Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

I have been a Hoka Arahi wearer for many years and have had probably close to 10 pairs. (i go through 2-3 pairs a year). This Arahi 7 upgrade is not a good one. I feel the shoe has no cushion, is overall larger in size and the tox box is really wide. I am so disappointed because I love Hoka Arahi and now I need to fine a new favorite to run in. Why change something that is not broken HOKA??

I got these shoes and I liked them at first because the design was cute, and they were recommended to me because I have low arched feet. However, the arch support in these is so uncomfortable that my arches hurt like crazy, and the toe box is so tight so I sized up from my usual 8 to a 9 to help with that, but then they're too long and my foot slipped out the back constantly. I also wore these for a lot of walks and runs trying to just get used to the shoes for a couple weeks, but now I have shin splints and I'm considering whether or not this shoe might have played a role in that due to the stress and tightness it put on my feet, and also the poor fit of the shoe from that tight toe box as well. Returned and ordering Clifton's because I've heard better things about those but wanted to give Arahi a shot first since I have low arches, but these shoes are not worth it! Don't buy unless you want a tight shoe that squeezes the life out of your aches and toes

I've exclusively worn HOKA Arahi for the past 4 years at the recommendation of my podiatrist. I overpronate, have flat feet, and have accessory navicular syndrome so needless to say, most shoes cause me foot pain. The Arahi is the only shoe that I can comfortably wear for a prolonged period without experiencing pain, and I've been a HOKA evangelist ever since. Since I wear them daily, I usually order a new pair every 6 months. I recently ordered the Arahi 7 to replace my worn out Arahi 6's, and not only are they a completely different shoe - but they caused me a ton of pain! Some of the notable changes: -the footbed is so much narrower -the tongue is padded and attached to the toe bed, making them feel really tight -the shoe sits lower on the heel which causes friction around the ankle -they changed the material of the upper; it's much less breathable / gets hot easily / feels tighter -there's a big Arahi 7 logo on the back (NBD for a running shoe, but ugly for a daily shoe) After my initial try on and a lot of skepticism, and after reading a lot of negative reviews on HOKA's website -- I saw their official response which basically says: "you just need to break them in, and all the new features will make sense". So I decided to try to give them an chance today and wear them out while running errands. Long story short: I'm currently icing/elevating my feet because they're so swollen/painful from the new shoes. Normally when I put on a new pair of HOKAs, I feel instant relief. Instead, today I felt instant discomfort. I'm so disappointed in HOKA...and I guess now I'm in the hunt for a new daily shoe :(

Do not buy from Hoka, when u return they will not return your money for 30 days, it is "processing". For 30 days. DO NOT BUY ,THEY ARE A HORRIBLE COMPANY, 5 days to deliver and 30 days to process return and get your money back

I am an ardent lover of the Hoka Arahi's. I have high arch and ever since a miniscus tear, Hoka Arahi's were the only shoes that felt comfortable for my feet. The new Arahi's on the other hand are a DISASTER. With each wear, they feel heavier and heavier. I cannot emphasize how heavy they feel to my feet bow. My feet constantly aches now and there is a point where my arch hurts. What a loss to all those who used to love and rely on Arahis. I have been trying to find Arahi 6 in the market, if there are any stocks of these shoes that you could please bring back, would be grateful. Thanks

I walked 3+ miles everyday and my feet were hurting every wear. I had to return. They are pretty but not for me.

I have been wearing Arahi for 5 years and loved all previous models. Have in many colors. Bought arahi 7 and hate them. They are tight (I have regular normal feet, never have issues) and uncomfortable. took them on a trip and wore while traveling, and could not wait to get home and get them off my feet I was so miserable. Now, I have a pair of shoes I hate to wear, but even more, I am mourning arahi and fear I may never have the perfect sneaker again.

I bought 3 pairs of the same Hoka shoe, the one I always buy, and only 2 of the pairs fit properly - the third pair in white did not fit for some strange reason, so I returned it.

