Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

These shoes are the best I've found for pronation. My hip pain has diminished. They're very comfortable, but my gosh they are so ugly. They make my feet look huge. They were sold out of the more reasonable colors. Common sense would say that women don't really want big feet and I cannot see why they design soles that make feet look huge. I wear a size 8, but my feet look like 11s in these.

Great fit and supportive around the ankle ect, would of been a 5 star review but had to order a size up 9-9-1/2

Everything in me wants to keep these shoes, but they have too much space in the toebox for me. I can completely curl my toes while standing in them, and my foot slides left & right. If you have wide feet I'm certain you would love this shoe!! However, for a regular width foot, the toebox is too spacious. It's true to width in the midsection, but too wide for me in the toes. The arch support and cushion of this shoe is incredible. I just need to find a different Hoka shoe for myself.

This is my first pair of Hoka brand shoes, and I purchased the Gaviota 5's. I've worn them to work (custodial) for a little over a week. They are comfortable so far. Because other reviews said they are plenty wide without ordering wide, I ordered regular. My mistake since I have a Taylor's bunion. If you are also blessed with a Taylor's bunion, I would suggest ordering wide width. (It seems so obvious now). Other than that so far so good. I only gave 4 stars because I'm one of 'those' people.

This is a great shoe that may even be worth the high price

I like your products ver much.

I bought these with the idea in mind to correct my pronation. I did have to swap out the innersole with my own, but it seems they have done the trick. I have experienced a bit of tenderness to the outside of my foot. I imagine because it's not used to having the pressure on it now that the pronation has been corrected.

Bought this model at the recommendation of my AI app based on my right foot issues & pain, lumbar stenosis, and the fact I work 12 hour shifts in healthcare. My needs were snug heel fit, side to side stability and good support. I've worn the shoe for 6 shifts only and they are stable and "cushy" and my foot and back pain have been reduced significantly. The only negative observation is how wide the "medium" toe box is for anyone not having that need. I also bought this color because it was the least ugly women's color offered, but after 6 shifts indoors, the shoe and sole are filthy and grimy like I took them trail running. They look very unprofessional to wear and will need to be washed AFTER ONLY 6 wearings. I hate the colors that HOKA offers for women in Gaviota and Bondi. All of them are light, pastel, and they look like they belong in an Easter basket! I wish they'd offer some bold and bright uppers & soles like a few of the men's shoes. I have purchased a pair of the men's Gaviota because their uppers were colored a bit better, but you can really feel the difference in the "cush" of the sole as they make men's a bit different to support the weight difference of a man. HOKA please make some flashy bright colors for your Gaviota and Bondi! Not all women want to wear shoes that look like we're 3 years old

I am abandoning my Arahi 7 for the Gaviota 5 simply for comfort. I will be using inserts due to pronation but the shoe is still very comfortable after removing the HOKA insert and replacing it. Normal width worked even with the insert. It won't get a lot of use until later in the summer so my opinion might change - not likely.

Big fan of Gavin's for its cushioned sole and heels as well as the support it provides. On my latest purchase I noticed what seems to be a premature wear of the exterior soles and heals after only a few weeks of wear. I walk as my primary mode of exercise and average 3-4 miles a day. My previous Gavin's did not wear this quickly and I'm hoping that Hoka has not reduced quality for profits.

Will stick with the Bondi in the future because of the wider toe box better accommodates my foot shape. So I am not recommending to a friend unless they have a narrower front foot!

These shows were returned 1 day after receipt due to excessive width for me

The Gaviota 5 was recommended to me for plush cushioning and a roomy forefoot. The forefoot width was good but not great for me, and the cushioning was medium rather than plush. However, for most people it should strike a nice balance.

These sneakers are providing stability for my ankles but there could be a little more comfort provided.