Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

I love the shoes, but needed half of a size bigger. Out of stock and don't know when they will be in stock. So disappointing. I had my heart set on these shoes.

Bought a pair of Arahi 7 when they first came out. Wrote a semi-positive review. I have come to like them over the months I have worn them. Was thrilled to see a new dark blue (Midnight) option and ordered them in size 12. They arrive quickly and fit just like the first pair. Hooray. However, the color on the website does not accurately represent the actual shoe color, which is a more muted, grayish blue than what is pictured. I like the color, especially relative to the other choices available in women's size 12. It's just not the vibrant, dark blue pictured on the website.

The shoes feel a bit tight even though I bought Arahi 7's in the same size before. I'm hoping this will go away as I break them in though this was never a problem in the past. (I've wearing Arahi's for years.)

I was so excited with the color and the way they are made. Unfortunately, I need the "WIDE" width, as these are not true to normal width. Also need now a size 9. I want to order an additional HOKA sneaker at the new size when my replacement 9 wide, 8 1/2 size sneaker arrives.

I love the look of this shoe- and I am a huge fan of Hokas in general. I ordered my usual size and width- for me, this make is too narrow. I have exchanged it for the Challenger. Obviously I could have tried a wider size but I didn't want to risk another bad fit.

so comfortable and solid, good arch support (my first go-to feature) and long-lasting (this is my fifth pair of hokas but the first two pair i ever bought are almost 5 years old and still holding up very well) - for me, so far, sizing has been very true - the only challenge, for me, is that hokas makes almost too many types of shoes so it's too time-consuming for me to shop online, try to figure out the best shoe for me and then hope the shoe i might want comes in my size and color combo (because the colors are seriously great fun) - in fact, i ended up with the arahi 7 only because a store carried hokas and the saleswoman was super in helping me identify the right style for me (again, arch support)

I have been very happy with my Arahi 6s but I walk about 100 miles a month so wore out my last pair so had to buy a new pair. I read all the reviews and was hesitant given the reviews were lukewarm. I bought my usual size 5 (I'm actually a size 4 in dress shoes, so normally a 5 is on the bigger side) and they were really tight when I put my inserts in (I had them in my arahi 6s also) and uncomfortable to wear. I ended up sizing up to a 5.5 and they fit better but are now just a tiny bit big. I have kept them as they seem to be the best option.

I wanted to like these shoes, but the Arahi 6 is better. I don't like the new material, it creases up when I walk around the toes and it's very uncomfortable. The support seems to be really good, but I am returning these. Wish I could order the Arahi 6 again because those are my favorite Hoka style.

I love my Clifton 9s. So cushiony and comfortable. So I purchased Arahi 7. I like them but they are definitely different. They are naturally more narrow and tight fitting. Not necessarily bad, but had I known then what I know now, I may have ordered the wide width. My Cliftons are not wide width they are normal width. I probably will go to a store for my next pair to try on in person.

I love HOKA! This style runs narrow. My foot is not wide, but these were too tight across the upper foot, so I ordered a half size larger and that didn't help. I loved the shoe but decided this style wasn't for me. The Clifton 9 worked better.

I started my Hoka journey with the Clifton 9. Loved it over the top 100% until the sole fell apart after 4 months. Then Hoka recommended the Solimar. While it is a comfortable shoe, it can not withstand the workouts I do. There is not enough support in the mid to toe area. Moving on to the Arahi 7. My first time wearing them for a workout was a lot different than my previous Hoka shoes. The Arahi 7 has a lot of support. I mean a lot. All over. My feet felt like they were on the verge of cramping for the first 15 minutes. Then my feet, and probably the shoe a little, adjusted. If you are looking for a more 'cloud' like shoe, this is not it. Try the Clifton or the Bondi. The Arahi has a firmer sole and feel by far. Providing they hold up to my workouts, I'll definitely keep the Arahi 7's.

I have requested an exchange for a size 8.5. I haven't received them yet. I have other Hoka shoes which are great.

I really liked these at first. After a couple runs I started to feel a lot of pressure on outside foot. I tried another run in Clifton's and realized the Arahi were just too narrow. They are pretty, comfy for walking, responsive, but just too narrow. I have a normal width foot but collapsing arch.

Used for walking 4 to 5 miles a day. The platform of the shoe could be a little more cushy common. It feels a little too stiff.

I have flat feet and these shoes plus compression socks were exactly what I needed to relieve the foot pain I had after a 4 mile walk. I'm forever grateful

The first pair I order was an 8,as I usually wear size 8. I had to return for a 7 1/2 because the heel was sliding up and down. So far the 7 1/2 size seem good. The arch feels weird but I think that's because I'm used to flat shoes. These are wide width but feel narrow on the sides. We will see what happens. My cloud shoes feel more comfortable but these are new and could need to be broken in.

I can understand how, if you have wide feet, the new style might not be your favorite. I am loving these. The toe box has not been too tight. The heel isn't slipping. They still have enough cushion to keep my feet from aching. I purchased a black pair and am getting ready to buy another color.