Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

I ordered several pairs of different shoes and sizes. Including Bondi, Clifton and Gaviota. Gaviota was the last shoe to arrive and I am so glad it did!!! All the other shoes hurt my feet or were uncomfortable. Gaviota is perfect, once i found the right size. So, in short. All the shoes Hoka offers fit differently for different types of feet. So, you need to try a few different ones before giving a bad review. It could just be the wrong shoe for your feet. I am so glad Hoka offers shoes for all types of feet! My feet couldn't be happier! Thank you Hoka! For reference, I have overpronation, hamstring problems and high arches. Gaviota is the perfect shoe for me! Happy feet over here!!!

Very good and comfortable. I Will order a 2nd pair after 3 weeks from purchase.

My foot dr recommended these and I'm so glad I got them!! It's like ur feet r in heaven, they snug ur foot and so much support! I highly recommend these if u have any foot pain

I recently fractured my ankle and managed to sprain toes on the other foot on my way down. What can I say? I'm a special kind of clutz. I needed a shoe that would be wide enough to support the ankle brace as I transitioned out of my boot and had a wide enough toe box that it wouldn't put any pressure on my healing sprained toes on the other foot. I tried the Bondi, but the toebox was too small. This one was just wide enough to be perfect. The sole was also tall enough that while I had my heavy duty boot on when not using the ankle brace, it balanced me in my walking.

It took a few tries to find the right size but once found - they're amazing. I'm not sure what happened to their sizing, 6.5 is not the usual US 6.5, it's waaaaay larger.

Foot doctor listened to my "complaints" and recommended Hoka. Went to a shoe store and both sales people had on the Gaviota (spelling) model for woman. Wear one or the other every day. Feel feel great and my gait or walk seems to be improving. My knees feel better and I no longer avoid walking. Was surprised that I measured out for a 9 but so be it. Will purchase again and probably sooner than later.

I love my bondi 7 have two pair. I like my Clifton 9, but my back starts hurting in them for not enough cushioning. I work at a school so lots of standing and walking. Also I have a bad back. These are a combination of the two. The cushion from the bondi and the stability of the Clifton. Hope they stick with this still and not change it like they did he bondi. Bondi 8 are not comfortable for me

I was training for a marathon with Hoka bondis but my feet swell with heat and humidity. I found the toe box wasn't wide enough. The gaviotas were perfect, wide toe box and good arch support.

I purchased the Gaviota 5 in women as it had the cushion AND stability component that I needed since I have pronation. They have been the best shoes for work. I am able to stand for longer periods of time especially without pain.

I am a hyper mobile dancer and have been dealing with ankle issues, living in NYC and walking on concrete with these shoes has provided so much more support than other stability shoes. I've had Saucony Guide 15, New Balance Fresh Foam X and some Adidas shoes, but nothing has supported my ankle like the Gaviota 5! I found that dancing barefoot can trigger my ankle issues, but afterwards I put these on to walk in the city and they actually corrrect my ankle alignment! Running in them I feel so supported, my heels never strike the ground and I'm running great on the ball of my feet. The toe box is much wider than I'm used to and the HOKA store machine tells me to get a half size larger, there is a lot more space in my shoes but they seem to work well with my feet.

"I gave my new Hokas a good test drive today and they were great! This is the second pair I purchased, but I returned the first pair because they're a lot wider at the base of the shoe and I felt like I was wearing a platypus on each foot! Recently, I noticed I was rolling my right foot while walking and sometimes walking on the outer side of my foot. Both of my sisters love Hokas, so I decided to try them again. I'm sold now! This shoe keeps my feet stable, they're real comfortable with great arch support. They're not cheap, but really good for mobility. Keep on truckin' everyone!"

I have plantar fasciitis so I was looking for a comfortable sneaker for my work. I do a lot of walking. It gives good arch support as well as cushioning and I don't have any pain at the end of my long day. It was well worth the price to pay for the comfort, plus I really like the style too. I heard about Hoka sneakers from a colleague and I would highly recommend them.

so far so good. feels good

My feet are never sore in these no matter how many miles. Perfect fit! I'm narrow with high arch and pronate inward. No knee pain.

My first purchase was a pair of Gaviota 5 Wide. I now own 4 pairs of Gaviota 5 Regular. The wide was super wide, but still comfortable. The first time I walked in them, I noticed that the support they offered meant no knee pain! Interestingly, I also purchased a pair of Bondi Wide and they were the same fit as the Gaviota 5 Regular, so I can't speak to whether they are true to size or width. I may have just gotten lucky out of the gate.

I liked how they fit but they were too wide. Other then that I would have kept them, I had to send them back.

I got a pair of hocus last year. And I will not wear any other brand. I just ordered two pairs. I wear them to work out. I also wear them at work. I'm a registered nurse.

I walk for a living (about 7-8 miles/day) and there are hands down the BEST Hokas I've tried to date. Great support, good arch support, and a wide toebox that doesn't cramp your foot. I am so grateful I took the Hoka salesperson's recommendation (best customer service btw!) based on my previous Hoka feedback. I have to get new ones every 3 months for work so hope Hoka doesn't modify these - they're perfect!

Amazing quality! I'm in love with my Hoka!

These shoes are so comfy! I love the wider toe box. My toes love the wiggle room. I also have plantar fasciitis. And, these shoes give me the support I need to keep walking!! Love them!!!