Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
77%"Felt true to size"
63%"Felt true to width"
74%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These shoes make me feel safe, as I have peripheral neuropathy, and so comfortable I walk more. I had the black with pink ties and this time got the blue colorful version, which cheers me up when I walk. Thanks for an exceptional produce!
Lori,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Great after my fascia release surgery. Great for my plantar fasciitis. Great for all my various foot/ankle problems due to my Ehlers Danlos. Heels slid for first few days when breaking them in. No more heel slide now!
Brit,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Sper buenos
Cota,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wear a 7.5 in Hoka (also in heels) and when I put my foot into these shoes (Gaviota 5) I told my husband, " O my god it's like trying on my first pair of Gravati". My foot is well supported from heel to toe. I am not flat footed but I don't have a high arches either. This style of Hoka has a wider toe-box and supports my heel. I have tried a few different styles from Hoka, the Challenger ATR 7 also had a wider toe-box and a well form fitting heel. I look forward to spending more time in these shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I live in my Hokas. They make my feet and achiles feel so much better. I also love that they are wide enough. This is the only brand of shoe I don't need to order in a wide size, because the average width is wide enough for me. I only wish there were some more neutral color options like tan, since I wear them all the time, even at work with my business clothes.
Liz,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Made walking on cobblestone road a / paths comfortable
James,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Shoe was fine but doctor said I should try wider & a bit bigger - 7 touched my toes - I used to be a 6.5 but not sure if that's the shoe or my foot
I'd also recommend:
RYKA
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have tried several styles of Hoka and this is my very favorite walking, everyday shoe. I now have it in three colors so I rotate them and keep going!
Wilma W,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I bought these for my elderly Mother. I discovered Hoka last year when I started getting a severe case of Plantar Fasciitis and loved the stability of the shoes. I have 3 pair now and decided Mom needed at least one pair as well! She loves them! We'll be ordering more as she has now promised to get rid of all of her other shoes!
Tripp,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have worn Hoka Clifton’s in their various iterations for over seven years. I started using them with my custom orthotics the last few years. I love them. I decided because I am older, 62, I should try a shoe with more stability. So, I got these to try. They are amazing! They have more of the rocker like motion that was in my first pair of Clifton’s that I noticed was lost in the newer Clifton versions. The Gaviota 5 footbed allows me to leave out the orthotic. It’s comfy as is. I usually got the Clifton’s in wide. I measure slightly wide. (I highly recommend measuring your foot and look up what measurement constitutes “wide”, because I always thought I was narrow because my heel is narrow) Based on the reviews that say the medium is very wide in the forefoot, I ordered the medium and yep, it is very wide and fits me comfortably. Shoe is very lightweight, too. I highly recommend this shoe. I know the price is ridiculous but I can’t put a price on my comfort and ability to walk comfortably.
Pam, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Its the only pair of shoes I wear
Rita,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Super comfy and supportive!
Chris,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I tried many. After bunion surgery, these are perfection. I tried other brands and even other Hokas. The wide toe box and foam plus the H frame can't be beat. I live in fear these will be re-vamped one day
Kendall,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I tend to pronate when I walk and I have a spot on the bottom of my big toe that becomes tender when I walk. My podiatrist recommended Hoka Stability shoes. I chose the Gaviota 5. I absolutely love the fit and stability they provide. I can once again walk without pain. This is my third pair. I won't wear any other brand.
Mimi,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Very comfortable shies
Ester,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Great shoes for walking and standing
Mike,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I got this for my husband because he has hardly no feeling in his legs and needs all the stability he can get. We are not rich by any means but this was money we'll spent. Very light on his feet and he does have more stability. So thank you for the great shoes!
CC,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I use these for walking. They fit my feet perfectly with the special insert I use. There are regular width, and I have wide feet, but I like how they fit. I had worked with one of your specialists on which would be best.
Kimmer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
My ankle was hurting to a point I was limping. I've started walking again and have no ankle pain. This was especially important to me since I am going to Europe for 2 weeks and have signed up for a lot of walking tours.
Debs,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
This shoe feels and fits me just right. After buying several other HOKA s and returning them. The soles are comfortable as is the top end. Not all hokas fit the same. HOKA needs to do a better job describing their products. For example, the Gaviota 5 fits like A Bondi. Both have "plush" soles but the Gaviota is firmer. The Bondi is too squishy. I wear 10.5 but have to size up to 11 to have room in the toe box. I don't have wide feet but a 10.5 wide still squeezes my toes together. Frustrated after much trial and error, I got my answer about fit from ChatGPT. HOKA should have this info on the website, seriously!
Dave,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
So comfortable every time I buy Hokas. They have ample room in the toe box which I need because I walk 5 miles every day. My toes are happy.
Sara,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
It helps prevent my pronation in my feet.
Car,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I work in a warehouse and I'm walking for 8 - 10 hours each day. I had pain in my ankles, arches in my feet and the entire bottom of my feet. I tried wearing different brands of shoes, insoles and ankle wraps. I bought these Hokas and I feel like I'm walking on clouds. I feel like I have bounce in my every step. The wide toe area keeps my feet from feeling cramped.
I have recommended Hoka to a few of my coworkers.
Purchasing these shoes was money well spent.
Catis15,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I'm obsessed with these and the mach 6 WIDE. These run true. I'm a nurse on my feet with plantar facitis and these feel like clouds. My feet don't hurt after a long shift. They clean up real nice when I throw them in the washer too.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These shoes are perfect for my needs. I was looking for an all-around shoe that would provide stability and cushioning.
I have a broken sesamoid at the ball of my foot, and a broken bone in my ankle (a result of what I thought was a sprain that never healed). I am aware surgery will be the only option to heal my pain, but until then, I needed cushioned, stable, supportive shoes with ample room for my toes.
I took the shoe finder quiz and it led me here. I put them on and never wanted to take them off. They take all the pressure off the ball, and prevent my ankles from rolling outward, reducing strain on my ankle ligament. I finally am feeling some pain relief from injuries that have been bothering me for far too long.
If you suffer from similar ailments, and are on the fence, these come with my highest recommendation.
Brook,
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