Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

I was dealing with plantar fasciitis for so long and tried many things. I did PT, inserts, stretches, chiropractor, and even got a cortisone shot. I was scared to spend so much on shoes and end up having them not help. My heal finally does not hurt!

I am a very loyal customer and I love my Hoka Gaviota 5s. I wish there was a way to buy the retired Gaviota 3s again. I bought my oldest son a pair of Gaviota 5 s because he works in a grocery store too and he loves them. They are very supportive and make my feet feel wonderful

GOT GRAVIOTA TO REPLACCE BONDI SNEAKERS BUT THEY DONT SEEM TO FIT AS WELL.....THEY ARE MUCH LARGER SO HAVE TO TIE LACES TIGHTER....I JUST GOT A WEEK AGO SO CANT GIVE REVIEW OF LONGEVITY......BUT THEY ARE NICE SNEAKERS...BUT THINK WILL TRY AND COMPARE BONDI NEXT PAIR.....

The shoes are excellent support, but I guess with my one foot experiencing p.t.t.d. It is painful at times on that foot. Hopefully as I strengthen the tendon it will feel as good as my left foot.

Average 20,000 steps per day at work. Could not do it without these shoes

I always buy Hoka but my last 3 pair have gone down in quality. The glue has separate from the sole on the inside of the shoe and Hoka would not stand by the shoe. The latest pair I received in December is making my right foot sore for some reason. I love this brand so much. What is going on?

The only thing I don't like is when I push my foot down into the shoe , the heal pushes down and it misshapens. It's not a shoe to just slip your foot into.

I wear for work n it's comfy.

The style is not my style at all nor are the colors cause they all are pastel and get dirt so easy. Comfort though is great. I'm a massage therapist and wear them for working.

Great comfort and stability for all day standing and walking; good stability; insole flimsy so replaced; used in combination with new insole has helped with plantar; wish HOKA would have more styles available in Wide; exchange process for correct size was very easy and supportive; hopeful that foam support in shoe will hold up over time - overall very satisfied

Love the look. Love its leather it's dressy looking rather than the black I usually wear But.it did not come in wide so I can't wear them for too long as they are not as comfortable for me as my wides

The shoe is comfortable, I wear them all day for work. However they get dirty easily and a piece of the bottom of the shoe is already peeling. I've only had them for 4 months.

I've struggled with plantar fasciitis for 20 years.I don't feel it in these shoes at all.

I walk a lot during the day in a nursing home facility. My heels and bunions are 1000% better. Have purchased twice and will again!

I absolutely love my new pink bondi hokas! Finally a cute color!!!

Best running shoe I've ever owned

The heel where the foot enters the show gets a lot of wear and frays first- why cant they put a tougher rim at that edge faux leather or similar? Many other shoes reinforce that edge.

I have tried 4 types of Hoka shoes and the Gaviota 5 is the best shoe for me. I like the support at the bottom of the shoe. The heel to toe design is great light jogging and power walking on pavement. Unlike the Arabic 7, it is slip resistant on wet floors indoors and stairs. My only complaint is lack of arch support. I have yet to find a Hoka shoe with adequate arch support. I ended up purchasing a set of insoles to provide the support that I needed. I would still recommend this shoes because holds up basic outdoor athletics.

My daughter loves these shoes, she had to have a second pair. Great quality, true to size and very comfortable.

This is the first shoe I have used since Nike, Brooks, and any other tennis shoes that has helped me with my plantar faceitis. I even buy the sandals in summer. Great product

The heel where the foot enters the show gets a lot of wear and frays first- why cant they put a tougher rim at that edge faux leather or similar? Many other shoes reinforce that edge.

Very comfortable, on my feet all day long. Love the Gaviota 5's. I have 3 pair.

I use this every day and they're comfortable

I bought them for work, thinking that would be a little bit more stable, but they weren't as comfortable as I thought they would be. I think that if you need more stability this might be the shoe for you, however, during my work day being on my feet 9+ hours, they just don't feel comfortable. I'm not a runner so I can't comment about that but I bought them since the drop wasn't as large and that might have been my downfall. Do try them and see if you like them

I love my shoes but the fabric within the toe box wore and created holes by the toes