Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

This style is the most amazing fit I've ever had. I have a flat foot and the arches are just perfect . From the first time I put them on they were very comfortable

I use the product for daily outdoor walking exercise , 2-4 miles per day . Very comfortable !

Over the years, I have worn many brands of running/walking shoes, and Hokas are the most comfortable of them all, with more cushioning and roominess for my feet. This helps my ankles and knees.

Very stable.

I have found the shoe that really works for me!

This is my second pair of Gaviota 5's. I gave up on the Gaviota's on V3 and stuck with Bondi's, but the Gaviota 5 changed my mind. The Gaviota 5 is plush like the Bondi, and trades the molded heel counter in the Bondi for more heel flexibility but overall stability. Bondi 8's are my daily wear (aka work), Gaviota 5's go to the gym and anytime I will be active. Gaviota's in bright, fun colors haven't existed before, so I jumped when I saw these in "Solar Flare/Sherbert" (aka bright orange).

These are the only shoes that I can comfortably work 10, 12, 14 hours in! I come home and my feet aren't even sore!!! I will literally buy these forever as long as they keep making it!!!

I've been running for decades, and my mileage peaked in my early 50's with a couple of marathons. Subsequently, injuries and a bad accident caused me to give up on running events altogether, and my ambitions mid-60's have been reduced to walk-runs. Specifically, I've been battling piriformis syndrome in one of my hips. I recently saw one of my friends was wearing HOKA's, and decided to try them out. I've been running in Mizuno Wave Inspires for years, so I picked the Gaviota 5 because it's a light stability shoe like the Inspire. After a couple of weeks I've been able to up my running to a distance that used to be the onset of hip pain, which is great! I run on a treadmill in the winter, so I've yet to see how they do running on pavement. Some have complained about the inordinately wide toe box. My feet are somewhat narrow, so while I agree that HOKA should reduce the width a bit in the next rendition of this shoe, this hasn't caused any problems - either because my heel is firmly held or because my forefoot tends to spread to fill the space allotted. We'll see how we do when navigating a curvy running path. One reviewer has called these "clown shoes". Yeah, my size 13's look a bit like boats, but my worst fear - that the sole of one shoe would hit the sole of the other shoe (or my ankle) - hasn't materialized. But in the interest of clowning around, I've composed a song to commemorate the pair of shoes that I hope will keep me running for some years to come. Ode to my HOKA's (To the tune of "Home, Home on the Range") Oh give me some HOKA's ere my joints become broke-a, Where my toes and my metatarsals splay, Where seldom is hurt a discouraging wart, And my thighs won't need Theraworx or Ben-Gay.

I have been wearing gaviota since 1st version years ago Absolutely the best walking and comfortable shoe espnfor those with back pain or plantar fasciitis Amazing fit and this latest version is huge step forward in comfort I recommend 1/2 size down I wear size 13 Brooke Ghost but 12.5 in Hoka Gaviota

I have recurring plantar fasciitis. I had nearly immediate pain resolution with these shoes. I have other Hoka shoes (Arahi) which also provide relief but , for me, this design is superior

Have been running in these and Bondi's for years. great shoes!

Everyday use, very comfortable, love the way they look.

Love the style and the support. I use them mainly for walking on the treadmill. Was getting some heel discomfort but these shoes offer the cushion I need to keep walking!

I have trouble finding a size 15 that actually works for me, guess what these hoka size 15 fit like a glove. I will buy again

Super comfortable, good stability and perfect fit. Exactly the reasons why I keep coming back.

After significant trial and error, Hoka's are the only shoes I will wear. Perfect fit, perfect support, and my feet don't feel worn out at the end of the day. It's great knowing I don't have to guess on my next shoe purchase, I know exactly where to go.

I bought these for my Husband and he loves them! So comfortable and great for outdoor running!

My orthopedist told me about Hoka shoes. He said they may feel a little strange at first, but they will definitely up your game. Well, they did!!!!