Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

I was very unhappy with this pair. I have purchased the exact same pair and size over the summer which are wonderful The new ones however are very tight on the ball of my feet. I thought perhaps I had to break them in but I can't manage to wear them more than an hour without pain. The consistency is sizing is awful.

I have been in every style of Arahi since they came out years ago. I have narrow feet and these shoes have been a game changer for me until the Arahi 7. 1st, I had to go up half a size which I have never done before with any other Arahi's and the fit is very different. Going up half a size makes the shoes wider for my feet & I ended up cutting out the tongue gusset because they were so difficult to get on and I hate the lacing!! Unless they go back to some of the features of the old Arahi's unfortunately these are my last pair!! I will have to go to another brand!!

I got these very excited but it is impossible to complete a full day walking. It rubbed in inner arch on my right foot so bad. I had to stop using it. So sad! I have never paid so much money for a pair of sneakers and it did not work.

My feet and legs hurt after wearing these for two short walks. I need to see how to return them.

I ordered Arahi 7s when my 3rd pair of Arahi 6s gave up the ghost, and they were incredibly narrow -- I have a narrow foot, but put them on and was immediately in pain. I was wearing thin running socks, but nothing helped. No way that I could wear them even for an hour in the house. I tried again the next day -- same result. I reluctantly exchanged the shoes for a wide and they're too big. I give up!

My previous style had been discontinued so I purchased the Hoka Arahi 7 2 months ago. I wear these shoes as general work shoes as a teacher. Mostly walking, I do not use these as my running shoes. I noticed a difference in fit but my main issues with this shoe are: 1. The insole had to be replaced within a month due to it "wrinkling" and causing discomfort 2. Inside heel padding has a hole (and I do not collapse the heel when putting it on) 3. Top inside part of the shoe has come apart on both shoes but one side is completely separated. 4. Tread is coming off. 2 months!

The laces in this shoe are horrible. The shoe is very narrow. I tried and tried to loosen the laces. Never have I failed to be able to loosen laces in any lace up shoes.

My first pair, size 8, which is a perfect fit in Brooks. Hoka's were to large. Gave them away. Second pair a 7.5 was to narrow. I always wear a medium width. I really wanted a pair of Hoka's. I'm giving up trying.

The next version of a model is expected to fit similar to prior releases. Hoka totally missed the boat on Ahari 7!

I loved the Arahi 6s and purchased two pairs, so naturally purchased the 7s. After 2-3 weeks of running in these, I developed intense ankle and foot pains that I hadn't before experienced. I ran in some old shoes for a few days and then tried these back on just around the house and had instant pain. I'm so bummed because I LOVED the arahi 6s but had to return the 7s.

I have worn these shoes in the 6's and that were the most comfortable shoe. I got the new 7's and they are horrible. Narrow and hard like a rock. They kill my feet. I was so disappointed when I got my shoes.

This new iteration of the Arahi is a disappointment. It feels considerably stiffer. Much less comfortable, unwearable. Unfortunately all inventory of the perfect Arahi 6 women's in an 8.5 seems to be gone. Hopefully there will be a reverse correction in the 8s, as it seems that a lot of people are unhappy with this version. In the meantime, reverting to the Brooks, adrenaline.

I read the other negative reviews but decided to get the 7s a chance. I have run other marathons in the Ahari 6 and they were great. The 7s are awful. The toe box is so much more narrow and the heel is so unforgiving. I tried them for a day and knew immediately they were not going to work. Hoka continues to ruin a great shoe. First was the Rincon (the 4 is terrible), the Clifton was next (do not buy the 9) and now the Ahari. Stop trying to improve something that is already great!!

I wore only Arahi 6 for over a year. Bought 4 pairs. Bought the 7 and it is the orrible. The shoe is hard even after several wears. The upper is stiff and uncomfortable. The shoe pushed my foot out to the outer edge and gave me IT band syndrome. I just really miss the 6.

I've been buying Hokas for years. I decided to try the Arahi, after buying Bondis several times. I bought the Arahis two Months ago, and there's a hole in the toe. So disappointed.

I am so terribly disappointed you discontinued the Arahi 6. The wide shoe fit my crippled arthritic feet better than any other shoe on the market. The Arahi 7 wide are less wide than the Arahi 6 wide and they hurt my feet everywhere! I had no choice but to return Arahi 6..

Hoka, please bring back the Arahi 6s! The 7s are a very sorry excuse for a running shoe. I have a number of foot sensitivities that make it hard to find a shoe that does not cause foot pain. I found relief in the Arahi 6s. No more pain! I was at my most active. I wore them for 3 years. When I tried the 7s, I was in disbelief. As someone with very narrow feet, the toebox was incredibly cramped. The heel drop was aggressive. I ultimately have had to switch brands altogether, but have still not found a replacement that comes close to the 6s. Why change what worked so well? Please bring the 6s back or at the least, let customers place a special order for the 6s. I have debilitating foot pain and have little recourse going forward because of the 7s.

I bought these shoes a year ago and the heel material on both shoes is ripping and tearing. Because I am just over a year warranty, I can't return. I expect more from such an expensive shoe, this has never happened to much cheaper shoes.

I was wearing the Arahi 6. I have read the reviews and was hesitant to purchase the 7. But my search for another pair of Arahi 6 come up empty. So, I tried the 7's. The fit was ridiculous. Not only were they tight and stiff, there was no cushion. I read that if they fit smaller try the Wide. Nope, did not work. The wide was to big and to long. I am training for the NYC marathon and in panic mode and absolutely stressed. Because now I have to search for a new style of running shoes. I can't believe Hoka made such a bad redesign of the Arahi.