Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 4
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1,823 total reviewsReview Breakdown:
63%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
13%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
11%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
6%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
8%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
82%"Felt true to size"
85%"Felt true to width"
75%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
I usually wear a size 7, I bought a pair 7.5, and my toes were pushed to the front of the toe box. Need to exchange for a pair 8 in wide.
Alice, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I love these shoes-but the sizing is off. They ran big for me. I had to send my first pair back, I have tons of Hoka and these are a half size smaller then my other styles. I gave them 4 stars because they feel nice and hug your feet just right..... But I'm having a Goldilocks moment with these, for example the smaller size is better because my foot is stabilized, which is the whole point of the shoe but I wish I had more toe room just like my other Hoka. Hoka had easy return system and this was and easy process, which I appreciate.
Jen,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
My daughter swears by her Hoka. I have dealt with plantar fasciitis in the past and always buy supportive shoes. Keen shoes were my go to, but they are not pretty. Then I found Skechers with arch support and cushioning. I had hoped the Hoka would be similar, but honestly found that my Skechers at more comfortable. I have bought size 9 in Keen and Skechers for years. The Hoka shoes in size 9 were almost too small.
Pam,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These shoes are great for my back and knees. But they rub the inside back of my foot. I've never had shoes rub blisters on that part of my foot.
Walker,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I like the way they look better than the Bondi 7's but they are less plush feeling. I have a 7 wide in them and they seem slightly more narrow also. Wish there were more colors in the wide width. I do like the stability.
Ravenette,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
My arch is collapsing, I've slways been kinda flat foot. Still hurts.
Poch,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
My only complaint is that the laces are a slicker material than I am used to with the Clifton's. These shoes come untied often and I have to double knot them to get them to stay, and even then they sometimes come untied. I'm not sure if the laces are actually different or it's because of the design of the tongue and that it is sewn into the inside of the shoe.
Lydia,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Women's shoes in any style seem to narrow for my foot and I need extra cushion like feel in heel and toes and the Bindi 8 and Bondi unisex Bondi L GTX are perfect for me.
Not B,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The shoes are wonderful. Thing I did not like is on the rt insole not glued down, so it fills rough sliding foot into rt shoe.
Walker G,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I got a stain on my hoka shoe and it won't come out. Suggestions?
Teri,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The most comfortable shoes I've had in a long time. I receive many compliments on the colors! I love the color combinations!!
DianaB,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
My foot is awkward- so the 10.5 wide was slightly small and the 11w is slightly big. But the shoes has helped my posture and reduced foot/leg ache after standing 8+ hours
Long S,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Love them. Have helped my leg pain and planters fasciitis. Will never buy any other shoe
Kathy,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Great walking shoes but I thought they the soles were a little stiff while running on a treadmill. The fit is great for my wide, high arch/instep feet.
SoCal, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This style of shoe is always comfortable and long lasting. I purchased previous versions and never had a single complaint. This time I definitely feel it runs a half size too small. I've always worn a 9, but have to order 9 1/2 for this brand. My toe was completely touching the front of a 9 1/2 in this one. I definitely recommend ordering a half size bigger.
Elle,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These are great and feel loke I am walking on a cloud. I recommend these if you stand on your feet for long jours.
Dk,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
It's taking me some time to adjust but that's because I've been walking on shoes with external rotation forever. Knee pain I had for awhile has almost completely gone. I'm sure once my mobility improves I would rate it a 5. Thank you.
MJ,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I ordered 5.5 just like the size of the challenger but it was small. Changed to 6 still not fitting right. Had to return.
Fat F,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Really like the Hoka line itself. I had the Bondi before, and was quite happy with them. I ordered these a size down & wider, and the fit is ALMOST right. Length is perfect, but the width isn't as wide as I would like them to be. Cushion is GREAT. I also cut the inside elastic that held the tongue steady - my instep was too high for it (yes, my feet are little cubes).
Leeny,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The laces keep coming untied. This did not happen with my previous pairs of Bondis. Otherwise, no complaints. Love the lightweight yet support feel of the shoe.
Kathy,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I don't overpronate, but my foot doc suggested a stability shoe for my flexible feet & higher arches. I really tried to like this Hoka model, tho it doesn't really feel "plush" as Hoka describes it - only does in the ankle collar. It's quite rigid, which felt good for lateral support, but as I stepped with my heel first, there was a hard contact feeling. This was especially at the inside of my heels and I just couldn't ignore it. I've got to say that it definitely has a nice round toe box, for a change! The Wide width I need was plenty roomy - unlike last year's & this year's Speedboat, Challenger, Arahi & Mach 5.
I'd also recommend:
Ryka, SAS, Altra
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These take some getting used to because the great cushioning and stability feels different than other sneakers, like there's just more sneaker!
I got black but would have much preferred another color like grey or navy blue. In general, I don't find the colors appealing.
Janie,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
At first they fit fine. But after a walk, they feel a little large. Can't return since I have worn them. I also replaced the foot liner with a better brand and it fits much better.
Walking S,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I'm not fond of the stitched down tongue.
Gm,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wear them to my cardio class and have to be cautious in some movements a/c of how high the sole is. My heel was giving me a lot of pain when using the treadmill and these shoes have helped that.
I will definitely research getting another pair, as the running shoes I was wearing no longer seem to give me enough support.
Oldie B,
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