Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

comfort

The frame at the arch digs into your arch. I have the Gaviota 3 and it was perfect. I had to get the regular width Gaviota 5 because it is wider than the wide width Gaviota 3 which is what I have. But in both the regular and wide width Gaviota 5s, the frame really digs into the arch. Don't get why they would do such a radical redesign!!

So, I am really hoping this experience is not what is in store for hoka. Got the new Ga iota in Black on Black size 10d bc frankly I am awesome. They looked and felt amazing. Wore them for two days and the tread on the heel of the left shoe started peeling off. No worries. I tried to find a number to call for hoka. Nope it's like text. Ok went through the process. Had to print my own packing slips and labels. No problem. I think I'm doing an even exchange. A day later like clock work I get an e mail. We're sorry to inform you but we've refunded your original form of payment. Ok who said do that. I need sneakers pal. Anyway it's whack. I waited for the new gaviota black/black size 10d bc as I said before I'm awesome. Instead I got a forced return after I shipped my damaged shoes back. Come on guys, this isnt "Brooks" for cs. Thanks. D

I had worn the Gaviota 4, It was the most comfortable shoe. It wore well and lasted me at least a year until I wore the bottoms out. I have had the Gaviota 5 for not even two months the bottoms are wearing fast and I can tell they have broken down to the point I am already exploring a new shoe. Will I spend it on Hoka again is to be determined.

Full disclosure... I love Hokas . BONDI 8 (2XW) is the best shoe I have ever had in my entire life. These Gaviota cost more, having the vaunted H frame, but after several months wearing these I have started feeling the worst foot pain of my life (specifically in my heals and arches). Terrible. I thought I would eventually break them in but the experience has only gotten worse and worse week after week. The H Frame seems to prevent these shoes from *ever* breaking in properly. I swapped back to my worn pear of Bondi 8 and the pain is almost completely gone after just a single day.

I have black and blue sores on side of my feet and toes plus a terrible pain on bottom of my left foot. I would not recommend these at all. I would like a refund for my purchase.

These shoes lack depth. My heels were sliding with every step. There was no ankle support. The inner lining was made of a fabric that encourages moisture and no grip. Also no stability mainly because the shoe barely covered my ankles. Hoka, make shoes with depth.

I ordered the Hokas online. I had options of normal width and wide width. I chose wide. The product arrived and the size was 10 DOUBLE E. I was never expecting this wide.

Tilted back like heel was missing, angling me backwards. Returned.

I work with a pest control company. Walking all terrains, 8+ miles a day. Half of the mileage I walk is with 60-70pounds on my back. This style of shoes did not meet my expectations. The shoe finder is little help. Second pair of shoes I've purchased that are uncomfortable. Wore both for just one day. This style gave me terrible shin splints, and other style gave me blisters. I would expect more from almost 200 pair of hokas

This shoe hurts my left foot. I was told to buy Hoka because they were most comfortable, but it makes the pain in my left foot worsen. My right foot feels great! But the left foot is very painful in your shoe.

These are supposed to be good for "everyday running". In reality, I can't run more than a quarter-mile without painful shin splints. I am returning these and buying another pair of Cliftons.

Part of the shoe pushes into my ankle and it is causing pain. I would not buy this shoe again.

The gaviota 3 was really nice. Didn't try the 4. But the gaviota 5 is way different than the 3. These do nothing for foot orthotics compared to the 3.

The soles are much wider than the upper shoe on the Gaviota 5. I felt like I was tripping on my own feet. Thought I just needed to get used to them. When driving, I decided to return the shoes. I kept accidentally hitting both the brake and accelerator at the same time. They were not right for me. I think I bought the wrong style.

Too wide had to return

I received a pair of the light blue fine so I wanted a black pair. 1st. Pair of Black came Used with Gross skin flakes, foot rot and toe imprints, 2nd pair slow to receive stitched crooked all wrinkled rubbed foot odd, 3rd Pair never delivered! 4th mistake Hoka made, they still owe me money for not delivering the 3rd pair it has been over 3 weeks or over 15 business days!!! You would think after their 1st. Mistake Hoka made of Used Gross foot rotting skin flakes with toe imprints they would get a simple pair of shoes out and in a timely manner? Nope! And they still have my money! Wow. Oh yeah I got a free lantern for ordering 2 shoes and that was defective! Wow just Wow!

My husband has horrible foot problems for which he should probably get surgery. However, the surgical recovery would be long and arduous. We found the Gaviiotas, version 4, that provided perfect support allowing him to play golf and go for walks without pain. Then along comes the Gaviota 5, which my husband calls the clown shoe. Sure the heel and arch support are great as long as he is standing in place, but the toe box is so big his foot slips inside the shoe when he moves. On top of this the laces do not go as far down on the toe allowing it to be tightened. Maybe the large toe box is great for runners, but Hoka has a much larger market that rely upon some predictability in future iterations. Unfortunately, the 5s are going be collecting dust in his closet because tossed the box expecting the 5s to be similar to the 4s, stupid. Now scouring the internet for limited stock Gaviota 4s.

I was excited to get my first Hoka shoe. But found it very slippery in smooth surfaces like bath rooms, concrete floor. Hope the R&D team can improve it. I will try another model

Too wide And big

Myself and everyone I know who purchased the Gaviota 3's had tears on the top of the forefoot AFTER the return period. Comfortable, but not long lasting. Perhaps the newer versions use better materials. But, with the poor customer service I received when posing the question to both Hoka and the store, I was out of luck.