Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota

A friend at work recommended these. I have really enjoyed these shoes! I work professionally, so cannot wear tennis shoes to work. I come home now and change into these shoes first thing. I am trying to get back into running in my late 30s and it has been a struggle. BUT these shoes help A LOT. My feet do not hurt as I am wearing them. They help my knees as well and I HATE wearing anything but these! I would wear them everyday if I could. They are very stable and level, which I love! And they have cushion to keep you feeling good and light on your feet...which I am not. As an unfit person, these shoes have been a blessing. I bought a pair for my father right after I realized how great mine were. I would recommend these to anyone who has issues with feet or knees or walking. They have helped me feel better, I wish I had known about these years ago!

I am a nurse and am on my feet all day. These shoes really helped with my hallux limitus and I strongly recommend them to nurses struggling with painful feet.

I broke my heel in December 2016 and when I began walking again, I was fitted with the Gaviota and now I own three pair. I've tried to wear other shoes but none equal the comfort of the Gaviota. I'm hooked!!!

Am in rehaab for plantar fascitis with a bone spur. My podiatrist highly recommended these shoes. I was hesitant to try because I am not a runner, but was pleasantly surprised when i found they cane in wides. With a wide foot and high arch, I was sure I wouldn't be able to find shoes I could wear. BUT, these are great!

I take daily walks and feel very secure in these shoes.

A friend recommended Hoka running shoes a few years ago and since then I have not purchased any other brand. I have a bone spur and finding a shoe that is comfortable and I can go miles in is a blessing. I purchased the Gaviota online and unfortunately that style pressed lightly on my injury so I had to return them. I had Bondi before so purchased those again and am very happy..

I like how I feel when I'm running. My stride seems smoother and softer on my feet and knees.

I work in a hospital - long hours on cement floors. These shoes have been so wonderful! I bought a pair for my high school son to run track in this season!

I had been doing a lot of trail walking, and unfortunately I developed plantar fasciitis. The shoes I had weren't helping matters, so I decided to buy a new pair. I bought these in Austin, TX. And these are the best tennis shoes I have ever worn. Wearing them actually helped with my plantar fasciitis. They are very comfortable - fit perfectly. If you need a shoe with a lot of stability enhancement, these are a great buy. My only complaint is that they don't come in all black - or primarily black and dark gray. I definitely plan to buy another pair at some point.

I have enjoyed running more than I have in the past with these shoes. They are true to form and have great support and cushion!

I have been wearing Asics GT wearer but was looking for a change and more cushion. Very happy with the Gaviota and had no issue adjusting from my old Asics.

I walk 5 miles a day and these shoes are always comfortable and have held up very well.

These shoes are perfect for me. I am no longer a runner, however I have many old ankle and foot injuries that continue to bother me and have prevented me from doing many activities. After wearing these shoes for 5 days, I noticed I was able to spend far more time on my feet and move freely. I work my dog in agility and have noticed a huge change in my handling skills while running a coarse. I have already ordered a 2nd pair so that I have a backup.

Use these for walking outside, very stabilizing and confirmable, lots of cushion to protect from walking on cement. Also wearing orthotics in them, great fit.

Great product.

I bought these after a friend of mine recommended the Clifton's., she's had knee and back issues. I read the reviews and based on my foot type bought these. I have been a runner and have taught fitness classes for 17 years. I currently teach high impact aerobics classes and some floors aren't as forgiving as others. I've also had issues with plantar fasciitis. These shoes have been amazing! I ordered a half size smaller as suggested by the Hoka sizing guidelines, they also were a little tight at first but I narrowed the laces and as my shoes adjusted to my foot type started tighthening them up. They have saved my feet and joints! I will be buying these again! Loved the memory foam and responsive insole. I've recommended Hoka shoes to my fellow fitness instructors and they are now wearing them as well to save their feet and joints.

I was very skeptical about purchasing Hoka shoes at first. I live my life on the fringe group of the ultra trail running community and those crazy people swore by them, so I figured I would give Hoka a try. I have arthritis in my right knee, but either walk/Run/trail run almost every single day. These shoes are everything they promise to be- lightweight, cushioned, and supportive. I purchased the Gaviota shoes based upon another review that was written, and I would absolutely recommend them. Even with my wide-ish foot, they fit perfectly.

I have hallux rigidus in my toes from osteoperosis and arthritis in my knees, in addition to recurring hip bursitis. These shoes do a wonderful job aligning my hips/knees/feet and take pressure off my toes. They are extremely comfortable and I'm very happy I found them.

I'm a nurse on a very busy out-patient unit and after a 10-12 hour shift, my feet still feel comfortable!

Walking

I walk 3-5 miles per day. I find these shoes very comfortable and supportive. I am now recovering from micro tears in my Achilles' tendon, these shoes have helped me to begin my walking program again.

I use this for walking right now. I have an injury and it is like walking on a cloud. My daughter has bad feet and is a nurse in the ER. I bought her a pair.

I use these shoes for cross fit like classes. Love them!! I have arch issues and the support had been amazing! My knees are also not in the best shape, so the impact cushioning has been a huge help with our box jumps.

I purchased this shoe after reading another review. I am trying to get back into exercise by starting to walk/jog. I have plantar fasciitis and sometimes have difficulty finding a good shoe. My second day wearing them I had walked 4 miles before I realized it! Super comfortable offer great support and cushion. I purchased a second pair to have a pair for work.