Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 2

I'm on feet for at least 12 hrs a day and am overweight. I do my best to exercise daily and these are THE ONLY sneakers on the market that I don't need inserts when wewring! I wish they weren't so costly, because I am on a very strict budget. I also wish they came in other colors.

I've always had issues with shoes. Typically I find one shoe doesn't fit as well as the other. I've had leg/feet issues as a kid. I found a good shoe saleswoman 20 years ago and she said that I had a long arch so I need to buy bigger shoes. Since I've done that I've had fewer issues. I'd never heard of Hoka and did some research. My local shoe store sold them so I went and tried on two pair and both them both. Once was the Gaviota 2. I walk a 14 to 14:30 minute mile and do 8.3 miles in a stretch 3 times a week. I've really enjoyed this shoe. Recently I was wondering what was happening and I looked at the bottoms and the soles were toast! As you can read I'm walking fast and far and on a concrete path. I was a little disappointed. Today I just purchased another Hoka model and am going to track my miles to see if they're wearing out prematurely. The other Hoka's I purchased with the Gaviota 2 are the Challenger Low Gore-tex and I wear them casually so I'm not putting the miles on them.

These shoes would be great , but they are much narrower than the other pair I have

Running

I have struggled with shin splints my entire life- I can't even go on a walk in Nike sneakers without getting them. Once I found hokas, my shin splint woos completely went away. I recommend hokas to everyone and anyone. They are my go-to for buying gifts. The Gaviota was my second pair and I love them however, after a year or so, the plastic backs broke through the fabric and now they are unwearable. I'm not sure if this is a design of manufacturing problem but it is a bummer. It won't stop me from buying hokas but anyone looking to buy should be made aware as the same thing happened to my friend as well!

Nice and breathable. Lightweight design. I love the wide toe box. I ordered a 2E and it's perfect!

It was too narrow and after 2 tests I shipped it back.

I walk three mornings a week

I only gave you 4 stars, because of the colors... I think you do the hardest part in the design and performance, but forget about the visual!

A little too stiff. I would like more arch support for plantar faciatis.

Putting the shoe on is a bit of a challenge because I have hip issues and the tongue of the shoe goes in. The tongue isn't long like other shoes. After walking in them they are very comfortable and the cushion is great

The wide size, which normally is preferable to me is actually boat size. Unnecessary unless your feet are actually square. Pretty comfortable tho.

I want to to try other styles

First pair started to speak after about 6 months of use so I grabbed a second, identical pair so I could not speak.

These run small but i also like a bit of room. I will continue to wear/use. :)

These are my first Hoka running shoes. I have owned Saucony Hurricanes religiously and the difference is surprising. Frankly, I am still getting used to the Hokas and I quite like the way the shoes grab my heels.

Daily use. Slightly tight despite buying wide width. However rest of it is comfortable.

Purchased for my walks with run some times, my feet enjoy the cushiony bottom, roomy toe area & they work my calves

Thought I ordered wide. It was too narrow and snug. Gave it to my daughter.