Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota

Love the looks and sleekness

These are the most comfortable shoes. I wear them every day for walking.

Someone recommended these shoes to me for running. I was skeptical but the first time I ran in them I felt as if I was running on a cloud. Changed my running and my desire to run.

I knew I wanted the Gaviota since they are a stability shoe. My shoe store tried me in the Bondi, Clifton, and Arahi, none of which worked for me. They did not have any Gaviota in my size. I was set on having the Gaviota!!!!! I took a chance and ordered them feeling like this was the shoe that would work for me and OH MY GOODNESS-THEY WORK FOR ME!!!!!!! I love these shoes. I am normally an orthotic wearer, but I have not had the orthotics in these shoes and am doing great without them! I feel like I could run in these shoes, and I AM NOT A RUNNER LOL! I am a nurse who spends a great deal of time on my feet and my feet did not tire with these shoes. I am sold for life on Hoka Gaviota!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hoka needs to have shoes with a wider toe box! Please! Doesn't have to be in a Wide, but like the Constant 2's (now sadly discontinued) needs a wider toe box.

This was my second pair of Hoka's. I do not use these shoes for running, but rather high impact aerobics about 4 times a week. I only wore these shoes for one class and sent them back. I have small (size 6) and narrow feet. These shoes immediately felt tight across the mid part of the foot. My feet got extremely hot within the first 10 minutes, so much so I took frequent breaks and did not complete the class so I could take my shoes off. I have done aerobics for 10+ years and Hoka's are my favorite shoe every. I will purchase Hoka's again, just not this style.

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!

These look so wide yet bothered my bunion, which was shocking since I've never had other shoes irritate it. I also found that my toes turned a bit numb, which is a new one for me. The cushioning is great and can't argue it's superior to all other brands, but the fit wasn't right for me. What really got me, though, is the fact that these ugly mothers (they really are not at all cute) are not water-proof or resistant. I can't believe Hoka doesn't offer any type of protection from rain. Given the pricing, these should have umbrellas that automatically shoot out at the first drop. I also am used to speed-lacing, so it's hard to go back.

I walk 5-7 miles a day on average. These sneakers are very comfortable.

Love this shoe! I previously bought the Infinite which I liked except they are so bulky. This one has all the cushion and stability but much lighter and smaller. Very pleased.

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 only thing I do not like about Ga iota compared to her bigger sister Conquest (which I love) is the wider outsole platform ... it's a bit clunky and makes me feel like a duck. I understand the stability purposes but conquest is also stable without the wide outsoke! Other than that ... great shoe for comfy long miles! Super awesome elastic lacing and great colors!

I bought these to work and run in. I am 47yo and work long busy hours as physical therapist. I try to run 3-4 miles everyday either on road or treadmill. I usually run in Saucony Guides for probably 8 years and have always loved them and still own a pair of Guide 10s. These Hokas I loved straight out of the box. They fit size wise same as Sauconys. I wear an 8 running shoe, size 7-7.5 reg street shoe and size 8 feels good. Width wise the toe box has more space as my Sauconys. The heel/toe lift differential is lower than my Sauconys and so it feels like my heels are sitting just wee bit lower than my forefoot. Not sure if they do, it appears like they are level. But the foot bed is so supportive and comfortable my feet very happy all day. Also a very light shoe. I wore them to work first and just wanted to run all day. Just feel like running once they're on your feet.

I've been searching for a running shoe that works for me for quite some time. Nearly six pairs later, I stumbled upon the Gaviota, my first pair of Hokas. Good looking shoe with great support, cushion, width in the toebox.Will be ordering another pair shortly!

I'm 61 years old and a huge Hoka fan. I LOVE my Clifton 3's but was excited to try the Gaviota's because I had always worn stability shoes before. I run 25-30 miles a week on road, trail and/or track. I put 50 miles on the Gaviota (with my usual Superfeet inserts), but unfortunately found that on each run the balls of my feet hurt, my toes fell asleep and hot spots sprouted up within a couple of miles. I tried adjusting the shoelaces, changing socks, but nothing worked. They just do not have the ventilation, cush or comfort I've come to love and expect in Hoka shoes. Just to be sure it wasn't my imagination, I ran a 10K race in my Cliftons for comparison. Several hours later I realized I hadn't noticed my feet, unlike after running in the Gaviota where I couldn't wait to take them off. Sadly, they got returned today. So I'm back in my Clifton's cuz, did I mention, I LOVE my Hokas. It's possible I just don't need a stability shoe anymore.

I have plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and patella femoral arthritis....years of running in the military and as a hobby. Many of my friends swear by them so I decided to give them a try after years of loyalty to Asics Gel ... These are wonderful.