Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

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!

So sad because I had 3 pairs of the series 6 so thought I could just order again but the new series did not fit and hurt my feet. Very disappointed.

I was a little nervous about buying these after reading some of the reviews. Sadly, the negative reviews were true. I don't have exceptionally wide feet (I wear a normal width in everything but my running shoes) but I prefer the wide width for running. The wide size was extremely narrow, to the point it was compressing the side of my foot causing numbness, even just standing/walking around. I didn't even try running in them. Very disappointing and I am hoping next year the bring back the previous design. Happy with the return policy at least - that was painless.

Once the shoes were customized to my feet, they started making the bottom of my feet sore. This is not a recommended shoe for people in the healthcare profession.

I loved my Arahi 6 shoes. When my shoes started to go bad, I jumped on Hoka.com to order a new pair. To my surprise they now have the 7s. Reading the reviews I had some hesitations so I called my local store to get their opinion. They told me I should try them on because they're different. I tried them on at first and thought they were fine, I just had to go up a size. I have now completed 3 walks in them and I absolutely hate them. I bought them originally because they were the only shoe that made my plantar fasciitis "go away". Now, the 7s make my feet hurt more than I've ever experienced before. I am so disappointed. Finding a pair that felt good took months and now I have to start over. It's hard to stay brand loyal when companies like Hoka take their GREAT shoe and change it. I will say they are cute, but I always used to say the following about my Arahi 6s, "yeah they aren't cute, but my feet love me". Truly disappointed.

I've been wearing Arahis for many years. I have referred so many people to Hoka because of how the Arahis changed my mobility/lifestyle. They are the ONLY shoe that helps my feet. So when the Arahi 7 came out, I bought them in 3 colors. $400+ later and I realize that it is a completely different shoe than any Arahis that came before. I'm not sure if it's the insole or the width of the sole or what. I could feel it as soon as I tried them on, but I thought maybe it was all in my head. I have since been dealing with awful foot/leg/hip pain. I came to Hoka to say something and see that everyone else seems to be having the same issue. What is going on, Hoka??

I got the Arabi 7 thinking they would be like my Clifton 8 but they were not. They felt tight and ver uncomfortable on the heel.

These Arahi's fit completely differently from the previous models of them. I found the way that the heel hits to cause them to feel practically unwearable. Be sure to try these on if you are buying them based off of past Arahi experience. I am now on the hunt to find a new preferred stability shoe!

Ive had injury after injury that ive never had running in these, i wish i could return them but i kept giving them another shot. They arent even responsive, theyre just HARD. My gait always feels off, my feet kill, and i wasted my money. Im currently doing ALL my runs road and trail in Stinsons. I wanted to love these but theyre honestly trash.

I have been a HOKA fan for a few years now and bought 3 pairs of the Arahi 6 and LOVED them sooo much. I am currently on my last pair. I was trying to find something new to replace them to not wear them out but these are sadly not even close. Not comfortable at all. I stuck with the Arahi line because of the look but sadly I'll have to move to another brand. BRING BACK THE ARAHI 6!!!

I am returning because it is uncomfortable

I had high hopes for this shoe and was so excited to receive it, but after two months of use, I noticed that my foot's plantar fascia started getting really sore. The toe box area is also really stiff. Overall, I am not happy and wish I would have gotten something else, now stuck with a shoe that hurts my foot!