Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

I bought this for my daughter cause she needed a pair of good shoes to work in. I bought these shoes and they are already trashed. I paid pretty good money for them...should of just bought a regular pair of tennis shoes such a Reebok or Nike.

There's nothing good about this shoe! I received the Ahari 6 as a gift in 2022. I was elated when I took my first walk in them. I finally found a shoe that actually had stability supporting my flat feet and pronation. I've bought a pair every 3 months since then and even purchase a pair of Bondis as a gift. That's how much confidence I had in the HOKA brand. When I went to place my last order, to my disappointment there was no Arahi 6. It's been my experience that whenever a shoe is undergoes a model change, the style is degraded and that's what has happened to the Arahi 7 This shoe gives me the same stability, cushion and flexibility as it's precedessor. The Arahi 6 made me feel like I was walking on air. Please bring back the Arahi 6.

Purchased the item in early March, ripped on both shoes in the back. Poor quality, requested a return for them to tell me I would get a credit for Hoka and not have the money returned back on my card. Why would I want to repurchase a brand that I had a horrible experience with the first 6 months of purchasing a product?

It hurt my foot bottom soon much very uncomfortable my job requires me standing and I choose Hoka over Nike now I'm paying the penalty

Thank goodness for Hoka's trial. Although they were very beautiful shoes they are very stiff. I bought them because they're a stability shoe and I have low arches with some over pronation. I tend to have somewhat of a hard heel strike. I decided to give these a try since they were best rated for flat feet. Walked a little over 10 miles on them and I couldn't bear it. I thought in the beginning maybe they just need to be broken in or something but nope, still the awful heel pain. I'm a nurse and this was awful to wear at work. I'll try a different model.

I absolutely loved my Hoka Arahi 6s. With my flat feet and tendency to overpronate, they were the only shoes I owned that offered both exceptional support and no painthey felt like walking on a cloud. Naturally, when it was time to replace them, I quickly bought the Arahi 7s. However, it was immediately clear that these new shoes were much narrower and very uncomfortable. I hoped they just needed some breaking in, but unfortunately, this was not the case and they have caused intense pain on the outer sides of my feet. It got so bad that I had to take them off and walk home barefoot. Additionally, I noticed a wrinkle in the fabric of the left shoe near the toe area which makes a loud clicking noise with every step. Now, I'm stuck with an expensive pair of shoes that I can't wear and will have to spend even more to find a suitable replacement. I'm incredibly disappointed, Hoka! Please bring back the Arahi 6!

i have plantar fasciitis in both of my feet and honestly after trying 3 sizes in these they are so uncomfortable and hurt my feet worse than just being barefoot. also never received my refund for the first pair of shoes i purchased and returned. will not be buying from here again.

I have always loved Hokas, I bought the same size, same style as I always do and I can't even wear them. They hurt my feet so bad

Hoka always changes the good things people love about their shoes! Clearly the reviews are telling. Most here have worn Arahis for years, buying multiple of each model. It's about time to look at a different brand, because I'm tired of such drastic variations each year.

I really wanted to like these shoes, but they don't live up to the hype as a good running shoe. They're tough on my feet, making it feel like I'm running barefoot on concrete. They might be fine for someone who just needs an occasional walking shoe, but not for serious runners.

I have wide feet and pronate. The Arahi 6's are the only shoes I've found that are comfortable for runs, walks and everything in between. Sadly the Arahi 7 is a miss for me. After only 4 miles my feet were aching. I've since switched to the Bondi 8 and while the cushioning is nice my feet ache after wearing them for extended periods of time. Sadly, I'm on the hunt for another shoe. Till then I'm crossing my fingers that they bring back the Arahi 6.

I have been a faithful Hoka wearer for the past 8 years I wear them all day, every day I run in them, recreate in them, lounge in them. I was hoping the other reviews of the Arahi 7s were 'one-offs.' They were not. They felt hard as pavement the moment I put them on. My big toe extensor hurt so bad after 1 run and wear. After day 3, I literally could barely walk. I threw back on my Arahi 6s and my foot pain immediately disappeared. I am a Physical Therapist by trade, and would recommend the Arahi's to any patient, but not the new 7s. Hoka, please undo the changes. I had to return my new purchase and have switched brands until Hoka changes the product.

I have been wearing the Arahi's for many years so I was excited to try to the new Arahi 7's. After my first long walk in them my ankles and heels were so sore! I've never had to break in my Arahi's but I figured I just needed to get used to them. Unfortunately the pain has continued and I can no longer wear them. The fit seems very different than the Arahi 6's. I'm sad that I will need to search for a new style.

I have extremely flat feet that overpronate, and the Arabic 6's were the only shoes I could find that were good for my feet. It was time for a new pair, so I tried on the Arahi 7's. I tried so hard to make them work, but they were horrible! They didn't fit my feet right, had a hard sole that is nothing like the cushion of the old model, and had my feet falling in instead of holding me up. I tried other styles of Hokas and I hated them all, and they did not work for my feet. I am so disappointed in the updating of these models. Bring back the Arabic 6!!!!

Shoe was too narrow for my feet, my toes were squished together. Uncomfortable

Bottom treads fell off after one day. Narrow tip and uncomfortable. I love the bondi but there were awful

I LOVED the Arahi 6s. I had 4 pairs. They were the only shoes I bought. I bought the 7s hoping they'd be comparable and they are awful. Stiff and not as comfortable AT ALL!! My shins hurt literally every single time I wear them. I usually buy new shoes every 6-8 months and there's no way these ones will make it. My shins can't take it. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED. Bring back the 6!!!!

HOKA Arami has been my walking shoes for 10 years and I've owned several generations of this model in regular. The new model, Arami 7 is noticeably fit narrow even in the wide. I am so disappointed.

I've been running in the Arahis for probably 5+ years now and every time I would get a new pair it wouldn't require any breaking in. They would immediately feel comfortable and I could run for miles in brand new shoes with no issues. The second I put these 7s on I knew something was off. The sole was super stiff and made it feel like I was fighting against the shoe to move my foot through my stride. The upper is also super stiff and was jamming into my ankle bone. The only positive change to the 7s is the wide version is actually slightly wider than past wide models have been, and the width was quite comfortable for me. Unfortunately though these have been returned.

The Arahi 6 is my absolute favorite. I bought these because it was time for new ones, and the 6 appears to be discontinued. After running on the 7s for several weeks, I can confirm they are much less comfortable. The toe box feels more narrow, the material feels stiffer, and the color is rubbing completely off the soles. I am upset because I don't even know what to buy instead. I would be thrilled to HAVE THE 6's BACK PLEASE!