Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

My foot/ankle doctor recommended these to give me stability in walking. They are absolutely wonderful.

I bought size 10.5 extra wide. I replaced the included footbed with my custom insoles. The result is an even more stable, comfortable, all around shoe. I wear it almost all day, every day. No pressure points, and that great Hoka cushioning make it so comfy.The soles look to be more beefy, I am hoping they last longer than my other Hokas.

My preference has been the Bondi 8 after several pairs and also trying the Bondi 10 which was disappointing The larger toe box on these (same size as all my other various Hokas) and more stable lateral support allow me to wear them longer (14 hours) without any discomfort

Like walking on marshmallows with the Plush footbed. Love it.

Fits good, very cushioned which is what I need!

Really love the Gavottes. They got the style and cushioning exactly right. Sufficient enough color choices

Great shoes for walking

Was worried the 4 would not be as good as the 4 but after wearing it for a few days I love the toe box is bigger which is great still great comfort will be buying allot more of these

I wear these for work at a resort. I walk approximately 20K steps a day at work and these Gaviotas are great for what I do. Plenty of color options. I matched them up with the uniform. Wide sizes available so my toes have plenty of wiggle room. Feels like I'm walking on a cloud all day long.

I previously had worn Bondi 8s for a whole year and decided to try Gaviota. I didn't like the extra padding around the heel so sent them back at no charge to exchange for a new pair of Bondis. This was on a Thursday, and by Monday I had received my new pair of Bondi 8s which I really like. Thank you Hoka.

They feel amazing and are a delight to walk in

The product selection is great. I have one pair for exercise class giving me the stability I need. Another pair for walking/travel. So far they've been to Munich & Tokyo this year.

Great cushion and Stability. I usually walk 3 to 5 miles everyday.

Really like the newest addition!

Best HOKA yet!

I suffer from a bulging disc in my back which affects the left leg. After getting back on my feet all my shoes were uncomfortable. I had read that Hoka shoes were extremely comfortable. I purchased a pair and yes as the title says the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned.

The new sole makes these shoes the most comfortable from thr previous generations. Don't like how HOKA name is blasted onto the side of the shoes aesthetically. Also I wear Wide and they never put the premier colors on the Wide. But love the show. It's my all day sneaker. Long walks and just hanging out.

After wearing many Bondi shoes in medium width, I bought this Gaviota shoe in wide and it fits perfectly! The medium-width Bondi shoes I've owned all have a seam that runs across the outside edge of each foot and caused sores. So I opted for a wide width with these new Gaviotas and I love the way they fit and feel.

Will be buying again and again. Really wonderful shoe...totally true to details.

I have truly had a love hate relationship with Hoka, mostly hate but I want to love. I have tried more pairs of Hokas and returned than I can count. I have a wide foot and even though Hoka offers wide (Clifton, Speedgoat, Challenger, Gaviota and Arahi) and extra wide (Bondi) it really has never been a wide, at least in comparing to other brands out there and it has always been to narrow. Enter the new Gaviota 5. Finally, I repeat, Finally, Hoka has offered a wide that is truly a wide. You have made the forefoot rounder and wider right from the start, which has really helped in the wide truly being wide. Sizing is great, width is perfect and the upper feels superb. I really couldn't ask for a better offering in this shoe. Maybe offer some more color options in wide. This will not be my only pair of Gaviota 5's. Now that you have offered this, please offer it with your other shoes out there, I think you have really dialed this in, and it would be a shame to stop here and make this your only good wide offering.

The Gaviota are incredible and maintain the cushioning and support ALL day for this RN for a 12+ hour shift on my feet. They do this amazing thing of supporting the heel when I step and magically displace the pressure throughout the whole shoe. My feet, calves, knees and hips felt amazing at the end of the shift for the first time in forever. When I took the shoes off, it was like the padding in my foot was totally intact when it normally feels completed mashed and flat. My legs did not hurt at all when I took them off. LOVE these!

I have 4 Altra models because they are one of the only companies that make shoes shaped like human feet. But I personally prefer Hokas both for their look as well as support and cushioning. I probably have 8 that I rotate in and out of. In fact I ordered the Gaviota 5 from the web site this morning and also bought a pair at a local store. I would give this shoe 10 stars if I could. An issue I've had with Hokas is that most are narrow in their standard width. So I buy the wide (2EE) versions. I have Clifton 8s, Bondi 7, Arahi 5 & 6 (the pinnacle of the Hoka line for me), & Gaviota 4, all in wides though my feet measure a solid medium D width. All are in my regular size of 11.5, which I've worn in almost all shoes except for the Gaviota 4. Even in the 2EE width that shoe did not feel right on my feet so I exchanged for a 12 which has worked well. This Gaviota 5 is a revelation for me. It actually has a real foot shape that fans of Altra shoes will immediately notice. It's not obvious from images on the web site but once in hand you will see that wider forefoot. I wore my Gaviota 4s to the shoe store to give a direct comparison & I was able to get my normal 11.5 size, still a 2EE wide, and was immediately pleased. There is a little more cushioning than the 4 but still with good support. Stability is very important for me, that is why the Arahis have been my favorites with the Gaviota 4 having a similar underfoot feel. The 5 is a bit softer but still has that balanced well grounded feel. More heavily cushioned Hokas sometimes have me feeling a little wobbly unless I'm really pounding on a walk. For those who have wished for something similar to an Altra but with Hoka structure & design you should be very happy with these. The only downside is that color choice is quite limited in the wides.

If you have a large feet this shoe fits perfect!! It's little on the heavy side but still pretty comfy so it's worth for it!!

I am a Tennis player. Due to an injury in my ankle I have had to wear only running shoes to avoid impact while I recover. I found very good reviews of the HOKA Gaviota an Bondi and bought them. It has been the best decision, they are cushioned and confortable to wear. They are providing the exact result that was suggested by de doctor.

I struggle to find shoes that don't "squeeze" my forefoot. This fit the bill. Most shoes, even other 2E sizes, still feel like a python on the outside edge and top of my forefoot either immediately or soon after wearing for brief periods. I'm not much of a runner, primarily use these for standing / walking in a hospital environment. I also use for brisk treadmill walking. The Gaviota 5 work great for both. The forefoot sizing and just the right amount of cushioning.