Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota

I ended up returning the pair of shoes as they did not feel comfortable on my feet.

I bought this product because I was told that they would help my aching feet, that the arch would help my flat feet and my heals. I was very disappointed. Even with putting my inserts in the shoe my feet hurt so bad that I could not wait to get home to take them off. I was really looking forward to my feet not hurting as much anyway. I would recommend them to someone who's feet are not as bad off as mine.

Nice colors

The shoe was nice. Had to return for sizing issue. Awaiting return shoe.

They are to narrow and heavy.

Wanted to really like these shoes, but even after order a whole size larger, my feet when numb half a mile into my run. Re-laced to allow for more room across the toe box, but still ran into numbness. Had to return.

I was hoping to love these but they are very heavy and narrow for my foot. I usually wear the Hoka Clifton 2. I gave these a few tries and each time I ran in them my legs felt like they were dragging and my feet would go numb. I do wear them for work as I don't do much time on my feet at work. They are very cushioned and give my feet great support. So for anything other than running I would recommend.

Purchased these shoes form recommendation of podiatrist for my planters fasciitis. However there was not enough cushion to protect my foot. Good looking shoe with plenty of room for my toes in fact I thought it was a little too wide at first.

I had them for almost a month, didn't love them like I do with the Clifton and Arahi. They are too stiff and heavy, but if you're looking for a solid stability shoes, these are the ones to get. I prefer the Arahi as I don't need that much stability.

I wanted to LOVE these shoes but they just hurt my feel after running less than a mile. Harder soles it felt like and my feet didnt agree at all. I love the colors and theyre a comfortable fit putting them on but hurts bad when I ran in them. Obviously the shoe is awesome for others but not for me. Will be exchanging because I still believe in Hokas!

I was really excited about these new shoes....Unfortunately, my toes were very unhappy after the first run...Shoe seems narrow in the toe box but fit well for the length.....and since they don't offer a wide in these sneakers I guess I will be moving on....

The shoe felt like a great fit initially but after walking on it for a while it starts feeling like the toe box is too narrow and hurting my feet. Besides that I love the stability and rocker feature to the shoe just wish it had a little more cushion and comfort on the inside.

I was recommended these since the Vanquish is no longer produced. I am a marathoner with narrow and slim feet, fairly low arches (but never have had to use arch supports). I like the durability of this shoe as well as the look, but cannot make them work for me. By a half mile in my toes along the outside of my feet hurt and then start to go numb. Perhaps the show is too wide for me, but I feel like the top of the shoe is very flat and my toes do not have room to flex upward even though they can spread outward. Tried multiple short runs and lacing them differently without any success. My feet were not just uncomfortable, but in pain after every single run, whether it was 1 mile or 3. Couldn't even try to go further on them. Unfortunately I planned my purchase at a bad time, was out of town for about two weeks after receiving them and kept them too long to be able to return within the 30 days. I can wear these for going to the grocery store, but that isn't what I spend my $ on Hoka's for. Disappointing, and I really wish the original Odyssey or Vanquish would be brought back.

The Gaviota Anthracite / Dubarry is a such a dull and boring color so I returned it, the color does not resemble the picture on the website. I should have listen to the other reviewers who mentioned this in their reviews. While the shoe was very comfortable, I would like to see more brighter colors which were all out-of-stock except the boring dull colors were available. Beware of the long time it takes to get a refund from Hoka, I returned the shoe on 6/19 and I will not get a refund until maybe the second week in July, which is about 5 to 6 weeks after I started the RMA. The return of my shoe took 7 days going half way to the United States instead of direct from California to California, here is the tracking info of my RMA - San Rafael CA, San Francisco CA, Brisbane CA, Grapevine TX, Sparks NV, Commerce CA and finally to Morena, CA. Then I got an email that stated it would 10 business days to get a refund. I recommend buying from a retail store where you get a refund back immediately instead of having to wait for Hoka to take 5 to 6 weeks to get a refund. I'm not impressed with HOKA's refund methods and lack of communications regarding the RMA, however, I almost daily emails about HOKA's products. Sad that once a customer purchases, there is no more service from HOKA especially with a return. This is my first experience with HOKA and not a customer centric company.

Used it a few times on the treadmill and it felt okay, even though I noticed it wasn't as light as the Clifton 3 (which I keep trying to find replacements for). Took it outside and I realized that I didn't like it as much as I wanted to. Felt the drag almost immediately and was grateful when my run was done. I might use it for days when I know I should just take it easy or I might donate them to charity; if I hadn't recycled the box already I would return them. Lesson learned.

Where usually but them I can return them after wearing. Couldn't get them. They referred me to your web site. Always wear this shoe but something is different in this one. Don't like then, kill me feet. Very disappointed. Stand on cement all day have bought lost of Hokas. Lots of money spent not to like the shoes. Will not buy again because of return policy. Thought I was safe since I have wore this one before. Surprised in difference from last August when bought and now.

The shoes felt great for the first couple of days, however my legs started hurting on about the fourth day. I almost fell because of the heel being so high. I am hoping to try some of your shoes where the heel is not quit so high. The price is a little high so that's it not appealing.

I had to return shoes, huge blister on back of foot. Wore once. I'm

Gaviota seems like a standard stability shoe just like other companies make. The Constant 2 was a significantly better shoe in my opinion. Please bring it back!!

Normally wear Cliftons (which I love), but wanted to try a shoe with a little more stability, especially for walking. These would be fine except the material on the back of the shoe seems to go up way too high. It smacks into my Achille's and causes soreness there. So I don't wear the shoes much.