Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 3

I really wanted to like these as the colors were lovely, but unfortunately they are not the shoes for me. They have a fixed tongue, which because I have high instep they were just too tight. Other than that, they were comfortable and would have been a keeper. I did keep a pair of Bondi 7s, which are also quite comfortable and do not have a fixed tongue.

These felt really good at first, but then the outside of one shoe started to pinch my little toe. I tried cushions on my toe, and loosening the laces, but nothing worked. I had to return them.

I really liked how I walked and could run (around the house) in this shoe when I tried it on. I have been using the Hoka One One Clifton 7's to run in for the past 6 months or so, and used these to compare to. I liked the slight rocker feeling that allows for push off, however, the ball of my foot was sore after 5 minutes in the shoe. I then compared it to Clifton 8's, Carbon X2, and Arahi 5's. still Gaviota 3 was the only one to make the ball of my foot sore. I wear a size 10, my foot is not narrow, and I am an active individual, 5'6" average build. I suggest you try these, as their potential for you may be different.

Not as cushioning as other Hoka but great stability for my severe overpronation. Comfortable with my orthotics. Wish they had more color choices in wide. I would also have preferred a black and white shoe versus solid black.

These are my go-to brand for working on my feet all day in healthcare! No more plantar fasciitis or foot pain! I love Hoka’s This color isn’t really appealing but they are comfortable.

all Hokas look a little like space shoes but the cushioning and the softness make up fir it

Didn't fit true to size

This is my 6th pair of Hoka. The laces on this style are extremely long for some reason. When double tied, they nearly touch the ground. The shoes after one run seem fine. I’m just wondering if there’s any way I can get laces with a length that would compliment the shoe? I’m wondering if possibly a pair of men’s laces accidentally were placed in my pair.

I decided to try this shoe instead of my Bondi's. I had High Hopes. However the fit was much snugger and shorter than the Bondi. So I am going back with my Bondi at least for now

This shoe did not have as feminine of a look as compared to the Clifton 7 and 8. The support was good, but a little stiffer feel.

NOT like the earlier models of this shoe. Disappointed. I wear a 7 1/2 B in this shoe and it has been great. One reviewer reported that the new model is smaller, narrower --- so I ordered a B width and a wide. the B width was too wide and the shoe was longer than the same style that I am trying to upgrade. Having to return both. The one I have now is Gaviata 1 which is GREAT ! I have so many HOKAs and alternate them, so I do not wear them out fast. Wear for everyday and walking in a field. LOVE the Bondi but they are SO HUGE . The Gaviota 1 was a perfect fit and looked more "normal" to my petite body. But I DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. VERY DISAPPOINTED.