Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

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.

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