Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

The shoe itself is comfortable and plush. The toe box is roomy. I did notice it is much warmer than my Clifton 9's were though. I have had a plantar fasciectomy and baxters nerve release done on one foot and still recovering from that before having the other foot done. The plush comfort provided for each step is really nice.

For the most part I am happy with my purchase. I had the graviota 4 prior to these. I find the graviota 5 much wider. Not sure if I would purchase them again

Live the show I had to go 1/2 size up which isn't normal but they fit great. The "design" as you see in the photo is not very pronounced. It's just black and that design is a bit of a black shiny material. Disappointing

The gaviota 5 has a broader toe box area that is super comfy. Overall I'm very pleased. The heel is not deep enough to replace the insole with my custom orthotics and results in heel slippage. I'm wearing them without my orthotics and they've been fine. However I still need to take them out for some long walks of 4-5 miles.

I have worn this style shoe for a while now. This pair did Not have as much cushion inside as others before. I put a soft Dr Shoals insert in, and it's more comfortable. I walk 4 miles 4-5 days a week. I put a lot of miles on my shoes. Comfort is a must.

Very pretty color combination. Just don't feel as comfortable as expected.

Overall the shoe is good. But sells under being the "cushiest" shoe for messed up feet to walk with. The cushion is really quite inferior to many of their other shoes. The toe box is absolutely huge. So much so that I wish I would have purchased a half size smaller. I admit my body is a challenge, especially my feet and back, and honestly Hoka is the only shoe that allows me to walk any distance at all. But the Gaviota 5 is not one of the better walking shoes for me.

I am in healthcare and I needed a shoe to keep me comfortable on my feet all day but hold up. So far they are doing the job. I like very plush shoes and these didn't hit my mark but still plush.

I thought I purchased a wide shoe, but it was not. I called to ask the difference between the width of a Clifton 9 Sz 8W and Graviota Sz 8B. It turned out that there is only a 1mm difference because Graviota's are made wider. In fact, a wide in a Graviota may have been toobmuch room for me! I am loving the feel and fit of the Graviota. I like the shoelaces better than Clifton 9 because they stay tied. The color is beautiful, but light, so I've been afraid to wear them to work, in the snow, or off trail. Eventually I will, but not yetI'm going to enjoy the light grayish blue color for now.

I have recently purchased multiple pairs the Bondi 7 - thank goodness for a resurrection from the vault. My old Bondi 7s were worn out so I bought the Gaviota 5 last year since I had some trips scheduled that required a lot of walking and the Bondi 8 did not work at all. The shoe stability was awesome although they look a little like duck feet but my main problem was the cushioning especially compared to the Bondi 7. I had achy feet the whole trip. I'm still wearing them but for quick trips and they've held up well. I may put an insert in them to see if they can't take me on my next trip to India as they are black and my new Bondi 7s are baby blue. Thanks for giving us lots of wide options with a nice collar in the back to help with those of us who have a normal heel size.

Returned 2 pairs of Clifton's due to wear issues (tears in heel cup and separation of upper from sole). Decided to switch to the Gaviota and they are working out fine. A little bit stiffer than Clifton.

Everything but the width is great. Support and length are good, but I bought the wide version and these aren't much wider than regular. So still a little tight up on the front half of the foot.

I like these shoes overall. Pros: Good stability without feeling like it is overcorrecting. Nice wide toe box. Breathable. Cons: Wore out quicker than most shoes (not the tread, just that they started to cause pain) Heel area really smushes down easily. I have to take care and remember to untie them every time and not just slip them on.