Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

The Hoka shoes are great for walking. The Orange color does not go with anything. It would be nice if Hoka would brign back the traditional Tan color. In a sturdy fabric.

Like these but my regular size is too big. Fyi

My husband bought me a size 6 when I ususally wear a size 5. However they do fit but the shoe has a very wide appearance. We call them my clodhoppers.

This shoe is good but not great. The tread wears down quickly. My main complaint is that it needs a wider toe box. The shoe has a wide footprint but the actual area for the foot needs more toe room. I did size up a half size for this shoe (I normally wear an 8.5-9 but purchased a 9.5.. An even larger size or a wide width shoe did not fit, so that is not the problem.

These show the dirt, so I would choose a different color.

Makes my feet look like I am wearing clown shoes with the large toe area. The stripes add to the clown-look.. They may be big in the toe area but I like the stability and this old lady isn't likely to fall down in these super wide shoes. I bought a pair of gray shoes and the stripes are more subtle. I have flat feet and I like the arch support in these shoes. I don't care if I look like a clown in these shoes, they really feel good with more cushioning and more stability..

Unfortunately these run much too large for me. Will be returning. Very attractive but also too wide

I like to walk and my heart was broken when the Bondi 7 was replaced with the Bondi 8 (do not like the gigantic sole) so I looked at the other Hoka shoes. The Gaviota was the closest for comfort comparing it with many other brands so I wore it on a trip with lots of walking. It was not comfortable enough for an all day trip and I'll just use it for a gym shoe. It's got a large toe box and is very stable and the black with a white sole is as good as it gets for a travel walking shoe . I've taken my Bondi 7s around the world with no problem. Luckily, the Bondi 7 is back for a while and I've bought three pair in wide - love them!! I will try the Gaviota with a footbed replacement which has always extended the life of my shoes and hope to get more wear.

Shoes are very comfortable and provides lot of support; but extremely bulky. The shoes look twice as big as normal sneakers.

Just received the shoes. They fit nicely. Starting to break them in now.

This was my first Hoka. I was thrilled with the cushioning and the comfort of the shoe at first. Then I wore it to Egypt. After walking for a while my foot seems to be sliding forward and my middle toe was getting stubbed, to the point of bruising the nail on both feet. Much as I like the shoe I cannot wear it for long periods of time. It was too late to return. So I'm a bit disappointed, I can wear this only for short times.

I got this style on a recommendation from Fleet Feet and they are comfortable except I'm not sure this is the right style for the issues I have with my feet

I wear Hoka Gaviota's every day. It's the most supportive shoe for my foot: particularly with a recovering torn tendon. I own many pairs. However, the newer design has a wider toe box and it's more than I need and I feel like I'm wearing Mini Mouse shoes. Still wear them because of the exceptional support and cushioning, but less happy with the new design.

These shoes are comfortable. I can wear thick socks and my toes do not feel tight in the toe box. The cushion is great-and the color inspires me when I look down!

I've tried many other HOKA shoes. I just received these last week. I've been wearing in the house thought My left ankle was hurting from them. It happened to be the sli in shoes I had on before trying the new HOKS shoes on. I feel this pair feel really good so far. YAY! I was ready to give up and I found something out for others. I saw reviews that different shoes make a noise. Well I fould out I was noy walking right. You have to place hel first then rol toward the front. The noise stop soon as I started to walk right. My husband noticed my walk. Kelly F. so far I think you got what I'm going through. You really listen and I feel you might have been "Spot On." With this shoe for me. Thank you.! Remember I just got these ones. I will update again once I wear a lot linger in on my walkway. It's a brand new walkway and driveway. The driveway is 80' Ling and double wide. I love walking my driveway. Thanks HOKA I've been in pain 24 years since after my surgery in 2010 for ovarian cancer. It caused ready bad osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, nerve damage down my legs, fibromyalgia and a lot of scar tissue in my abdominal. They thought I had MS a few years back. I could not walk well from all my pain. I had all test for MS and didn't have it. I'm praying I get my life back with the right shoe. I don't like seen how you change shoes. When you find the right shoe you want the same for life. Pain really keeps you from going anywhere. The Bondi 7 is on it's way. I saw many reviews people wanted them back. I tried bondi 8 I didn't like it. If this bondi 7 works. I pray you hear the people and keep it. I'll be back for a second review once I wore enough to be totally honest. Thank you! Diane S.

I love this shoe! It is supportive and very comfortable! Unfortunately, I purchased a regular-width shoe and should have gone with wide-width. I have flat feet and the H-shaped arch digs into my arch. I am going to get the shoe in wide width, it should do the job!

I've tried multiple styles and tend to prefer the arahi, but based on reviews of the latest version regarding change in fit, I decided to try something else. I wound up with the Gaviota based on my foot/ankle needs, ordering my typical size 7. On first try I noticed the wider toe box which was fine. I wore them around my house and decided to keep them, and threw the box away. Today I wore them for my first real walk/jog with my dog and the sneakers are just overall way too big. Now I'm stuck with sneakers I can't return. I love Hoka's but they change the fit so frequently.

I can only wear the Gaviota. I wish that they had better color choices like the other styles other than boring colors, My only real complaint is I likes the back tab better on Gaviota 4. It I feel was a lot tougher. The 5 after one week was coming away from seam. Again though I have high arch and planters fascitiis and have tried 2 other Hoka styles and 5 other brands and this is all I can wear. That's why I need more color choices please.

Comfy - but way much wider in toe box than the Gaviota 4's. Had to size down from womens 10.5 to 10.0 (medium width). My feet look so huge in them but I am still going to to wear them. Wish hoka would consider making narrower Gaviota

Most comfortable shoes I've had in a long time. I have arthritis in My feet & I can wear these all day!