Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

I bought this style rather than my usual Speedgoat style. I like that it's a bit wider than the speedgoat but it runs a bit short on one foot and my toe bothered me quite a bit. My foot seems to have adjusted somewhat but I was disappointed. The padding is good but had hoped for more. Overall I will make the best of it because I needed them for a trip.

I purchased it for stability and arch support but didn't notice anywhere where it said wide toe box. The Hoka specialist then did tell me they were the widest ones in the front. I returned them and just today ordered the Arahi 8 that the specialist recommended. Hopefully these work out!

Seemed that it would be very comfortable, but much too wide for me. I had to return.

I bought the Giovata a year ago, which I lived in. It was time to buy another pair. Although happy with the first pairs cushioning factor, the new ones seem like less cushion was used. Maybe they reduced the cushion size? I'm not sure but went and bought a different brand which I'm happy with the cushion. These might work for light walking but not for running or aerobic activity. This is just an opinion based upon my last purchase. I'll look for another style with HOKA that are cushioned and running.

I've been on four runs with these so far. I find that they rub the inside of my foot weirdly and if I ran longer distances, I'd expect bad blisters. My calves also cramp a lot wearing these, which might be from the squishiness. I purchased these in part for the rumored softness--I'm prearthiritic on my metatarsals, and I will say that the cushion really softens the blow, but it seems to do so at the cost of stability, because I feel the inside soles giving too much, and it's causing knee pain.

I bought these hopeful as I have been having a lot of trouble finding a Hoka shoe that fits I loved the Ahani 6 best shoe ever then the 7 came out not a great shoe for me. Like I said I was hopeful but they are way to wide for a normal foot

For some reason my Achilles pain is worse

I absolutely love Hoka and have never had any problems with sizing until this pair. I bought for my husband for Father's Day and also bought another pair the other pair fit him great. I'm unsure why the sizing isn't the same.

These are comfortable and have helped me a lot with my plantar fasciitis, but they have a very long tongue and are painful above the instep.

I was disappointed in the quality of this shoe. It feels tike my other pair purchased earlier this year feel more durable and plusher. I have returned these for a different color.

Had a pair delivered to me April 30 2025 and they have holes as of May 30 2025 where the toes go while walking btw I do clip my toenails everyday so it's not that my old pair of hoka shoes did the same. I do a lot of walking at work.

I run 5 miles 4 days a week I wanted a show that provides support but is also well cushioned and springy. Missing the cushion and spring. Also high around the ankle is painful.

It was a nice looking shoe, and the sole was very comfy, but the shoe was too wide. I don't have a wide foot, so 8 ordered a regular, but the product o received was too wide even as a regular fit.

I purchased these shoes at the recommendation of my local sporting goods worker after trying them on. They are incredibly plush and comfortable. However, after wearing these shoes twice for a combined hour, my outer foot and up my calf were in so much pain that lasted days after taking off the shoes. I wasn't sure if this was because it was correcting the way my feet roll inward or what but I couldn't continue to wear them. The toe box is very wide and at first this was great but after wearing them for a day I soon realized that even the sides by my arches and outer foot were very loose, causing my foot to move around, and no amount of tightening the string helped.

I sent it back.

Unfortunately I can't comment I returned the sneakers waiting for my refund. Which may take 15 days to process

I loved my first pair of Gaviotas (3) because they had more stability and support than the Bondi for me. I also liked the upgrade design features of the (4) but didn't love how quickly the inners on the heel wore out from regular use. The soles and uppers were still in great condition but just not that part :( wore them until the inner plastic liner made it impossible through the holes. The Gaviota 5 however, was missing the sturdiness and extra support I sought out of this design over the Bondi. The heel was much lower and although the shoe was lighter, it just wasn't as great as a model for my ankles or foot. I scrounged the internet trying to buy the model 4 after the 5s also had the wear on the heel issue with little use. I swear by my Hokas but this version of the gaviota had me back to the Bondi for the stability I was looking for.

I purchased these after a couple of close friends swore by the brand, as I typically opt for different brands. I use these for street/trail running and intermittent walking during those runs. I'm not a fan of this shoe. Though bulky looking, they are lightweight, so that is a plus. I have over pronation and after some research these were amongst ones recommended. The downside for me is the pain the comes afterwards in my knees and in my shins. The inserts rub my foot sore. The overall support of the shoes don't seem to do much for my over pronation as I often find myself trying to balance the support from leaning in too much. I've ran over 10 miles in these shoes for ideal breaking in time however, I'll give it a couple more miles to see if the shoe requires more of a break in time, but I may be retiring these much sooner than I'd hoped for running.

This new version of Gaviotas is not as cushioned as the previous one. Even though they seem to be a bit lighter, they feel stiffer, and are wider that the predecessors. Not crazy about them.

I use Hoka for walking, I've only had them for 2 weeks and I thought the cushion would be plusher. I prefer Clifton, it's a better fit. I would have purchased the Clifton but my size was not available in any color. The new Clifton 10 is now available and will probably purchase it soon. Wish there were more black combos available. Only blk/wht and blk/blk

I'm a BIG Hoka fan. However, I would not buy these again. I got my regular shoe size and they are too small. My toes are squished in the top of the shoe, pressing down on my toenails, and it makes wearing the shoes very uncomfortable. I have not had this issue with any of my other Hokas. Also, the back of the shoe at the heel is low, so my heel slips out while walking and running.

I really wanted to love these, especially at this price, but they make my feet hurt due to being too soft so my feet and toes flex too much when walking. The toe box is also too wide so my feet slide, but the heel and center foot is good on this wide shoe. It's hard finding that balance between cushion and support, and these just aren't it for me. : (

I am wearing it in the house and trying to get used to its feel. It is different than the arahi and I feel a little unsteady. Very comfortable and cushiony. I am hoping this will be great for walking.