The Hoka Arahi 6 for men is a shoe for overpronators. The 6th edition of the Arahi has been completely redesigned and now provides more cushioning without getting heavier.
I bought these to find a shoe with more room in the toe box so it is not too tight and restrictive on the forefoot. These serve that purpose well.
An added bonus was that they changed my heel strike to be nearly a full foot landing. This is much easier on my knees.
They also are more cushioned and elevated than my previous NB shoe which was discontinued. I was concerned this might increase pronation but it is working out well. Something bad happens and something better comes along. Seems to be a life theme.
Also these shoes have increased my stride length by 10% - I think from the extra cushion and bounce in the sole.
I hope they last for 6 months or more and then I'll be back for more.
So, I'm getting back to running after a break of several years due to a torn meniscus and MCL tear. I've been mostly cycling and weight training, but had previously run a couple marathons, and love 15-20km runs.
Needed a new set of shoes to start back on a 5k running plan, and the Hokas got good reviews. Shoes are relatively light for so much cushioning, and are really comfortable. The drop is great, and about the same as my old trail shoes, despite the bulk of them. Midfoot strike is relatively easy to achieve, despite the high profile. Toe bed is wide enough for me, and it fits nicely in the heel with no slippage.
Only downside is it isn't as flexible as my previous trail shoe or previous road shoes, but that is offset by the great cushioning, which has meant that I'm not feeling that much soreness in the first half-dozen runs.
