch on both shoes so I have to really watch out for blisters!

I had wanted to switch things up and get a stable shoe for the warmer months, but I was put off by the bad reviews regarding the narrowness of the Arahi 7s. I'm very happy I didn't listen to any of that and took a chance on these. I've always needed wide shoes and the Arahi wides fit perfectly. Yes, the firmer upper and thicker tongue lock in your forefoot for a stable ride, but that is expected from a stability shoe; and you can easily adjust your lacing / tightness (I just laced through the final eyelet to pull the heel forward, as I have done with every other Hoka I've worn). I don't find Arahis any narrower than my Cliftons or Rincons; in fact the Arahis feel wider than the latter. Quite a contrast to the absurd cuts of other brands such as Asics, Saucony, and Brooks; thanks to Hoka I haven't had to deal with those since 2020. Now, in case it matters, I do wear thin compression socks because I've never liked the extra thickness of regular tube socks. Also, I didn't need to break these in unless you count my wearing them indoors for a bit to get a feel for the lacing and the step. Then I took them for a 3 mile test run and they were perfect. The first thing I noticed was the exceptional cushion in the forefoot, something that is grossly lacking in other brands (e.g. the NB Fresh Foam where all the most of the cushion is in the heel & midfoot, and my forefeet feel as if they're falling off of a cliff). These Arahis make for consistent stability and cushion from heal strike through roll and toe off. That feels just a hair less bouncy than my Cliftons or Rincons, but to me that is an acceptable trade-off for the uniform support throughout each stride. Again, something I want from a stability shoe. Other than that they are as high quality as every other Hoka I've tried. I'm really glad to have these for my summer runs.

My favorite Hoya shoe tho I have only tried 3 models. I buy 3-4 pair a year, perfect for my flat feet!

Love this shoe very comfortable for walking on a daily basis I bought a second pair and probably will be buying my third pair soon.

Lightweight and extremely comfortable

Feel good

I am obsessed with these running shoes - I don't think I will ever trade for another brand.

Great shoes for everyday use so comfortable that you forget you are wearing one. Good for walking, biking, and working out I used it in every activity

Awesome

Greatly reduces my foot pain!

I never write reviews, but I got to give it to HOKA, these are winners. My fiance is VERY particular about comfort when it comes to shoes because he walks about 10 mi per day; and while he's a good sport and will wear what I find after LOTS of research, he's never loved a shoe as much as these Arahi 7s (which surprised me I thought he'd like the Clifton 9s). Everyday he wears them he comments on HOW comfortable they are. He truly loves them and it makes me SO HAPPY to have found him a shoe that is FINALLY COMFORTABLE! Thanks so much HOKA, we will definitely be ordering more pairs in the future, and maybe find him a running shoe he likes more than his Saucy ones.

So far so good Still breaking them in Classy clean cut look

I do a lot of low-impact cardio exercise. I wanted to diversify my fitness routine with running but worried about the impact of running. Hoka seemed to be the best option to mitigate these issues, and I'm impressed. When I've run with these shoes, my joints are happier than I expected. They helped me get into running much more quickly than I expected based on my research.

This is the most comfortable , stable shoe I have ever purchased and it looks great also.

I use the product for work, I'm on my feet all day. Great product.

Love the stability

I have been wearing sketchers, but on my feet all day at work. The hookah seems to position my feet in a way that I am more comfortable and at the end of the day my feet don't hurt anymore.

Great fit, very very comfortable . So far a favorite.

very comfatable for every day shoe