Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

These shoes were comfortable but the tread was worn almost completely down in less than 4 months. I walked in them 3-4 miles a day. I've never had a shoe become unwearable this quickly.

Unfortunately, these shoes were terrible for my feet. I tried to continue wearing them hoping to "break them in." I got blisters on the outside of my big toe and the top of one of my second toes. The toenail also bruised and is still bruised 2 months later. I've learned my lesson and will always try shoes out on a treadmill before wearing outside so that I have the option on returning them.

Shoes squeak. I tried two things that customer service suggested, but neither worked. I filed a claim, which was denied. Shoes were less than 6 months old. Will not buy another pair of Hoka brand shoes.

I purchased these shoes for work after noticing a lot of coworkers wearing them, I kept them at work and never had them outside. I hoped for them to last longer then they did.

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

They cause some pain so I can't wear them. Sadly I missed the return date.

They're good for a month and I'm not even a runner - and then they go soft. Way too expensive for what they are. Stop emailing me...

I bought Hoka Gaviota 5 on May 20th 2025 and within a 6 months stitches came out on both shoe and I try to do warranty claim and the they said it's not cover under warranty and they denied my claim. And they said your claim pertaining to this order will be closed.

I owned so many Hoka over years and this pair is the most uncomfortable shoes from Hoka. I walk and stand for ten to twelve hours per day

These are not nearly as stable as the Arahi 7 even though they have the same frame and the toe bed is far too wideI hate the Graviota 5. The Arahi 7 was my perfect sneakerLOVED THEM! And what does HOKA do to a good shoe, they change themCOMPLETELY! The Arahi 8 has a different frame which is not nearly as stable as the 7 and they increased the heal to toe drop which killed my knees the entire time during the week I wore them. GRAVIOTA 5 and Arahi 8 are horrible and they're the nicest looking stable shoes HOKA makes. I'm now searching for a new brand that doesn't change styles ever year for no reason.

I've had 4 pairs of the clifton 9 I felt they wore out fast as well... These are more expensive and wore out faster!! I plan to try nike instead.

I'm sick to my stomach. I spent a ton of money, and was so excited to get the shoes. But, I do not like them at all. Interestingly, I do like my other HOKA shoes, just not the Gaviota.

Awesome sneakers..comfort, size..great Downside, and i cant attach a pic but the sole has started to slowly chip away and the material has slowly started to come apart from the sole...this is a major disappointment after 1 week of wearing

I have three pair of other Hoka's. I ordered these in the same size as all my others. I went for a 5 mile walk and now I have HUGE blisters on the front pads of both feet because my feet were sliding around in the shoes even when laced tightly. I earned a $20 discount & now they won't let me apply that to a different shoe if I HOKA CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE!

The show fell apart in 5 months. I'm such a big fan of hoka, but this was just disappointing

Ive been a loyal Gaviota fan from the first one. As a nurse who is on my feet 14+ hours during my shift and then some, with heel spurs and plantar fascitis, they were the only comfortable shoe! They made me feel normal with no feet pain again! So I was excited for the 5 to come out. Sadly they are a huge disappointment. They feel nothing like the 4s and previous. The 5s roll my ankles outwards even standing still. My ankle dips out to the back outer corner. They aren't nearly as stable or plush. Unfortunately their big changes and upgrades weren't for the better for me. Im praying these go back to the way the 4s were so I can actually be comfortable again!