Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota

Ordered this in a wide, but it isn't as wide as the Bondi or Arahi. Toes have decent room to move, but the shoe narrows down too quickly and puts pressure on the forefoot. Love the material's elasticity and the tongue that doesn't slip. Unfortunately my forefoot pain means I have to return these.

Got these shoes in a wide width to accommodate my orthotics that I have to wear for pronated arches. I have also had a double bunionectomy so like that there is no rubbing where I had surgery. Just wish the shoe had a wider foot bed and was not so tight. Like that there is no breaking in period, just put them on and wear them.

Hard cushion. For me, good for walking or run for short distance not for long distance.

I have a very painful big toe joint on my right foot, and prone to twisting my ankle due to incorrect rolling through my foot. These shoes are very stable, that is exactly what I needed! But due to that they are very wide, so it take a bit of getting used to. Also, I was disappointed that they are not the color that is shown on the website. The body of the shoe is a dull, washed out version of the color shown, so the only bright accents are on the sole of the shoe and the laces.

I've been using these for running around 4 miles a day on a treadmill. I purchased them to help alleviate knee pain. They are pretty comfortable and shock absorbing.

still adjusting to the thickness of the sole

This was my first pair of this brand of HOKAs. I have the Clifton 4 which is a great running shoe for a neutral runner. So I went back to Clifton 4 for me.

I use these shoes for running on pavement and in the park. My brother and running friend have been on me about getting a pair forever. I've only had them a couple of werks, but so far so good. I bought them for joint support. I have a bad ankle and the rest of my joints have to compensate.

I use this product for weekly running. I like the great support and fit of the shoe....color and style. For me I would like more air flow in the shoe because my feet were over heated on longer runs.

I like these shoes..they look fashionable but lack the cushion of my previous Hoka shoes

I use it to work in as I walk on cement floors

Even though I loved the product I couldn't buy it-in men or women size- and I tried them both. There are some of us out there with not just the need for a wider shoe, but also a need for a shoe that has enough height inside the shoe to add a custom orthotic insert to a cushion that offers no arch support as the orthodic is our arch support. There's plenty of us out there and our feet are screaming for someone to make a perfect shoe-the Hero! And except for the inability to add that extra layer in the shoe, your shoes would have been true winners!

It's a little narrow but the same Hoka cushioning.

Great support for probation. My shoe ran too narrow. Looking into wide.

These are comfortable but I miss the harder cushioning the Bondi 4's had to offer. I found the Bondi 5 to be too soft and wanted more spring off the ground. Love the look of the new Gaviota and their stability.

The back feels a little high, so I have been using a heel pad. Also width good but some pressure over instep.relaced, skipping next to bottom grommets. I've done this with other brands, and still feels comfy even if laced tightly

Very good shoes, I'm into my second pair. I wish the outer heel was a bit stronger, mine hit there first and wear out before the rest of the shoe. But, overall, really great for me at 15+ miles a week at age 50.

After leaving my Asics Kayano 21 (size 8.5 wide) in a hotel room while on vacation, I needed a quick replacement. I require shoes with at least moderate stability, and like a soft, cushioned feel. I tried on the Hoka Arahi, Kayano 23, brooks transcend 4 and Saucony Hurricane ISO 3 at a running store- and decided to take a risk and order the Gaviota (size 8.5). The Gaviota offered more stability than the Arahi, and I also much preferred the look. However, after 3 weeks of walking/gym use the top of the sock lining on both shoes are fraying/splitting! Considering the price, I am quite disappointed with the durability thus far. That aside, I love the cushioning and support the shoe offers, as well as the width- which is perfect for my borderline wide and flat feet.