Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5
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2,837 total reviewsReview Breakdown:
53%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
13%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
9%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
13%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
78%"Felt true to size"
63%"Felt true to width"
73%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Please bring back the Gaviota 4.this version is too wide and clunkyI loved the Gaviota 4!!!! So supportive and looked good too.
DM,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These fit horribly. There is some weird bump in the shoe on the side that hits my foot wrong very uncomfortable. Problem is I threw the box away, so I can't return them.
Janet,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have 2 pairs of Gaviota 4slove them! I ordered the Gaviota 5 same size (wide). They are way too big, not just in width but in length too.
NO comparison to the Gaviota 4. Returning and frustrated. What is going on at Hoka? (So many 1 star reviews on different new models-I'm not sure what brand to try now.) :(
TBGold,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This shoe is a great disappointment for me. The H frame is supposed to provide increased stability; however, in my case, even ordering a regular width when I had always purchased a wide width, this shoe made my feet look like I was wearing diving flippers, or had duck feet. The plushness is there as always, but the wideth of the toe box even in regular size made me feel unsteady. I reluctantly went back to Brooks (Ariel), and then found a "sale" for ta pair of the old Gaviota 4.
Former G,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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these shoes are just terrible compared to the Gaviota 4's. They run longer and much, much wider. They look like clown shoes on my feet.
I threw away the box the day they came, thinking they would fit like the 4's did and now I regret it because I can not return them. DO NOT BUY these shoes without trying them on somewhere, what a waste of $180
Dawn, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The toebox on the Gaviota 5 is ridiculously wide. It flares out so much that it doesn't fit most human feet. The new fit has made it impossible to wear for me and many Gaviota wearers. Hoka needs to go back to the original fir or make a Narrow version. They've ruined a shoe that has been my "go to" shoe for years. I'm now forced to change brands.
Rusty,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
wore once /not the comfort I heard about.....can i return them?
Bg,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I've been buying a couple of pairs of Gaviotas a year for the last few years and have always appreciated the updates until this version. The new width makes them unwearable for me. Tried the Arahi but it is not cushioned enough for me. I ended up going back to Brooks for a better fit.
Camille,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Hoka changed the fit on the Gaviota 5 and a regular now fits like a wide. What about options for women who have normal or slim feet?! Had to return them immediately and am still trying to find a replacement.
DJ,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I got my foot sized to ensure I was wearing the best size for me and I did extensive research on a pair that was good for everyday walking and comfort. Wearing these shoes at work, made my feet and calves hurt so much. I don't understand the hype of these shoes and I would not recommend them.
Sam,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I am finding the quality/durability of these shoes has changed. I purchased a pair in February and they are worn out. I walk on average 5 miles a day and feel that shouldn't happen at this price point. Very disappointed in HOKA
MAD I,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have been a die hard Hoka Gaviota fan - the only shoe that allowed me to run outside with bad ankles/feet/knees. Bout the 5s thinking they'd be the same, but they are horrible. Had to switch brands as Gaviota were the only Hoka running shoe that had enough stability for me.
Sam,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Too long, way too wide, heavy feeling . Back it goes.
Pnk,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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This is so strange. I do not have any sort of overpronation and these shoes are supposed to combat that. When I put them on and walked around I strongly felt like my feet were turning inward. I can't express this enough, I don't walk like that at all. This is my 3rd pair of Hokas to try on and I was hoping these were the ones. With the information given and the reviews it felt like these would be a match for me but I'm so taken aback at how they would do such a weird thing to my feet. It's truly unfortunate that people with wide feet have to go through so many orders and returns to find a shoe that works. I really wish stores would carry wide supportive shoes. I know this isn't good for Zappos but I really feel guilty ordering and returning so many shoes. I just want to wear comfortable shoes and I can't figure it out.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The toe box is much bigger & wider than the gaviota 4 & 5. My foot did not feel supported as a result. They looked like clown shoes on my feet. I went to a store & tried on the next size down but they were too small-my big ties were scrunched.
Had to return them.
T,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
For the first time in decades a size 7 is too big for me. I see they equate eu 38 with US 7...it should be eu 37. Got these online by mail and am overwhelmed about how to make this right for a very expensive shoe that can't be worn.
TravelMiles,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This is the first time I have had to return a pair of Hokas. I hope the return process goes smoothly and I am credited the entire amount. These were the most expensive, and the most painful shoes I have worn walking or running. I thought the high stabilization rating would help my arthritis, but the shoes are so wide that I ended up with massive blisters and very painful feet after the first try. Go with the Challenger, Transport, or Speedboat. The Gaviota are torture!
Carol,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I have loved the Gaviota shoes, until version 5. I have been wearing it since version 2. It seems each "improvement" was a bit less stabilizing in the midfoot area. This doesn't fit or feel at all like a Gaviota. The shoe is overly wide for a B width, even with thick socks this was not even close to a shoe that fit my foot. I really hope Hoka gets the next version back on track for those of us that have loved that shoe style. Alas, no more Hokas for me until they are resized and more stabilizing in the mid foot.
Julie, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
My orthopedic doctor suggested this shoe to help me stabilize my ankle. It has not done that. The shoe is light and has a very wide toe box. It is very uncomfortable for me when walking.
Mary,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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It was larger than anticipated
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I had high hopes for these shoes but was greatly disappointed. My husband swears by Hokas and says they completely eliminate his foot pain, so I gave them a try. First, I found them hard to walk in. The front of the shoe is so wide, I feel like I'm trying to walk in clown shoes. Second, there is so much cushion in the front of the shoe it shifts my weight to my heels causing heel pain. Third, after wearing them for a couple of days, my feet hurt so bad I could hardly bear standing at the end of the day. They made the bottoms of my feet feel like they were covered in stone bruises. I am returning the shoes for a refund.
Jo,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
My foot now slops around in the toe box and I have a regular width foot. These shoes are a full half inch (if not more) wider than the Gaviota 4. They're already huge and clunky but now they're even more huge and clunky. I guess the company decided to push the limits on how wide a shoe can sell. I'd be concerned wearing this shoe anywhere that wasn't flat ground because my foot would be slipping all over in the shoe. For $180 after shipping tax - ya, they're going back.
Bring T,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Disappointed and returning. These are very wide and offer no arch support as compared to other brands.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I need a shoe with a wide toe box and and narrow heel, and loved my old Gaviotas for their fit, support, stability and cushioning. But this latest design is way too extreme! With a boat-like toe box they are neither supportive nor stabilizing, and look like something Mickey Mouse would wear for a clown costume. Even the regular width was too wide. Back they went.
OaklandD,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The Gaviota 4 was fantastic. The 5 is terrible, the toe box is too big and there is minimal support under the toe box. What a terrible disappointment. I hope the version 6 is more like the 4 or, unfortunately, I will be shopping for a new brand. I have worn the same size for years and the 5 is longer.
AJ,
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