Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

I have worn the gaviota since the first edition and the toebox in this version is entirely too why I'm so disappointed I can't even imagine what the white version is like. Extremely disappointed and bummed. I may have to try to go down to size just to see if it fits.

Please go back to the style of the Gaviota 4! The 5s are way too wide in the fore foot. It says this was done to improve cushion, but you cannot tell a difference in the cushion of the Gaviota 4. The Gaviota 5s are way too wide! Don't mess up a good thing, Hoka! PLEASE!!!

I was excited but disappointed in the fit. 11B's are a sloppy wide fit.

Cuts in on the outer sides The toe box area was nice and roomy

I waited for what seemed like forever for the new Gaviota to come out. The Gaviota has consistently been my favorite Hoka shoe and the 5 comes in some great colors. Problem is that they are way too wide for me now. I understand that some people need wide shoes but they come in wide... Now the regular width shoe is too wide for me to comfortably wear. It's so disappointing. I always liked the Gaviota best but I have to return these. Not sure which style will work for me now.

I've been meaning to write this review for a few months now I'm an avid walker and I expected the Gaviota's to last well over a year as my main exercise shoe. I purchased the a pair of the Gaviota 4's less than one year ago, and they quickly deteriorated within 6 months. Before purchasing the Gaviota's, I had a pair of Clifton 8's for several years before I needed to upgrade due to normal wear and tear I absolutely loved them. I also loved the Gaviota's, before the lining began to rip and the sole began to wear down. I'm very disappointed because I loved my last pair of Hokas SO much and clearly need to purchase a new pair of walking shoes, but I will not be buying another pair of Hokas again after my experience with the Gaviota's. (I don't see a spot to add photos as proof, but I would if I could!)

The new design's toe box is now way too wide. I ordered my usual size 11 Medium and the front part of my foot flops around in the shoe like a fish out of water. You also killed one of the best shark tooth-like side sole designs ever. I have truly tried every other model of Hoka and Gaviota was the only one that worked for me.