My feet hurt SO MUCH. I was hoping I could break them in but one week later, nope. I never had to "break in" my Arahi 6's, they felt like clouds right off the bat and have kept my plantar fasciitis at bay. Unfortunately, my plantar fasciitis has come back full force, and I'm not sure I can even return them since I've worn them. I am so disappointed! I fell in love with the Arahi 6's last year and have been able to avoid aggravating my plantar fasciitis until now. There goes 156 bucks down the drain. I am so sad because I finally found the shoes that don't hurt my feet and now they're gone. :'( The 7's are super stiff and the toe box feels completely different.

Please bring back the old model Arahis with the wider toe box. It seems like they changed their insoles for these? they are so hard and not comfortable at all. Why are they so stiff? Had the older model Arahis and loved them but these do not feel like Hokas :( Please correct this with the next model!

It's always disappointing when a beloved product is "upgraded" for the worse. I've loved the Clifton 9's for distance running and Arahi 6 for faster runs. Unfortunately these Arahi 7's fit tight (even in wide width) and the upper mesh is inflexible leaving my feet feeling cramped with no room to breathe. The outersole also feels hard and inflexible. Maybe they need to be broken in? Usually Hokas are comfortable for me right out of the box, so I'm doubtful. Please put 6's back on the market!!

Product did not fit and looked worse in person than on line.

I've been wearing Arahi for several years so was thrilled for the 7's. Unfortunately these were an epic fail- the hard section for the laces dug into my foot (literally cutting it within 5 minutes of a run), the toe box is incredibly narrow (even in wide) and it feels like a completely different shoe. I searched high and low and acquired a few pairs of 6's which will hopefully last me to Arahi 8. If the model stays the same I'll have to switch to a different brand.

I tried two different pairs, Arahi 6 and 7. Both were narrow in the toe box, hard in the sole and unforgiving in the arch. They are absolutely nothing like the original Arahi made by the original Hoka company before it sold out to a conglomerate. My old Arahi shoes were like running on air and lasted a good 2 years. These stiff, painful, tight shoes are worthless. I'm going to New Balance or Adidas to find a decent shoe. Who cares what the shoes look like if you can't even stand in them?

I Have LOVED All My Hoka Arahi 's I've had 5 pairs since 2020. I have Flat feet& after years of running had 2 foot surgeries & a knee replacement these are the ONLY sneakers I could wear .. This new series was so uncomfortable immediately when I started to walk. It's more narrow & the inner part of the sneaker is pressing on my foot which is unbearable. Extremely Disappointed!!!!

The minute I slipped on the Arahi 6, I became an instant Hoka fan! I had gone to podiatrists and had physical therapy for foot pain, one Dr pointed me in the direction of a certain shoe store that fitted me with the Arahi 6 and my foot pain was totally gone within a month! A year has gone by and I went back to get a new pair, I'm glad I only bought one! I do not like the Arahi 7s and will be returning them! The fabric on top feels so heavy, and so restrictive! My feet feel squished! Very disappointed in this change.

I really wanted to love this shoe, but it just did not fit rubbed a blister on my baby toe, and the arch support was rubbing on the underside of the foot

As an owner of multiple pairs of the Arahi 5 and 6, I was looking forward to the Arahi 7. I'm an over-pronator with bad knees and ankles, and previous versions of the Arahi have been a life saver for me. Unfortunately I found the Arahi 7's to be very uncomfortable (the padding at the bottom was as hard as a rock), the arches too high and hard, and the upper mesh too flimsy and making a weird popping motion/sound whenever I moved. Their one good attribute is that they do fit true to size. I am normally a size 9 in every day shoes, but wear a 10 in running shoes, and these fit as expected. I really hope Hoka goes back to the design of the Arahi 5 and 6, because the 7's are unfortunately unwearable for me. I returned them and am just trying to make my old Arahi 6's work for now.

This is the first time I bought this shoe Arahi 7,, I really wanted to fall in love with this shoe,,but after wearing at one time, it caused a blister on my small toe and on my foot. The shoe is so stiff,, and my feet feel really hot when I wear it. The toebox feels smaller than it should be. So I have to return it. Hopefully I can find a more comfortable shoe.

Please bring back the Arahi 6s. I fell in love with Hoka because of that shoe. Arahi 7 doesn't support my feet like 6s. Unfortunately I will be returning them.

I would love a refund. These shoes are hurting my fit. I'm a pharmacy tech and I walk for eight hours a day and mid my shift my feet are in real pain.