Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

i like the way the shoe looks. the front of the shoe is very tight, usually buy regular fit, but maybe I should have bought a wide width. and my arch is sore from walking, i do have flat feet, but my other Hoka shoes don't make my feet sore. i need to return and get another style.

I bought my first pair of Arahi 6 on the recommendation of a colleague and loved it! Comfortable fit (need to size up by .5), good support, lightweight, branding was not too loud, colors were on point. Loved it so much that I bought 3 more pairs. With that being said, wanted to get another pair in a different color just to find that this model is no longer available. The next gen looks slightly different from the 6, and from the negative comments on here, appears that HOKA downgraded the shoe which is a shame. Ordered the Mach 6 instead and hoping it will be as comfort as my Arahi 6s.

Loved the white, but the sole is much harder than previous models. These hurt my feet after an hour or two. Last year's Anacapa Breeze had the same problem; this year it's fine. I do wish Hoka models were more consistent from year to year. It's frustrating and wastes my time. It makes me want to find a company with more stability.

I've worn and loved Arahis for years. Unfortunately this year's version 7 takes the Arahi downhill. The sole is downright hard and made my foot hurt after just an hour or two. Never had that experience before with this model. Last year I had a similar problem with Hoka's Anacapa Breeze (but not the regular Anacapa); this year's Anacapa Breeze is fine. I wish Hoka models were more consistent from year to year. It's frustrating.

These shoes hurt my ankles so I am unable to wear them

I have been trying to find a good walking shoe, and have heard so many recommendations for HOKA. I finally bit the bullet and spent the money and I'm so disappointed! They seem to fit but the first walk and I was in so much pain. Tried to push through and walked in them three days in a row before giving up. I wanted to love them so much.

I have bought MANY different Hokas Mach X, Mach 6, Cliftons and Bondi's, Kawana, Skyward X and they are always size 8 and fit beautiful/perfect. This is the first Hoka shoe that does not fit. My mom got an older style of Arahi that she loves, so i thought I would give it a try to buy for her, she and I wear the same size 8 in Hoka. This particular shoe runs MUCH narrow . I never had previously purchased wides in any Hoka, nor had to buy size 8.5. I just recently bought several different new pairs for both she and I so our foot is the same , the shoe is just smaller and or more narrow because the toe is very close to the front of shoe. I had already ordered the next size up 8.5 to see if it will work or will have to return it. They unfortunately do not have wides in that particular color so that is not an option.

I had to buy these shoes, because Hoka ruined the design of the Gaviota style. I have worn at least 100 pair of the Gaviota Style from style #1- almost every day since the #1"s came out. I changed them out once a month. The new Gaviota Style is a disaster. They look, and feel, like clown shoes. They widened the toe to make every shoe a wide shoe - even if you do not want wide shoes. They are a trip hazard. They ruined the design of the perfect shoe. It is worse than New Coke. I bought the Arahi 7 as a substitute, and they have ruined all of my socks. They are not as comfortable as the previous Gaviota Style, and they ruin your socks. All of my socks have turned black and purple. So, if you need stability shoes, that don't cause you to trip - you could to buy these, just be prepared to replace all of your socks. They are stable, and they do not cause you to trip - like the new Gaviota style. Hoka - you ruined the perfect shoe when you redesigned the Gaviota. We are in shock over your decision. Please return them to the original fit, and style. Thank you.

Sadly I am returning this shoe. I wore it indoors for 3 days and they still made my feet sore. It is very different from the Arahi 6 that I have and is comfortable on my feet. Love my HOKA's and have 5 pairs, but Not this shoe.

I LOVE Hokas and have been so pleased with all my other orders. The only good thing about these shoes is the color-otherwise they're narrow and horribly uncomfortable. DON'T waste your money on these!! I plan to return for a better style.

I have been wearing Hokas for the past 3+ years and have always loved them. I am an over pronate and have multiple surgeries on both feet. This my second of new style just in a different color. These black ones are running at a half size smaller than my first pair. I do t think I am going to be able to wear them. Very frustrating

I'd like to get information regarding which style would be a better fit. It's difficult to actually get advice from anyone at HOKA

The Arahi 6 is the best pair of Hoka's I have owned to date. I love my Cliftons, Bondi's, Kawana's, but they still aren't the Arahi 6. I thought I'd buy the Arahi 7, but they are so different! I ended up returning them and went with another pair of Cliftons... please bring back the Arahi 6 feel!

At first I was wow this feels great but as I continue to wear them they are not as comfortable and supportive as I thought. Heavy shoe and white is hard to clean.

I don't know how these are an updated model of the Arahi. It's a completely different shoe. Its so narrow and inflexible.

Bought these for my daughter. She sent them back stating they were very stiff and not at all comfortable. I exchanged them for a different style and she LOVES them.

I loved the feel o f these shoes but I only had them for about two months and the bottom started peeling. ive done nothing but walk in these. kinda makes me sad i spent that much money :(

This shoe is my favorite fit and style from HOKA. Unfortunately the quality of the soles are severely lacking. Orthotics only work if they're well supported. The average person can't tell how poorly the soles are constructed, those of us who wear orthotics can. Since this shoe only held up for 32 hours, I ordered a new pair thinking they were defective. The new pair didn't relieve any of my discomfort so they went back. HOKA is one of the few shoes recommended by my podiatrist so I've moved onto Bondi 8 with the hope they'll hold up better because they're more expensive. Come on HOKA, help us orthotic wearers out.