Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

Nice product, I just like the Bondi 8 a little better for what I do.

I hate leaving a review for this. Wish there was more of a Q&A section. This is not a review of the shoe, just a warning that the photos do not match up with reality for the colorway Nimbus Cloud / Steel Wool. You'll think it's a much darker gray and silver shoe with black logo and details. In reality it's sooo light in color and what shows as black in the photos is really a light gray. I like them much more in the photos than real life which is disappointing. Took a photo of how it really looks, but the reviews apparently cant support images. Anyway, I'm sure it's a good quality shoe but I wanted to warn anyone looking at this color. And for what it's worth, I went with the Bondi 8 as it felt more cushioned to me, but only ever so slightly. And that was just walking indoors in my living room.

I only have seven pair of these shoes. For someone who stands on their feet all day long it's a perfect investment. Great product.

I like the color of this one. I purchase 2 and received 3 pairs and two of the same kind . . The white shoe is too wide for my feet which took away from the comfort and look.

The shoe is like a boat. I ordered the same size I did for the Gaviota 4. The shoe is totally different as the toe box is at least 50% wider allowing the foot to slip around inside. When getting up from a sofa or low chair, the toe box rolls and causes pain on the side of the foot. I have a bruise on my left foot outside from this rolling. I compared these to my gaviota 4'sand they don't look like anything close to the same. Terrible redesign with injury possibilities from wearing them

My feet are in love. I can finally walk long distances without pain in my injured ankle. The shoe is super light and cushions every step I take. Seems there was a lot of thought put into the shape, not only the material. With this shoe, for some reason my steps land softer on the ground and don't create a direct impact to my heel and ankle that I would usually feel with other shoes. I'm buying only HOKA brand for the rest of my life !!

Although I have only worn the product a few times I amd well satisfied.

The toe bed has been made wider and feels sloppy. The shoe is so uncomfortable that I returned it. The Gaviota was the only HOKA shoe that had good arch support for my high arch. With the changes from the Gaviota 4 to the Gaviota 5, I have had to move away from HOKA all together.

Love the look and product

Great support. Love the wide sizes

The support of the sole is great, with good cushioning and stability. One improvement would be to incorporate a stretch material is the upper (similar to Brooks running shoes) and these would be perfect.

I've been wearing Hokas since I purchased the Gaviota 3 some years ago. I have several pairs of Gaviota 4s and like them very much. The Gaviota 5 sems to have a larger toe area which is fine. However, over all they are not as comfortable as the Gaviota 4s.

Every pair of the higher line Hokas I have bought have been outstanding support and comfort. This is the first time buying this version and wow, I didn't think the comfort and support could get much better, but they did!

On my feet all day at work, I'm a big guy hard on my feet, feet don't ache near as much wearing these shoes, great support and cushioning

Super comfortable, I feel like I'm gliding

Very comfortable shoe, sorry about the last review I was confused about what shoe you were talking about

They're not as plush as they were last year

I bought this shoes because my husband has a ankle problem so he can't stand up for a long period of time. He loves the shoes and feel less pain on his ankle since then. True to size and very comfortable.

My HOKA's give me the stability I need at my age. They are so comfortable for walking because they have a lot of cushioning. It's a shoe I can wear all day without my feet hurting. I'm very happy with my purchase. I feel I made the right choice.

I walk 5 miles a day, and these are truly the best shoes I've ever bought!