Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

Looks good and very comfortable

Walking for exercise, indoor and outdoor. Wearing with jeans when I go out.

Great shoes, thanks

Comfortable and wide enough

Love these shoes. Great support, extremely comfortable. Love them.

The only problem is they're too awesome. Too comfy. Love them too much. Now I can't wear anything else.

It feels like you are walking on a cushion. I bought this shoe because on the website it said it was the highest level of stability and of plushness. My experience is that Hokas are very comfortable shoes. They are soft underfoot in a way that other shoes aren't. But the previous Hokas I owned weren't that stable. These are quite stable, just like the website promised.

Have been wearing Cliftons since they came out but felt I needed a little more cushion and these fit the bill. They are so comfortable and have more than enough room in the toe area. I have switched over. Bought a second pair.

This is my second pair, I alternate them. Walk every day, my back used to hurt but thanks to these shoes distributing the weight, the arch and keeping you standing up straight it doesn't bother me. The only things I don't like are they are pricey and they are made in China.

Great for everyday walking.

I use this shoe to walk upwards of five miles 3-4 time a week. Quite comfortable and keeps my feet cool in the heat. Very light yet it has good support.

This is my 4th pair of hokas over the last 1 1/2 years. Since wearing them my problems with my Achilles have all but disappeared. My niece recommended them to me and I've been sold ever since.

I've been wanting to try a pair of Hoka's for some time now and finally 'pulled-the-trigger' on this pair of Gaviota 5's. They were a revelation. I've suffered through plantar fasciiatis in the past, use orthotics inserts in some shoes but did not feel it was necessary in these Gaviota 5's. I used the sizing guide which recommended a size 10 1/2 which was larger than I expected especially since I wanted the extra wide. The sizing guide was right on target. The shoe fits the way it should. As a once-upon-a-time cross country runner, collegiate tennis player, current avid cyclist and yogi, I still stay fit and mix in runs and power walks and feel like I've been through my fair share of shoes, especially at age 62. The cushioned comfort and wide toe box of these shoes permitted me to run more comfortably then any previous pair of running shoes. My runs are 4-6 miles long and consist of pavement with some trails mixed in. I felt the lateral support of these shoes was more than adequate. ...think I may now explore Hoka's offerings for hiking given the very positive experience I've enjoyed with these Gaviota 5's.

I walk up to 12 miles a night at work. The best shoes that I have found. My last pair of Hoka shoes almost lasted a year.

Most comfortable shoes my husband has ever had

My Bondi was too soft laterally. I could lose balance to the side. The Graviota is more laterally stable - probably due to its H-frame.

Love this pairtotal comfort

I love the fit of these shoes and the stability they provide on both wet and dry pavement.

Good support. Very nice cushion. Better for walking than running. Great show. I would buy it again.

Soft, springy and comfortable shoe

The G5 maybe have a larger silhouette than most shoes, but it's a little price to pay for such stable support and comfort wear. Really like the width too and can walk and run in this all day. One of the better shoe for sure.

Plush model running sneakers cured my feet from plantar fasciitis. I never were any other and I tried them all.

Fantastic support for plantar fasciitis. Hoka's might be expensive, but they are worth every penny.

Amazing how with just a few days, I could feel the difference in my Achilles!

Due to ever-present metatarsal issues, this shoe continues to be the best one to keep the pain down. Also happy they shortened the shoelaces a bit. Fingers crossed that the two eyelets at the top of the shoe don't break. Had problem in past at about 400 mile mark, but last pair made it!