HOKA  Arahi 8 Road-Running Shoes - Women's

Finally found the perfect fit and comfort for my needs of walk jogging trail /pavement everyday use with my dog. Gym and running around. I've tried alot of different brands. I'm 52yr old 5'6 165lbs. Not good for cold or rain.

Nice and light I always buy Mile for the last 20 years. I might switch. I like how I can fit my orthotics in.

This shoe changed a lot for me. Right around my 50th bday, I started having knee pain, without any memorable injury. I went to the dr, who said it was likely arthritis. I ended up wearing a brace, tried a roller, and other things, but ultimately had to limit regular exercise for about 6 months with little improvement. I went in to REI and got analyzed by a really compassionate sales person, and tried these shoes among others. She encouraged me to walk around the store a while in a couple pairs. These were the winner for me. I realized I wasn't shifting my weight, as I normally did while standing for long periods. I have not had knee pain since wearing them. I never spent this much on shoes, but well worth it, IMO.

Bought online at doctor recommendation for tendon problem without ever trying on any HOKA shoes before and they are remarkably comfortable. Plan to purchase a second pair. Only negative is that they make my feet look large.

The running shoes are very comfortable - I don't feel the rocking that some users noticed. The color is beautiful, although I wished they could make the soles less visible. For someone with larger feet, they look enormous! I used the credit on my REI card, so payment was easy and shipping was free.

I have worn the Arahi’s for years but the 7’s were terrible. I was hopeful the 8’s would be better and they are! They have a good amount of cushion and the support I need. Now they just need to make more color options!

In 15 weeks, the tread on these shoes has completely worn down. There’s no traction left under the balls of my feet and the shoes have become dangerously slippery. It’s a shame because otherwise, they are fantastic shoes.

I’ve only had this pair a couple days (previously wore Bondi) but they are doing well. I was getting uneven wear thanks to my orthotic I wear in the left shoe. The collar sits just a smidgeon lower than Bondi but hasn’t seemed to affect anything. I must say, I’m loving this color! If I get six months (daily) wear again, I’ll be happy.

Got this pair in July 2025, I have PF and this pair is perfect for my feet especially now that I am using custom orthotics. I dont feel any pain and there's a lot of room. I used to get Wide on running shoes before but with this one the regular width is just right. I have used it for long walks, travel and now it's my go-to gym workout shoes. I have not used it for running since so I cannot say its as good, but one thing is for sure even if it looked bulky, it's very light weight!