Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 2

My first pair had much more cushion. I loved them. This pair is a great fit, slightly more narrow, but no where near as cushioned as my first pair, that lasted a couple of years. I am not a runner, but do a lot of walking and have flat feet. I bought the solid black ones for work and they are working out well, but I wish they were as cushioned as the first pair. I am slightly disappointed that the cushioning changed.

I have only had one day to use these shoes because I received them the day after my gym closed for the Corona Virus. The gym opened today & we stayed outdoors to do our exercises. I ran 1400 meters today & my feet or knees did not hurt. The shoes had enough cushion.

This a sturdier version of my Cliftons,with better styling. But at the cost of being hefty.

I love all of my Hoka Shoes, I have at least 5 pairs for different purposes. Wish there was a better selection of wide shoe colors. All of the fun colors are not available in wide.

Purchased my first pair of size 8.5 HOKAS upon the advise of your sizing chart but find they are too short when I replace the insoles with my orthotics.

This is the second time I've purchased the Gaviota 2 shoes. I will probably purchase this style again. I run about 20-25 miles per week, and they usually last about 7-8 months. I did get a bit of rubbing on the back of my left heel, but that went away pretty quickly. I wish the toe box were a bit bigger, but it is manageable. Good support, great cushioning.

Super light - a little tight in the toe box

Great shoes. Please reinforce/thicken tread. I only get 8 weeks out of a pair before pieces start peeling off. Thanks.

I ruck (hiking w/a weighted back pack on) and since getting this shoe, my only issue with this shoe is that over time, it has started to irate my baby toe on my right foot. It periodically leaves a blister. Thinking I should've gone with the wife. Have since reordered this shoe again (that should tell you something) in a wide to see if that changes.

I use all three of my pairs. They are the only shoe that I am not in hurry to take off. My only issue is the lace on my knit Cliftons is frayed.

I didn't find this shoe best to my shoe style. So, I sent it back and got the Bondi 6 instead, they felt so much more better, in terms of how the shoe was designed, and they are really great!

HOKA was recommended by a by a podiatrist for 1st toe pain. I needed more support. GAVIOTA 2 and ARAHNI are both good choices. I wear them all day. One problem: There is a colored strip between the shoe and the sole. At the toes it has white scrapes on it quickly from position changes throughout the day. I feel like it makes the shoe look older. I sent pictures of my two pairs to HOKA but I did not receive a reply. It's a different style than ASICS . I never had that scraping before.

much better for an underpronater, although I still needed to put some moleskin onto the outer rear portion of insole. The arch support was not as high as the Clifton. Likes that it wasn't as bouncy as the Bondi. Of the three styles I had, definitely preferred the Gaviota 2. I wish the heel look was like the Clifton and Bondi.

Comfortable but looks bulky on to me.

The bottom of the shoes wear out quickly. Please fix this problem. They start squeaking on floor after about 4 months. I have bought 3 pair with same results.

Comfortable but very squeaky when you walk!

I wear these for comfort and stability. After hours on my feet my bones in the top of my arch become painful and the sides of my foot ache. I went up half a size from the 9.5 to a 10 in the mens. I wear a 10.5 in womens but never can find that size and the men's 9.5 seemed too short so I tried the 10 this time. I have very tender feet, need extra cushion so I wear the insole over my orthotic inserts. I still have pain in the top of my foot under the laces and the outer side o my feet after 6-7 miles of walking on concrete and gravel surfaces.. I'm torn about trying the Bondi 6 because my foot Dr. Says i need stability, but my feet feel the need for cushion. Plus, I'm quite flat footed.and at 5"6 210 lbs really need support. Any recommendation

I use for walking. Provides great stability.