Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

while they had very good cushioning for the sole the foot box was still far to narrow for me and they lacked ankle support necessary for the taller stance had i not worn them to work I would have returned them.

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I sent them back. The shoe felt like there was a stiff cardboard sticking into my feet on each side of each foot.

even though i ordered a Wide size, when i tried these on, they were *narrow* !! due to problems w/ my big toe, they were just not comfortable. good news is that the Clifton 10 Extra Wide and Skyflow Wide are great!

Bought these shoes because I've heard from others and the website said how good these shoes are for walking etc. I walk 10-14k steps a day and don't get any pain relief.

Didn't line fit or design wrong width

They don't have any arch support.

I have had this for a month now and I had to buy additional insoles. These do not have cushion as I am on my feet all day!

These shoes are okay. They are comfy to wear short termbut not to wear all day. I'm a nurse, when I wear these shoes, my feet are achy by the end of the day. And they look hugelike really wide.

I have bought this model multiple times before. This time it is too small

I am a nurse and on my feet all day. This shoe advertised for nurses or people with jobs standing all day. These hurt my feet non stop. Not a good fit for my job.

I tried 2 widths of Gaviotas and both were too tight. I returned both pairs and awaiting a refund on the second pair

Although I ordered a wide width shoe, the toe box was too narrow.

Will not purchase again

I teach in an elementary. I ordered a wide in my regular size and they were rubbing my feet.

Ordered the same size as my Bondi but was much larger/ wider. Could not use.

This is my first time wearing a Hoka shoe and I am very disappointed with the Gaviota 5. I wear a 9.5 medium in Merrill, Skecher, Dansko and Teva but the 95. medium Gaviota 5 is way too wide and long. It takes me forever to lace them up and unlace them because they are so wide and the heel does not fit snugly. I really needed these and didn't want to go through the hassle of exchanging them. Yes they are plush with a wide base for balance - almost too plush as you sink into them which takes more effort push off and move forward. They wear out way too quickly. After just two months of walking the front, outer portion of the sole is nearly worn flat. My Merrill Moab and Skechers last for 2-3 years with extended walking. Asics also wore out out within thee months like these. I will stick with Merrill and Skechers going forward.

Horrible

I guess my feet don't like Hokas. I bought them for a Disneyland trip. I gave them 2 months to try and break in. They fit different than other shoes. I had heard so many wonderful and amazing things about this brand. It took another 2 months fr my feet to recover after the trip. They are now just sitting in my closet and I am disappointed that I spent that much money on them.

I'm not sure why I was asked to do a review. I reached out for assistance on a defective pair of shoes and have yet to receive any feedback. This is the 2nd time I've had a quality issue with the Hoka brand; first time my husband's shoes, this time mine.

Spongy - not supportive at all. Glad I did not pay full price. I hope the next update of the Gaviota is more like Gaviota 4. Don't bother buying Gaviota 5.

Width was good but have to size down from your normal size. Too soft and not enough support for me.

I was hoping these shoes would help with long hours on my feet. They did not. They were not true to size. For me, they ran big. The support was subpar.

I tried wearing them for a month.Wore them outside, ended up getting blisters on both feet.I tried to return them, but they said that it was past one day or four days past the time limit that it could be returned.So I spent a hundred and fifty dollars for nothing.Not good customer service

I tried 3 different styles and sizes of Hoka running shoes. None of them fit right. All were too wide, too big. Even though some styles claim true to size or suitable for narrow foot, I found none of them acceptable. All were returned.