Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

Wide toe box, very comfortable right out of the box.

I have a bad case of plantar fasciitis and ordered these shoes in order to go on long walks a vacation. My feet felt so much relief from these shoes. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

No break in time was required and the front was roomy enough that I didn't need to order my usual wide. Such a great shoe and I love the colors

I work 12-13 hour shifts on my feet, moving almost all day and have worn nothing but Hoka Bondi since 2019. My feet love Hoka Bondi. However, I wanted more stability than the Bondi is designed to offer. My knees and ankles need more stability, but I was afraid of giving up the comfort of the Bondi. No need to fear! Wore the Gaviota 5 to work, but took my Bondi's as backup and my feet, knees and ankles love the Gaviota 5! Yes, the Gaviota is a bit less cushy than the Bondi, but I was able to wear them for consecutive shifts and my feet feel great. The shoe puts my weight on my heels and gives me the stability I need. There is also the addition of a bit of arch support. I've found my new work shoe as long as Hoka keeps the Gaviota as is. Thank you!!!

I started my Hoka journey after a bad bout with plantar fasciitis, I got the Bondi 8 in my regular shoe size 9.5 however they felt a bit narrow, and the wide cut was entirely too big for my foot. The Gaviota 5 have a much wider toe box and they fit like a glove in my regular size 9.5 - I am in healthcare and walk daily for exercise, these are by far the best shoes I have ever owned!!! I highly recommend if you are looking for a wider toe box for a natural foot splay. I just hope they come out with more colors in this style!

I wear Hokas on advice of my podiatrist and these are very good for my weak ankles. The toe is rounded but I need that toe box room. They aren't cheap but fit my orthotics and I make Hoka part of my budget. I loved the old hiking boots they had but haven't tried the new ones.

Comfortable. Like walking on a cloud. Worth the price for the comfort and stability.

I've struggled to find a Hoka shoe in a wide width. This is the answer. Lots of room, very stable, and lots of cushion. Thank you Hoka for adding the wide width.

I can't say enough about how much I love these shoes I love the way the sole is wider. It seems to give me a lot more stability and I am a clumsy person with flat feet. These shoes changed my life.

Where are the BRIGHT colors? The colors you put out are too too light l!! They get dirty too fast! Manufacture and sell more choice of colors.

I walk 5 miles/day on black top or concrete. I can feel the inside is less "springy" than when I first bought them. I wish shoe companies made replacement inserts so they could be rotated to allow the cushion time to recover. Good shoes are expensive and most people can't afford to own multiple pairs at one time. Will see how long these last.

I had been buying Bondi 8 but read that Gaviota's provide stability so I thought I would try them. Other than a stiffer sole plate and not as padded, I haven't experienced much difference.

I have been wearing Hokas for the last 5 years. My doctor recommended them after I had foot surgery. He said they are a very good and stable shoe. I tried them and was hooked on Hokas it is basically the only shoe I wear, to say I really like them is an understatement and i recommend them to anyone that asks me about them. I have purchased multiple styles and pairs of Hokas, but Gaviota 3 was the first pair I have since purchased Gavitoa 4 two times and went a head and got the Gavitoa 5.All of the Hokas I have bought have been size 8.5 so with confidence I got the Gavitoa 5 in the 8.5, I was disappointed that they seem to run big my foot moves around in the front and by the end of the day because the upper is not securing my feet my feet are tired. I am considering ordering an 8 to see if the 8 works better, but because of the price I am going to have to wait to try going a size down. I will give them to my oldest daughter she wears a 9 and see what she says. When I get the new pair I will update.