Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 2

This is a good looking shoe, however, it did not help with my foot problem. I wore it for two days, but my foot ached more after wearing them than before. This shoe has a weird rocking area on the very back of the shoe that caused the area over my arch and my outer thigh to ache with each step. It felt very uneven on the right foot, whereas, the left foot was fine. It may have been a flaw in the right shoe, but I decided to return. I need a good deal of stability and this shoe did not work at all. It is also a narrow fit.

I'm going to return my shoes for a 1/2 size smaller to see if they fit me.

If you think you're foot isn't wide, it is. Also, order half a size up. I have ingrown toe nails from my toe constantly hitting the front. The shoe itself is comfortable but just make sure you get the right size. ds

I have some foot issues and need very comfortable shoes for walking. I find that these are very comfy when I first put them on, but by the end of the day my feet are aching and no longer comfortable. I haven't found this with other Hoka models, so not sure what is different with these. In any case, would not purchase again.

I tried two pairs of Hoka shoes - Gaviota 2 and Clifton 6. The Gaviotas weren't terrible, but they weren't life-changing for me, either. I tried them with their original insole and with one that has better arch support. I did like that the heel cup was deep enough for an orthotic to fit without raising my heel too much. I also liked the grey color and firmness in the footbed - plenty of support. However, there was one place that rubbed on the side of my left foot - a rough seam or something similar - and I worried that I would get a blister. The most disappointing thing, however, was the finish. The materials on the outside looked like plastic and the finishing on the inside was rough and uncomfortable. I did return this pair of shoes because they were not worth the price I paid.

good cushion. but no heel support. smaller toe box. got blisters on my small toe after 3 mile run / walk. i could run as the pain increased. i ordered wide.

While I found the shoe fit well and was extremely comfortable, I did not like the way the shoe performed when running. This is the first stability shoe I had used and this is entirely a personal feel rather than a problem with the shoe or function thereof. I replaced this with a Clifton 7 that I have found to suit me better.

I am a nurse and constantly on my feet, I wear a wide size naturally. I've found my back hurts after wearing these all day.

I did 3 1/2 miles the first day and they felt like I was running in Frankenstein shoes. Big and clumsy. I do have plantar fasciitis and these did not help.

I will get a stability aerobic shoe next time.

They are very narrow a lot of cushion but on the narrow side for my liking

My second pair. I thought i ordered Wide but realized after i wore them they were not, so they are too tight. My fault so tough to complain

Shoes are comfortable but not for my particular job. I'm on my feet 12 hours or more and they hurt bad when i wear these. I did however get fitted for the right shoe.

Love Hokas but I can't seem to stop snapping them when tying them.

I ran in the bondi 7 for two years but keep ripping the inside part o shoe So I decided to try gaviato But my feet feet are hurting in them. I just ran 8 miles and my feet hurt the whole time. I have tried to make myself like them but I just don't. Do you recommend a different shoe b

Gaviota 2 has too few colors in wide.

The shoe is supportive but very stiff. My Brookes are still my fave.

Tried both wide and regular width and although super comfy, the top of the shoe where the laces are threaded dig into the top of my foot. I tried regular in thin socks and it didn't make a difference just hit wrong almost too tight on the top of my foot no matter how loose the laces were just not meant to be!

They are a little tight as far as width but I like for my feet to be controlled.

Very hard interior. Thought it would be softer

This is my 2nd pair of the Gaviota 2. My 1st pair was finally wearing out after almost 1100 miles. This new pair has already had two of the eyelets break on the inside of the right shoe. Quality does not seem to be as good on this pair. I've only had this pair for a little over 2 weeks and it's a little disappointing. Hopefully, the quality control will check this out.

I need cushion for my feet. I have plantar fascitis and heel spur. These have cushion but just not right for me.

I wore the original Gaviota and loved them. The Gaviota 2 are so narrow and tight. I have flat arches, overpronate, and have plantar fasciitis in one foot. They are nice shoes just not for me. I am returning them an Iwill try Bondi or Arahi.

I have four pairs of Gaviotas and love the fit and performance. This is the only shoe I can wear. But Hoka, PLEASE WORK ON THE AESTHETICS of this shoe!!! It's ugly! It's so frustrating to keep repurchasing this shoe, despite hating the colors and looks. I like the aesthetics of your other shoes, especially your models for men, so much more. My problem is NOT with the overall shape -- I like that -- it's mainly with the colors and textures of the finishing. And how come you only offer ONE cushioned stability shoe, and so many options for neutral shoes. PLEASE give female pronators more choices of colors and models. Although I'd like to give it 5 stars, I'm only giving it 3 because I only buy the shoe for functional purposes, despite the looks.