Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

These shoes make me feel safe, as I have peripheral neuropathy, and so comfortable I walk more. I had the black with pink ties and this time got the blue colorful version, which cheers me up when I walk. Thanks for an exceptional produce!

My feet are a challenge.flat feet, plantar fasciitis, history of ingrown toe nails, over pronation & accessory navicular bones. I like to be active though. My feet aren't really wide, but I need extra toe box room. I usually have to get wide to accommodate that. The regular width on these is perfect. Lots of room in the toe box area. They feel great!

Great after my fascia release surgery. Great for my plantar fasciitis. Great for all my various foot/ankle problems due to my Ehlers Danlos. Heels slid for first few days when breaking them in. No more heel slide now!

Sper buenos

I am 69, still working and couldn't find a decent shoe. Spent 100's on all sorts of shoes to no avail. A friend told me to b try these. She can't wear them. They hurt her knees, but a she said people in her dental office wore them and were highly satisfied. She said sometimes people who buy hocus just can't wear them. But other people can and she told me about the 60-day return because of my age so I thought I'd try them. I work in a grocery store in my little hometown so I do a lot of standing and walking around. They are marvelous I absolutely love these shoes. The only other shoes I liked that could help me or a men's basketball shoe from Nike they don't sell anymore. The last garage sale I had I got rid of all my shoes that I bought that didn't help me. These I'm going to buy again and I might even buy another couple of different colors so I can go out with my friends sightseeing in different towns. Thank you Hoka for making such a wonderful shoe for such an old lady! I think what sold me was they asked if I had a wide foot and I said yes then they asked if I need extra cushioning and I said yes and then they asked if I needed a stabilizer and I said yes. That might be why some of you other people haven't had a good experience because you didn't get the whole experience.

I live in my Hokas. They make my feet and achiles feel so much better. I also love that they are wide enough. This is the only brand of shoe I don't need to order in a wide size, because the average width is wide enough for me. I only wish there were some more neutral color options like tan, since I wear them all the time, even at work with my business clothes.

Made walking on cobblestone road a / paths comfortable

I have tried several styles of Hoka and this is my very favorite walking, everyday shoe. I now have it in three colors so I rotate them and keep going!

I bought these for my elderly Mother. I discovered Hoka last year when I started getting a severe case of Plantar Fasciitis and loved the stability of the shoes. I have 3 pair now and decided Mom needed at least one pair as well! She loves them! We'll be ordering more as she has now promised to get rid of all of her other shoes!

Its the only pair of shoes I wear

Super comfy and supportive!

I tried many. After bunion surgery, these are perfection. I tried other brands and even other Hokas. The wide toe box and foam plus the H frame can't be beat. I live in fear these will be re-vamped one day

I tend to pronate when I walk and I have a spot on the bottom of my big toe that becomes tender when I walk. My podiatrist recommended Hoka Stability shoes. I chose the Gaviota 5. I absolutely love the fit and stability they provide. I can once again walk without pain. This is my third pair. I won't wear any other brand.

Very comfortable shies

The Gaviota 5 shoes have just the right height for me and the toe box is a bit wider so I don't have to worry about pain from my bunion rubbing on the shoe like other brands. I order a half size up as I was told by an podiatrist and it works beautifully. I'm a fast walker and not a runner and these shoes work well.

These are super supportive shoes which is exactly what i needed. i don't go home with pain in my feet anymore

Great shoes for walking and standing

I got this for my husband because he has hardly no feeling in his legs and needs all the stability he can get. We are not rich by any means but this was money we'll spent. Very light on his feet and he does have more stability. So thank you for the great shoes!

I use these for walking. They fit my feet perfectly with the special insert I use. There are regular width, and I have wide feet, but I like how they fit. I had worked with one of your specialists on which would be best.

My ankle was hurting to a point I was limping. I've started walking again and have no ankle pain. This was especially important to me since I am going to Europe for 2 weeks and have signed up for a lot of walking tours.

This shoe feels and fits me just right. After buying several other HOKA s and returning them. The soles are comfortable as is the top end. Not all hokas fit the same. HOKA needs to do a better job describing their products. For example, the Gaviota 5 fits like A Bondi. Both have "plush" soles but the Gaviota is firmer. The Bondi is too squishy. I wear 10.5 but have to size up to 11 to have room in the toe box. I don't have wide feet but a 10.5 wide still squeezes my toes together. Frustrated after much trial and error, I got my answer about fit from ChatGPT. HOKA should have this info on the website, seriously!

So comfortable every time I buy Hokas. They have ample room in the toe box which I need because I walk 5 miles every day. My toes are happy.

It helps prevent my pronation in my feet.

I work in a warehouse and I'm walking for 8 - 10 hours each day. I had pain in my ankles, arches in my feet and the entire bottom of my feet. I tried wearing different brands of shoes, insoles and ankle wraps. I bought these Hokas and I feel like I'm walking on clouds. I feel like I have bounce in my every step. The wide toe area keeps my feet from feeling cramped. I have recommended Hoka to a few of my coworkers. Purchasing these shoes was money well spent.

These shoes are perfect for my needs. I was looking for an all-around shoe that would provide stability and cushioning. I have a broken sesamoid at the ball of my foot, and a broken bone in my ankle (a result of what I thought was a sprain that never healed). I am aware surgery will be the only option to heal my pain, but until then, I needed cushioned, stable, supportive shoes with ample room for my toes. I took the shoe finder quiz and it led me here. I put them on and never wanted to take them off. They take all the pressure off the ball, and prevent my ankles from rolling outward, reducing strain on my ankle ligament. I finally am feeling some pain relief from injuries that have been bothering me for far too long. If you suffer from similar ailments, and are on the fence, these come with my highest recommendation.