Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5
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53%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
13%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
9%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
13%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
77%"Felt true to size"
63%"Felt true to width"
74%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These sho s are blinding white. Mistake on my part as the bottom two colors makes them even whiter and they don't easily blend in. Wish I had done light blue or gray instead
Hoka D,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Very comfortable for walking and everyday wear.
They feel wide even though they are B width.
The first pair I purchased fit more to true size.
Jamie,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I love the shoes but they didn't help my feet. They are comfortable, but with my plantar fasciitis the shoes didn't help the pain.
Sue,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The Gaviota shoes are similar to the Bondi 8. I have tried them both, with the same issue. The high profile sole looks "funny," and the left shoe was too large for me, allowing my heel to slip. I tried locking the laces on the left one, but, it didn't help. They are very cushioned and good for walking. The right one was true to size, but, the left was too big for me.
JD,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Hokas have been my everyday shoes for years now. Bondi 5, 6, 7, and then with Bondi 8 I noticed they squished my toes. Switched to Gaviota with its wider toe box - no more toe pain. They are also wider in the heel, which I don't like/need, but still, Hokas every day!
ColoradoFlowerChild,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The comfort is outstanding & phenomenal. I walk on concrete floors all day long. It is true to size for me 6.5 US. My only "dislike" is the look Looks like I'm wearing "ping pong paddle boards" in a size 8 or 9. In my case comfort for work is essential & I'll live with the "looks".
Carla,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I walk the dog then wear the shoes all day long.
They get noticed and I hope it's not because they spread out width wise. I have a B width, and don't like how wide these look. They are comfortable with sufficient toe room, and I am still trying to judge their stability and support.
Carolyn W,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I love the Hoka Gaviotta style, I've been wearing this style for 3 years. I dint order the Wide version but got them .
T.Bone,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I love the Gaviotas. Had the 4s and wanted to try the 5s after trying them on a few weeks ago at a local store. I decided on an 8 wide. Well I ordered them and they were way too big. I thought maybe they were just marked wrong and were an 8 in men so I ordered another pair and the same thing. They are way too big. I'm gonna try a7 1/2 this time. I'll let ya know how it goes. I will say that all the shipping back and forth has been very quick. So that makes it alot better.
DaniD,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Gaviota 5 seems like a bigger shoe all aroundtoo much room up front in toe box area for me now. Bummed.
Corey,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have two pairs of HOKA's, both I love. I wanted another good walking shoe with cushioning and support. I had high hopes for the Gaviota 5. However, though the right shoe fit well and was comfortable for walking and standing, the left one felt too big, allowing my heel to slip up. This could be due to the wide toe box on the Gaviota. I returned them, and decided to try a different model.
If you need a wide toe box, and don't mind the "clown feet " look, then try them.
JD,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
Really liked the Graviota 5's design, however the super-wide toebox was too wide for my normal width foot. I thought it would be amazing since I tend to have a neutral/forefoot strike when I run, but it was wide enough that my foot was sliding all over the place, even with the laces locked down. I think they would be great for people with bunions or other foot issues that effect the forefoot, but sadly I had to return them.
Re: the stability claims, they're all true. I felt like I had a really even progression as I stepped off and didn't feel the usual over-pronation, but there was still a little bit, probably because there was so much room for my foot to wiggle around in there.
I ended up keeping the Hoka Arahi 7 I also purchased, which are definitely more narrow and tight (I'm hoping the brand's claim that the upper will relax with wear is true), but they do a better job of holding my foot stable as I transition through my stride.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These are by far the most comfortable sneakers I've ever had, but boy are they wide. I wish there was a narrow option. I love the color combinations too.
NeedNewSneaks,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Thought that they were packaged extremely well. High quality product. Putting them on, they are super supportive well made and work perfectly for running. Extremely comfortable. Love.
Chelse,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
They are sooo huge when I look down at them! They're the right size and very comfortable but I don't know how long it will take to get used to just how much they stick out on the little toe side of the shoe! Why are they made like this? They just make my foot look weird. FYI, after reading other reviews (none of them mentioned this,), I ordered a half size larger than my normal size and they fit well - they just look wrird
Grandma,
0 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
The shoes are nice but are much wider than my Hoka Clifton in the footbed. The heel is not wide, but more like the Clifton.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I don't usually get this shoes but I like the wide toe box. Not too happy about the heel though. It keep slipping even after I changed how I tied the shoes. I will stick to Bondis they feel better on my feet.
Cari,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I purchased the Gaviota 5 size 7 and they are just a bit bigger then a normal 7. I think a 6 1/2 would be too small. Overall though I do love the shoes. They are comfortable.
Sam,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
They run run wide, more like a Wide shoe in Clifton or Bondi. They are tight in the heels, but very wide in the rest of the shoe. Look very bulky. They do have lots of padding in the sole.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wear a 10 and these shoes are too big for he by about half a size.
NA,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I ordered two Hoka styles: the Clifton and the Gaviota. The Gaviota felt very wide across the toes and boxy. I have a more narrow foot. I slide around in the shoes side by side. The Clifton fit great!
Karen, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I needed a half size smaller than I usually wear with sneakers. They were very comfortable but the only problem I had was that my ankle kept hitting the outside of the sneaker and it became uncomfortable after a little bit. Otherwise, I would have loved them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I ordered 1/2 size up and the fit was great. I like the shoes but I don’t think there is enough arch support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wear the shoe to work. They are not comfortable after about 4 hours standing on my feet. HOKA's are still my go to shoe though.
Tennis S,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I wear the HOKA's at work. They are not too comfortable after about 4 hours on my feet. My favorite go to shoe though
Shoe L,
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