Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 2

The Gaviota 2 shoes do not look like they are good quality and are uglier in real life than they are in the pictures. With that being said, I can not knock them for their comfort and support. Having fasciitis I was advised these shoes would be a good choice for me. By far the most comfortable shoe I own. If you can get over the clunky looks and cheap looking material, you will have one of the most comfortable shoes made. Great arch support.

I was super excited to try these shoes. All the reviews I read told me that for a supportive shoe this was the way to go. Normally, I like Brooks, but thought what the heck let's give these a try. My previous shoes were the Beasts that I wore for over a year. For me to do that is unheard of. I am on my feet all day teaching. So, with the excitement of something new I got these about two weeks ago. I thought maybe it's a break in process and they would feel better but it's just not happening. I also bought a pair of the Akasi's for my daughter, she is a track athlete and absolutely loves them!! However, these are not what I was hoping for and will be looking for something else. Its unfortunate because they look great and spent a lot of money on them. They just don't fit my foot the way they should.

I have been running on Hokas (and other brands) for several years now, and I was very happy when I found the Gaviota; I'm not so happy with the Gaviota 2. Not sure what they've done with the sole, but it feels stiffer than the one used in the previous version (23 miles into them and they are still very rigid, and not in a positive way). They did something with the toe box as well, though they are ok for me, in comparison with the previous iteration of the Gaviota, the new ones are quite narrower. And the laces? What can I do with these laces that are so incredibly long? Triple-knot and still hanging by the sides (but this is a minor issue). Overall, I'm sad to say, but I'll need to search for another shoe that gives me what the old Gaviota did. However, it is very possible that for other runners, what is unpleasing to me might be very pleasing for them.

The most cushioned shoe ever. Loved how my feet felt in the shoe. The only issue for me with my over pronated feet was the sides of the shoe did not provide enough supported stability for my ankle and made my ankles pronate even while walking. The arch support could have have better also. If only it was more firmer -- I would have not returned this shoe. If somebody doesn't have the issue of overpronation -- I would recommend this shoe anytime.

I love this shoe, super comfortable! I've been waiting for Hoka to add my size for months. The size is FINALLY available, so happy, then I see the boring color selections. WHY HOKA? WHY? All other types you offer come in vibrant selections.

I don't know who is responsible for the color choices but again these are seriously disappointing colors. Gavoita is the best shoe I have ever felt on my foot. I need the stability of the Gaviota but would like a sensible color combination like the Gavu. Maybe the answer lies in have a custom design option like Nike does. People can design their own colors? Just my 2 cents.

I have had maybe 20 pairs of Hokas over the past 5+ years but this particular model hurts my left foot. I have bought another pair since and will continue to buy your products but this model was disappointing.

I ran in them for a couple weeks and just never really liked them compared to other Hoka products. I exchanged them with no issues at all.

I love Homs, and this model was the first time that I have bought one online without trying it on first. I don't think that I will do that again.

Even though I bought "my size" as I have done with other brands (that have fit just fine) these feel very tight, even with the laces relaxed as much as possible. All shoes stretch a bit so I'm hoping I will "grow into them!"

The other 4 pairs of Hoka shoes I had worn out had cushioned soles and never rubbed the back of my heel. These had very gard soles and rubbed my upper heel almost raw. I wasn't aware until these that Hoka sold uncomfortable shoes.

The Gaviota 3 lacing is cumbersome and leaves no room for the stretching of the inner layer of the two layers. Go back to the simplet Gaviota 2 lacing. The shoe is too wide over the mid-foot, NOT at the toe box, so had to order a B width, whereas I have only ever used Wide shoes before.

Too heavy

The size is correct but it feels like the shoe will come off my foot. There's no room to add an arch support insole, which is the whole reason I bought these-for my high arches. There's certainly no arch support in the shoe itself. I don't know who this was made for. And since I bought it on sale (still well over $100) there's no free return. Something they don't make clear when purchasing, at all. Very disappointing.

The have a squeak every time i walk in one shoe. I tried to get them exchanged and was told they didn't have anymore so i could pay more to get different pair or take them back all together.

This is my 5 pair of Hokas, 2nd pair of Gaviotas. I think I got a defective right shoe, without fail, the right "J" hook seam protrudes after 3miles. An hour of cross training or quick 2miles, no problem, but more than 3 & it feels like there is a thick seam under the outer ball of my right foot. I'm a fore-foot runner, so perhaps heel strikers would not notice, however, my last blue gaviota 2 did not have this issue, so I can only assume I got a factory defect.

I am fairly new to Hoka. My first pair were the Arahi 4's and I love them. I pronate and need a stability shoe. I have put 500'ish miles on the Arahi's and I am steadily increasing my mileage, pace and time on feet. Because of this and after reading reviews, I thought the Gaviota 2's would be a logical step for my longer runs, but after one long run my right knee began to hurt. I am not saying the Gaviota or a bad shoe at all, but you have to weary of how much stability correction you need. I gave it another week on the treadmill and it got worse. I went back to the Arahi's and there was an immediate and steady improvement. The Gaviota maybe has to much stability correction for me and now I am stuck with an expensive pair of shoes I cannot use.

I have about 6 pairs of Hokas. I love all the others. I do not like this shoe. The make my legs and hips ache every time I wear them.

Padding was good, but the shoe is so stiff and the top of the shoe was hurting my foot on the side of my feet. My ankles were also hurting,I used it twice to go to work, and I was in so much pain, worth noting that I have foot fasciitis. Very narrow shoe by the way and I have the skinniest feet I have ever seen so that should tell you they're very narrow.

Your women shoe's colors are not nice. Men Have more choice And better variety. Akways white sole ... I din't like it.

front of shoe was too narrow for my wide foot

I can't wear them..I have pain in the center ofy feet when I wore them .I wanted these to work for me..but unfortunately I just can't wear them. So I wasted my money this go around..

The Gaviota 2 shoe works well, but these colors, seriously? Try again! The other issue is their VERY LIMITED stock. Very hard to get my size, 9.5 US. I have been on back order for 4 months. Again, seriously? Come on HOKA.