Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 2

I am switching to this model of Hokas from the Bondi model so I have better support for over-pronation. These are way smaller than my Bondis. I am keeping them ans hope they stretch out over time. The inner foot support is better. They also squeak when I walk. I ,don't care really because I walk mostly outside but I am disappointed in the quality.

I tried this style of Hoka's in an attempt to find the comfort they offer with their dense foam cushioning as well as stability around my foot. Unfortunately, at the end of my first 3.5 mile run in them, I had massive blisters on the ankles of both my feet - very painful. Wish I could've kept these! I did end up purchasing the New Balance 1080v10 and they are amazing - highly recommend them as a better alternative to the Gaviota's.

I have been a fan of Hoka Clifton 5 for a long time, but they are no longer available. Walking was a joy and I could stand for hours. So I have tried almost every Hoka model in an effort to find something comparable to the Clifton - thanks to Zappoos. Gaviota 2's were comfortable, but big all around in fit and looks - almost like clown shoes. I hope Hoka will look at these reviews and stop changing their most popular models. The only change I would make to Cliftons is to make the toe box just a bit wider.

I bought the black pair of Gaviota 2, probably my 4th pair of Gaviotas. During month 2, my right shoe was really pressing hard on my pinky toe. I had to wrap it on runs, which lead to blisters. These felt more inflexible that previous pairs. I returned these and bought the Hoka Rincons and they are like heaven. Fits wonderfully and looks way less bulky than Gaviotas. No foot issues at all.

I'm disappointed in these shoes. It was my first time trying Hoka. I appreciated that they came in wide in size 5. I usually wear a size 5.5 in other sneaker brands, but tried wide in both 5 and 5.5 and found that the 5 fit better. The wide width accommodated my wide foot and bunion. I liked the cushioning and felt good running in them. I had the Mood Indigo color and liked it because it wasn't bland but also not too bright. However, I wore the shoes for less than 1 month and for under 100 miles of running when a lace loop on the left shoe broke. Not worth $150. The arch support is just ok, so I use Currex inserts. They're going back. I'm not confident that the loop won't break again on a new pair, so I won't try Gaviota again. I don't know if I want to bother trying other Hoka shoes after this experience. If I do, I would only try if the lacing is through the shoe and not through a loop.