Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

I keep going back and searching for the Gaviota 4 because the 5, even in the B width, is extra wide for my foot. Not comfortable that way.

Order slip resistant but they sent me non-slip resistance the shoes are very comfortable though I just wish they would have got my order correct

I loved these shoes but had to return them because the wide wasn't quite wide enough. Hoka, please make them in x-wide!

Coming from the Transport then Clifton 9 that were too narrow around the toe box and hurting my toes, the Gaviota 5 had room to spare, though after those other two I did move up one size. However, as a stability shoes I found it to be extremely stiff compared to the other two. This thing will keep you grounded and solid, but I needed something softer. People complain about the soft top but it is the best part of the shoe. If you need stability, this is the shoe for you. I did return it after a week of daily use.

These shoes are so comfortable for walking or running. I feel amazing when using them, and they are great. I wish they were a little more stylish and less chunky, but if you are looking for a low-key shoe for daily morning walks or runs, these are it.

Love how they look (they draw comments), and I can walk without pain in my feet and legs. This is not true of all Hoka styles, much to my surprise! (I've had to return some pairs because of the comfort issue.)

The only thing is I think I could have gone a half size down.

They feel very similar to the Bondi seven however they walk not smoothly at all so all in all, I was hopeful about the shoe, but very disappointed

I recently picked up 2 pairs of Gaviota 5 from my local run clubs (2 colors). The Gaviota 5 has the widest toe box of the Hoka line up. What brought me to Hoka about a decade ago was the high cushion ride, fun colors, and wide toe box. I felt crazy in 2022 when I bought a Clifton in February and it didn't fit well. I'd previously had 3 pairs of Cliftons that I loved and fit great (shout out to the Outdoor Voices collab line). I've been buying Hoka since it was Hoka One One and we were on the Challenger ATR 2. I love the current Gaviota toe box but was told at the run club that we might see it get narrower in the fall/winter Gaviota 6 drop. Please please please just leave a model or two for us wide toe box loving girlies. I need the space and the cushion. I don't need the stability, but it's not a deal breaker for me. I love colors, so swapping to the men's is boring and depressing. Also, concerned a wide would be too wide through the midfoot and heel, which is not a need of mine. Overall, I miss having more options, but as long as you have one for me, I'll come back... but please please please keep great color options! (Run clubs I went to were Fort Worth Running Co (highly recommend),Fleet Feet (fine, but busy), and Lone Star Running Company (had what I needed, stricter return policy).)

5th pair of Hoka shoes - all others Bondi. When lacing these shoes the tongue wants to lace crooked. Just annoying. Beside this this a great pair of shoes.

Wide enough toe box so my toes don't hurt. Stabilizing and supportive.

The Hoka Gaviota 5 are the only shoe that I have found that I can wear all day or a lot of walking. I have a stability problem and arthritis through out my back & legs, that requires all the benefits of the Hoka Gaviota 5 My only negative is the cost. I would love to have 2 pairs so I could switch off, I just don't have that much in my budget. Love the shoes