Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5
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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:
77%"Felt true to size"
63%"Felt true to width"
74%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I've been buying the Gaviota for years and never had a problem. I bought the new design about 4-5 months ago and after wearing them a couple of times I've been dealing with foot issues ever since. They are too wide and I'm not sure what else is different but they are problematic. Bring back the former design please. I'm wearing my older ones while the new pair I bought sits in my closet in the box. I'm so disappointed and trying to decide what to do next.
Ball,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The toe box is WAY TOO WIDE. As other have mentioned
It looks clownish. Had to return. Looks pretty ridiculous.
TheRat,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Much too big and wide
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Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I tried this style instead of a Mach 5. I loved my Mach 5s. The lacing grommets on this style rub my ankles and hurt so much that I can't even wear these for casual wear, let alone my 3 mile daily walk. Color was pretty, cushioning is good, but I had to send them back.
Wisconsin W,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I purchased a pair of Gaviota 5shoes and am SO disappointed. I have gone through 6 pairs of the previous versions of this shoe and loved them so much. The 5 is a completely different shoe. It's getting returned.
Bummed,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
It's a good looking shoe, but looks huge on my feet.
Sue,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Not a super comfortable supportive sneaker. Found a better sneaker and cheaper on another site.
Cookie,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
My first and last pair of Hoka shoes had the eyelet rip apart. I have worn various brands of athletic shoes over 50+ years and this is a first. Hoka would not stand by their product because I had them for 14 months even though they were only worn during winter months because they were black. The good news is I hadn't yet ordered a second pair in a fun color.
Drawpa,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I heard really good comments about this shoes and how comfortable they are but I guess it was another style, this shoes made me cry because of the pain the only time I used them, they look nice but I wasn't expecting that. definitely returning this shoes.
BRBR,
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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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Cute shoe, love the colors, but they are so wide! I look like a duck!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have had these for 2 months and they are already falling apart. I only wear them to work out about 3 times each week. They're comfortable but that's the only positive.
Gail,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I had been wearing Hoka Gavitota for several years, each year buying the new verision. The 5 version unfortunately seems completely different from the previous. It's much bigger and wider and my feet were swimming in them. My usual inserts did not work in these. I wish I had trusted my instinct and returned them right away, but instead despite this discomfort I kept wearing them until my foot pain was too much and my plantar fasciitis had worsened. I have since learned about zero drop shoes and realized that the hokas despite their cushy feel are really not good for our feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Haven't been able to wear this shoe since the Gaviota 3. Both the 4 and 5 versions are so wide I can't even tighten them enough and I don't have narrow feet. I ended up buying the Arahi but they don't have as much support or cushioning. I really wish Hoka hadn't changed the design of the Gaviota as much as they did. I have been wearing their shoes for years but I may have to start looking at other brands. Too bad.
Longtimerunner,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The amount of pain my feet are in only compare to the most recent onclouds I purchased. The balls of my feet hurt constantly. These shoes have no padding on the inside sole. They are not comfortable at all. The toe box is big enough for all ten of my toes. For reference I am a very petite size 5. I do not recommend!
The coloring of the shoe is nice.
Chrissy,
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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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I wear an 8 1/2 and that size in this shoe was too large overall, almost like it was marked incorrectly!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
That Gaviotas used to be my go to shoe. With this 5th version, they have done everything to cost reduce the shoe and increase their profit margin. I would rather pay more for the shoe and have the cushion and the support than pay the same amount and get a cheaply made version! Extremely disappointed.
M,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This product was very disappointing. I was extremely excited to jog today but the quality is very underwhelming this product hurts my feet every step, I can usually do 10 miles but today I could only do one mile because the underwhelming lack of material and cushion they have. Very awful pair of running shoes.
Raciel,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I read all the reviews before deciding to but.
I will say that a couple reviews stated that the toe area was big.
Big is an understatement, I looked like I had clown shoes on.
I loved the color. I so wanted to love them.
But for the money, I don't think I would wear them.
Karen,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I want to return these. They actually caused me more feet pain than before having them.
Angel,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I'm on my third pair of Hokas and the quality is quickly going down hill as the brand gains popularity. My first pair made me convert everyone I know to make these their running shoes but I can no longer wear any Hokas as my running sneaker. My shin splints and knees are SO painful now which my Hokas had always helped and the comfort helped me get back into running. I'm so disappointed but the brand is no longer for me.
Kelly,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I like the bondi better I paid a little less for it and it was way better stability this one I paid more for and I felt like it was very flimsy
Sb,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I returned these shoes a few days after delivered and never heard back from Hoka
William J,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I choose regular and the shoes came in wide :(
Ada,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The front is too wide so they look a little like clown shoes. I could tolerate the shape if they were comfortable for me. I have flat feet and bought my usual size. Putting them on for a little while was fine but by the end of the day my feet hurt???
Tye,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Your shoes are like all other trendy brands. HUGE high profile heels with a rocker motion that makes feet unstable for hiking. Much like wearing boats. Bulky.
CP,
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