Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 2

I love these sneakers. They rocked my world in regards to shin splints and treadmill running. But unfortunately the interior back started to rip so now I get this poking feeling when I walk and run from the plastic body. I checked and it hasn't even been a year :( I got them last March! I really wanted these to last because they are on the pricier side for me as a student!

I bought a pair of Gaviota and liked them so much I went back to the store to get another pair. They told me they had been replaced with an "upgrade" so I tried them. I liked the cushioning as I have a "bad" foot that needs it. Because of this "injury" I am not able to exercise as much as I used to. Well the Gaviota2 was a disappointment. They had changed the tongue, which slips down toward the toe and the fabric around the top of the shoe alone the back weakens the stability. The mesh seems to be a little less quality than the originals and stretched out after wearing them a while. I have to wear shoes all the time since I have nerve damage in my heel so my shoes take a beating. These did not last as long as the originals. In fact, I went back to wear the originals and just padded them a little more with those get insoles. I can't understand why companies start to skimp and charge the same amount of money. Sorry, I can't recommend these personally but someone who runs may really love them.

I regularly walk 10k steps at a good speed. The shoe wears out very quickly. The inner side of the feet became hard due to constantly being uncomfortable. I would have exchanged it or returned it but unfortunately, it was not a possibility for me...

They are too narrow. I can not use the shoes

I have owned multiple Hoka Gaviota shoes. While the new Gaviota 2 is an improvement in the sides where the stitching used to part, the shoes are smaller and much less comfortable. I purchased the exact same size I have owned multiple times in the Gaviota an these are at least a 1/2 size smaller in all aspects. It appears they are trying to save material or something. I would NOT buy these unless you try them in a store for size first.

I absolutely loved the my gaviota one! That's why I'm so disappointed in gaviota 2. The upper material is cheaper mesh and the shoe is narrower with less cushion that makes my foot turn in. It's so sad this model Looks cheaper and is so.

Gaviota was the best shoe I'd ever found. So much so that I went to get another pair and found they had been replaced by Gaviota 2. This was a big disappointment. I noticed cuts in quality and stability. While there seemed to be an increase in the cushioning, the tongue and top of the back of the shoe had been replaced by inferior material. I bought these for a foot condition; not running, more of a walking shoe, but the differences they compromised doesn't make it worth the money for me. I wanted quality; I saw a compromise.

I loved the gaviota 1 and was so disappointed to see that it was no longer being made. This is the only shoe that I have been able to wear without a custom orthotic ensole. This shoe was a life saver for me. I bought them on Dec 31 and wore them to the 1st part of May before wearing them out. 24/7 I wore this shoe. I bought the Gaviota 2, since it seemed to be my only option. I purchased my same size 8 and my feet are very tired by the end of the day. My toes do not have the needed room for the toe box is much slimmer. I've only wore them for about 2 weeks and they are such a disappointment. I have heel spurs and high arches and the Gaviota 1 felt like walking on clouds. If I could return this shoe, I would. I guess I'll have to start over looking for that perfect shoe. I don't know why they have changed this shoe so drastically. The larger toe box was awesome. The 2 should have been called something different because it is nothing like the gaviota 1. I'm gonna miss that amazing shoe that gave me back my life. Pleas bring back the gaviota 1!!!!

2 months of use and the forefoot sole is already worn down-for $$$ the sole should be more durable Love the shoe otherwise

They felt great until I realized the left shoe was slightly thicker and more cushiony than the right. They are not the same shoe from the left foot to the right foot. We could set the shoes side by side and see the difference. They also caused tremendous pressure under the arch. I think it was actually the edge of the shoe as Hokas are so narrow. I returned these immediately.

Great comfort, but I'll never understand why the least appealing color (and only 1 option at that) is offered for wide widths. Show the wide width gals some love, PLEASE!

The new gaviota 2 colors are BEYOND BORING, THEY ARE HORRIBLE!!! I loved the color choices gaviota had back in summer 2018, bring that color selection back. They were bright, fun, made you want to put them on right away and go for a run. AllI I wear are Hokas but I won't be buying any of these gaviota 2s due to poor color selection!

the shoe doesn't really provide the running support it promises in such great detail on the website

I had to return this pair because they were not even close to as comfortable as the first pair I bought.

Just after five months the sole came loose and the stitching on the top ripped. I contacted Hoka and emailed pictures, but they did not respond. This happened through normal wear and no running.

I normally wear an 8 D the shoes were way too tight online I wanted 2 exchange have a hard time with your website so I returned them

Too big. Unusual shape..

There are seams in the mesh at the midfoot. There is dried glue or something else hard and rough there, as if maybe these seam were intended to be glued together. In reality it's loose. Extremely uncomfortable. Wondering if this pair was manufactured as intended. Seems very poorly made for the price point, if so.

I would not buy again. They began to fall apart on the bottom after 3 weeks. The sole was peeling off. I bought them direct from Hoka so they were going to exchange them. They sent a refund since now they are unavailable. This is the second time it has happened with Hoka products. The customer service is excellent. I wish it was a better quality product.