Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5
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61%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
9%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
7%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
11%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
80%"Felt true to size"
78%"Felt true to width"
66%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Daily wear, helps with my foot pain.
Bubba,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
He likes them a lot. He has been wearing Hoka's for a few years now. The lightness and comfort are good for him.
Lyn,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I tried the Transport X - it had a plate suited for runners and I am a walker. I exhanged those for Bondi B3LS, very comfortable but something felt off. Researched further and found these. The Gaviota 5's are much better than the others for me.I pair with a set of Pinnacle by Powerstep. RIdes great. Roomy toe box for those who appreciate fanning our toes.
Chris,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Yoooooo, these shoes work. I'm a Door man that stands my entire 8 hr shift. Got a bad knee that was not liking this one bit. Wife suggested HOKA. Now when I wear them I have no issue. Only down side is, I gotta get more pairs/colors to go with outfits other than ORANGE lol.
Thx
Mike M,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I use this shoe to do a lot of walking and standing. I love the combination of stability, plush comfort and smooth transition from heel to toe. My only criticism is that it appears a little larger than my previous brand.
Walker,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Let me preface this by saying that I'm a big guy, so I'm probably naturally putting more strain on these shoes than most people. That said, I was super excited when I found the Gaviota 5. Because of my size, most shoes just aren't supportive enough. I had previously worn Brooks for years, but started falling out of love with them and wanted to try something new.
I typically wear a 4E, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found that the Wide Gaviota for me perfectly. The support was amazing out of the box, feeling like I was walking on clouds, but not to the point of feeling overly soft. The only reason I'm deducting a star is that the material on the bottom has started to break down noticeably after about two months of wear. I also noticed the support starting to lessen around that time. Again, I'm a bigger guy and I'm sure this is probably not abnormal given the amount of walking I do. But I really can't afford to drop nearly $200 on shoes every 2-3 months, so it's kind of a bummer they haven't held up a bit better.
Joe,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I have fallen arches and bunions prior to wearing Hoka Gaviotas, I wore either the Brooks Beast or New Balance 990s, and I always experienced pain in my bunions. Since switching to the Gaviota, the pain has disappeared. The Gaviota design removes a lot of the pressure on my toe and I can once again walk comfortably. If I were to review the shoe on comfort alone, I would unquestionably give it a 5. Unfortunately, I have one complaint, and it is not insignificant. The shoes wear out too fast. This is probably a by product of the comfort. The soles are extremely spongy. This takes up a lot of the impact of walking resulting in a high level of comfort. However, the soles wear out very quickly. Hoka puts a harder material in rings on the surface of the shoes, but it doesn't do that much good. I pronate, and I wear through the ring and the sole in about two months. To be fair, I walk a lot - 9 miles a day - but I got twice the wear out of the New Balance and Brooks shoes, so I'm paying a big premium for the Hokas. Still, I can't give up the comfort, and I'll just keep paying it.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I went with a different color; the blue was bluer than I expected from the online pictures. So far, they've made a difference in the way my feet feel, in a good way. I have flat feet, and my podiatrist said that as we age the arch collapses further and spreads out the foot. So I needed arch support and a larger toe box. I also have arthritis in one toe, so I needed the extra cushioning. My podiatrist said he has these, and my sister also recommended (she has the Bondi). The rocking motion when walking takes some getting used to. I live in a cold winter climate, and most mesh coverings don't provide insulation, so there's that. Overall, I think I will be happy with them.
RC,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
I’m 5’10” and 250lbs trying to get active to help lose weight. Finding shoes that are wide and supportive is challenging. These are a great option. I’ve put just over 40 miles on mine between the treadmill, asphalt steer and concrete sidewalk. I ordered my typical size and these fit true, maybe slightly wide compared to other Hoka’s I’ve tried. They’re very stable side-to-side and heel-to-toe. The arch is moderate but not high, so it’s probably good for most people. Overall, this is a very good shoe for walkers/joggers needing a wide fit and extra support.
Tim, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Love the shoes, most comfortable I've ever worn. I'm on my feet all day and love the cushioning. Only negative is that the pull tab frays very easily. Hoka replaced my shoes and the second pair are fraying as well.
Chad,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I walk 3-8 miles per day as a Resort General Manager. I love orange and the comfort of the Hola shoe. It would be perfect if I knew how to clean them or prevent dirt from staining the top of the shoe. Great show, my knee does not get sore but does with other shows with less support
Jason,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The sneakers looks great, the cushion is also great. It is smart and just as described. However, it feels kind of discomforting towards heels at the base of my sole of my foot It appears that the base of my foot is touching top edge of the sneakers sole on both feet. The price is also on the high side.
Adeshow,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Even though I have a wide foot I found these to be just a bit too wide for my feet. I really liked the shoe but couldn't convince my feet to be happy.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This is a great quality shoe..I only wish they offered half sizes.
Jimbo,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
They're comfortable but after a while the sides dig in. I should have bought wide instead of regular width.
Julio,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The shoe is up to the quality expected by the brand. I read that there was some more stability control than the bondi , so I hoped it would fit better because the Bondy is too wide in the tow box and my foot slips around. Unfortunately, the shoe also is wide the toebox and there's no increased stability for a narrow foot. Stick with the narrow shoes if you have a narrow foot.
Sean,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The toe box is too wide for my foot but it appears that you don't offer narrow sizes
Walker,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
These are very comfortable shoes. The only issue is the bottoms only last 3.5 to 4 months. I do jog about 25 miles a week on pavement.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I do like these shoes, but I was surprised that they don't have 2 elastic straps on the tongue of the shoe, there is only 1, I wonder why they left one out, it is kinda difficult to get tucked under the opposite side of the shoe sometimes and it seems to keep moving as I walk. But length and width are good.
Buzz,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I am very flat footed and brought these sneakers for running. While the shoe has good arch support it lifts you up a bit too much on the heel and when running it feels like you're leaning forward almost like you're going to fall forward. Not sure I would buy again for running but overall an okay sneaker. Also, it would be beneificial to have half sizes beyond size 13.
PB,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I buy the Wide version of HOKA sneakers. The Graviota-5 is way too wide. If you drive a clutch car the shoe is so wide that the right side of the shoe catches the brake pedal when I shift the car. I have to be careful. The Graviota-5 is very comfortable but I am no longer going to wear it. I will donate a practically new shoe to Habitat for Humanity.
I was glad to see that HOKA offered the Bondi-7. This is the best WIDE shoe that HOKA offers. Just ordered a pair.
Good sneaker but just too wide.
Turbodog,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wish I could have chosen a different color shoe lace as I tried to order another color shoe lace from Hoka and they would not sell me any.
JM,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These new shoes were supposed to be the same as my old ones. Ordered same size and style. The new ones are wider and fit a little sloppy.
Frankie5024,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These are extremely comfortable, wide toe box, shoes. I love everything about them except the upper material. It gets dirty very easily and you cannot scrub it too hard because the material pills. Not sure how to keep these clean. I have only had them for 3 weeks but they are looking rough. I hope newer iterations of this shoe fix this problem.
Boone,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Love the shoe but it was too small for my right foot.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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