Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

These shoes are great for everyday wear! They aren't as squishy as my Clifton's but they have more stability, which is what I was looking for.

These sneakers have been highly recommended by our son & daughter by marriage & so far I love them! They even make a bit taller!! Very comfortable & will be using them to walk on our Summer trip to Italy, Greece & Croatia!

I wanted to wait a while before I wrote a review, and I've had these for about 2 months now. Mainly I'll be comparing them to my Clifton 9s, which I love! Right out of the box, they are VERY "stable" - stiffer sole, much less cushion under the heel, high and stiff arch support, narrower shoe. I have narrow-ish feet that are pretty flat, so I wasn't sure this shoe was going to work. For the first 2-3 weeks or so, every time I would wear them to work (on my feet all day), I would come home with a bruised-like soreness on my heels, arch, and outer edge of my foot. This worried me BUT now that I've had them for a little and walked/ran in them a few times, I LOVE them. I reach for them just as much as my Clifton's, alternating them each day at work. They have more ~give~ now in the cushion and arch, and I find that they perfectly support my feet. I don't think they would be best for 12-hr shifts, however, because they are not THAT cushiony. Great lifting (even legs!), walking, and quick/shorter run shoes! 4/5 only because I wish you didn't have to break them in, but it is worth it IMO.

Job requires me to be standing/ walking 10 hours a day, purchased these for work & haven't had lower back pain since the first day of wearing them to work. Upon arrival I wore them around the house to check fit & noticed my step being lightly corrected, this caused me to fight against the guidance because I was focusing on it. Once worn at work I quickly forgot about the fact that I was wearing new shoes & to my surprise experienced how much better I could feel at the end of the day (didn't need advil to get to sleep) & that's pretty amazing. These have become an essential part of my workgear now. They may just be 5 star, depending on the longevity of product, we'll see.

Easily broken in. Hold up well for 3 mile power walk. Fit is a bit smaller than my last pair.

Walking only

Love the color however I would Go up half size especially let People know for plantar fasciitis they fit very snug at the top of shoe. Wear them a few hours at a Time to stretch them.

Shoe is narrow and tight fit.

The shoes are mostly fine. It is a little firmer and this makes tongue of the shoe dig into the top of my foot. If I'm running, I have to just loop the laces through the second loop instead of the top. The support is good.

Would prefer to have this in the wide size

They don't feel too much different from the Ahari 6, which is still my favorite. It does feel like there isn't as much room in the toes. Also, I hope Hoka can fix the back of the shoe on the inside where your heel sets as it seems to wear very quickly. Overall Hoka is still my favorite sneaker and the most comfortable I have ever worn.

This shoe is lightweight and so comfortable. I have a lot of foot problems and this show has helped tremendously with my plantar fasciitis and my over pronation. I ordered my regular size and it fit perfectly. The only complaint I have is that the tongue is a little short. Another half inch on the tongue would have been perfect. I highly recommend this shoe!!

I purchased these shoes because my orthopedic foot surgeon gave me a list of shoes that I should consider. I compared several different shoes and decided on this shoe. It has definitely helped the condition she is treating me for. I do wish it had more cushion though. They seem to stain easily. I think I should try the Gaviota or Stinson.

Felt tight at first but after wearing them they are perfect !

I like the colors, shoes fit well. My problem with this purchase is you charged me sales tax and In Massachusetts we do not pay a tax on clothing or shoes. Why? The other item is I had purchased another pair of sneakers, they did not fit, I returned them and received a credit, however, the sales tax you had charged me did not get returned. This is a problem and I wonder where the income from this sales tax charged is going? Can you help?

These are nice looking shoes that comfortably cradled my heels with great cushion. I could tell they'd be helpful for my plantar fasciitis. However, they were a bit too narrow, and I had to send them back.

Love the color! I'd be a happy camper if these came in a W.

I love the look and stability. I had to go up a half size and order a wide shoe. But I think I'll be happy!

Had to return. Too narrow. I wound but if this color came in wide

Although the Arahi 7 is not quite as comfortable as the Arahi Five, I am satisfied with the purchase. The toe seems to be a little bit more narrow, but not uncomfortable. Many have said that the shoe was stiff, but it's not an issue. I am quite happy with the Arahi 7.

I was excited to try on my new Hoka Arahi 7s when they arrived. After wearing Brooks for years (still do!) I was anxious about spending this much on a shoe that I was unsure would work for me. I walk around 5 miles a day and really need a shoe I can depend on. After adjusting the laces to my foot, I wore them around the house for awhile. They just felt *different* from my tried and true Brooks. Kind of stiff. I put them back in the box to return but decided to give them another try. After wearing around the house for a couple of days, they loosened up and I decided to keep them. I may still be a Brooks girl for life, but I like my Hokas for a change up! Glad I kept them! I wear an 8.5 M and ordered an 8.5 M. True to size.