Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 2

These looked like cinder blocks on my feet and didn’t feel much better!

Sadly these had to be returned. I will stick with what works and, for me, that is Brooks or ASICS. Unfortunately these felt snug in my normal size 7-1/2. It’s difficult to know what size to get when reviews are going in completely different directions. For me they were short in the toe and just tight. If they were anything to look at, I would have exchanged for the 8 but it wasn’t worth it. Then I tried them out willing to forgo everything else and in an effort to avoid a return. But alas, the experience was akin to strapping two stiff boards to my feet and hoping for the best. I need a stability shoe for chronic plantar fasciitis, but also need some cushion and flexibility of which these had none. Go 1/2 size up if you take the chance in buying them!

These were the worst shoes ever. I walked in them for about a half a mile and was unable to continue because they were so uncomfortable. The shoe makes it feel like your foot is rolling and it is not good if you have any arch at all. The next day my feet continued to hurt after the short distance in these awful shoes. I am a distance runner and I have never encountered such a bad shoe in more than 30 years.

Horrible shoes. I wore them 4 times and my toes were numb after 10-15 minutes. Had to take them off. I loved the arahis I had. These are a huge overpriced disappointment.

Wanted to love this shoe. SO comfy but did not last. Sole wore out and interior lining had holes within weeks. Gaviota 1 did not do this. Fix the wear issues and you have a keeper!

I have the Bondi 7, but have arch pain with them. The folks at Hoka recommend the Gaviota. I waited a long time for them to come back in stock. I have worn them twice. My feet are still killing me from a walk 4 hours ago. Not sure why they are hurting my feet, but I can't wear them. Sad...

I bought this Hoka Gaviota 2 in a 6 Wide. I'm 5'0" and 105 lbs with a wide forefoot and bunions and a narrow heel and instep. My foot measures a 5 1/2 E, narrow heel, but shoe choices online are mostly narrow, medium and wide. I've walked and run over the years in Saucony, Brooks, and most recently New Balance. This shoe is pretty much built like a loaf pan. There is essentially no shape. The front of the shoe is nice and roomy but the middle and heel are about as wide as the front! The ends of the shoe laces are almost 18" long, so much extra length that I had to tie them and then wrap them around my ankles and tie them again in front to take up the length. Though roomy and comfortable at first, I got an ankle strain the first time I walked and ran. This is a big loose box of a shoe so might work for a house slipper.

I've been a Hoka girl for years, but was extremely disappointed with this pair. I went to put them on for a run and the eyelet broke, making them impossible to properly lace up. I've only had them for 3 months & they're completely useless to me now. Such a bummer, because in the past I've always had good experiences with the brand. Maybe they switched manufacturers or something, buyer beware these do not stand up to light use.