Customer Reviews Hoka Arahi 7

Snug width, but okay. Tried for walking on streets, not enough support overall. Felt like middle of the bottom of shoe gives in and feels like your walking on a hard surface. Not enough support, felt very flimsy. Liked the color (Dark Blue and white) wish Bondi came in that color.

The Arahi 7 in wides are more narrow than previous versions of the Arahi lineup. I wish they brought back the responsive instead of the balanced they have now. The Gaviota 5 are excellent for wide feet but the plush design is way to soft. I've had 3 pairs of the Arahi 5, 1 pair of thr Arahi 6, 1 pair of the Gaviota 5 and now one pair of the disappointing Arahi 7. The perfect fit would be the Gaviota 5 in wide with a responsive cushioning. So far the Arahi 5 have been the best for the Arahi line up. If Arahi made an extra wide it may be better. We shall see but the Arahi 7 is a disappointment, to me anyway.

The usual Hoka quality. However, I had to return the shoes, not for quality problems but because I have a very high arch, which prevented me to even fit into the shoe.

I've been running in Arahi 6's since they initially came out, running three marathons in them and other races in them, so I was extremely disappointed with the new version. Because I couldn't tolerate the 7's on my foot, I had to race with my old 6's instead of the new ones I bought for my upcoming race. I don't know exactly what changed, but the toe box feels more narrow, toe bruises and blood blisters started to form on some light break in runs I had planned before the race. The ankles also rub something fierce compared to the 6's which caused issues on race day with my old shoes. I still finished the race, but my performance suffered due to the pain I had on my feet going in. It's a shame because after a spinal fusion surgery these were the best shoes I could find for distance/endurance running for me without a tremendous amount of back pain. That went out the window with the 7's, even a few mile shake out run caused pain. I'll have to go to the drawing board and find a new brand or try out the Graviota's (which I don't have a lot of faith in now).

I had been having problems with my heels and ankles, injury from having increased my training distances too quickly over a period of about a month. I laid off from running and tried hiking, but my heel and ankles seemed not to be getting any better until I bought these shoes! I am feeling much better. I still feel my heels and ankles from time to time, but I can tell I am getting better. These shoes are really making a difference!

Was having a great deal of arch pain (I'm flat footed) and the doctor recommended these along with arch support inserts. Very comfortable...I got some for the indoor and outdoor because I can no longer go barefoot in the house. Sizing was spot on with an ample footbed in a regular width.

I 've had three knee replacements and an ankle fusion so the Hokas are a godsend for my beat up legs.

I wear my ARAHI 7 shoes every day, since I have neuropathy in both legs, and these shoes really do lessen the pain in my legs and feet. I really do feel like I'm walking on air.

Great fit and support! I walk 5 miles daily and these shoes are the best I have tried.

The sure has changed regarding the width. It is no longer a wide shoe even though you buy a wide. The makers of the shoe is now making them narrow versus a larger front foot fit. I hate it and returned it.

I needed to replace my Gaviota 4's and decided to try the Arahi 7's to save a few bucks. They just are not as comfortable as the Gaviotas. I tried to go through a break-in period with them hoping they would be more comfortable for walking, but after a month, i have given up. I will purchase another pair of Gaviotas and keep these for casual wearing.

This is my second pair of Arabic 7s. My first was sized "in my head" as a 7-2E. The stability support took some getting used to but once worn for 3 - 3 mile walks, the low ankle pain disappeared. After a year my initial HOKA's started to feel a little sloppy in the toe box, so I checked the sizing guide and saw that I needed a 7 D. They arrived today and the fit is , even if they stretch a bit with use, the support will be superior to the previous size. Lesson learned!!

You need to make me a golf shoe/ sneaker with spikes!

These tennis shoes are really great, almost comfortable, I say almost because I should've bought a size bigger. I put a lot of miles on them already.

These shoes! Man! Nice.

These shoes are fantastic. I have not needed to use my orthodic inserts, and my feet feel great.

Very comfortable, even playing golf, no problem with slipping.