Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

I retuned them after a few days. They were not comfortable for me to wear walking or running. However, they did look nice.

I have worn Arahi 4., 5 & 6, men's 10 regular. The Arahi is as was cautioned in several reviews too narrow for me. I will go to a local retail store where I can try on both wide and regular

The Arahi 7 by HOKA is a significant step back compared to the Arahi 5 and 6 models. One of the most noticeable differences is the narrow fit, which is much tighter than previous versions. If you were a fan of the wider, more accommodating toe box in the Arahi 5 and 6, you'll likely be disappointed with the Arahi 7. The snug design makes it uncomfortable, especially for those with broader feet. Unfortunately, this issue overshadows any improvements in cushioning or support, and returning the shoe seems inevitable. Overall, it's hard to recommend the Arahi 7.

I've been running in Arahis for over five years. So I was surprised by how much more cramped the toe box on the 7 is. I did a half in this pair and ended up with badly bruised toenails on both feet. Two weeks later I count four hematomas under my nails and a massive blood blister on the end of another toe. I am developing these in spite of tightly lock-lacing the shoes. I still like the cushioning and the ride, but the toe box has become so uncomfortable that I'm looking for a new everyday trainer for the first time in over half a decade.

the shoe hurts one of my ankles, digs into the bone

I have bought this shoe 4 times as a men's x wide and the last pair is not wide and not as well made as the previous

Shoes are extremely noisy walking on pavement

Heavy to wear Feels Hot inside feet when worn

I'll start by saying I'm a big fan of hoka and their shoes. However these ones hurt my feet so bad. They're great for training in the gym but I any time I take these out on a run my feet are writihing in pain not even halfway through. I owned a pair of the previous generations and they were fantastic all around, I'm so not sure what changed but ouch. At least I can still use them in the gym.

I have run in numerous pairs of Arahi 6's. Loved the cushion and support. The new 7 felt very stiff and caused blisters on my feet. Hoka has been great in exchanging them for another shoe.

The Arahi 7's should be bought either 1/2 size greater than normal size or in wide.

I was able to put it on, but this has the similar narrow arch of the Bondi... I couldn't even walk without my arch being stabbed by the support turning up too soon Another return

You already did this to me with the Clifton, now the Arhai (!?) when a shoe works it doesn't need a redesign :( The new Arahi 7s are a shell of their former selves. Tight from heel to toe, they're a blisters wet dream that suffocates your feet and feels insanely heavy.

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 thr 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 J Frame support is still good, just to narrow for me.

I've worn 5 or 6 pairs of arahi 6s over the past few years. Best shoes I've ever had. Unfortunately the arahi 7s were much tighter on the front of my foot. Uncomfortably tight. I walked around my house a few times and was already very uncomfortable. Sadly, I had to return them. I'll probably try to stock up on a couple arshi 6s if I can find them.