Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

The shoes were super nice, but they made my feet hurt. I had to exchange them for another style.

I bought the sneakers a few weeks ago - wore them for the first time this weekend - purchased a 7.5 bc I tried a 7 on in the store - 7.5 feels a little big - 7 would have been perfect .. sad that these are bigger then I thought they would be but I love the look and feel of the sneaker

I'm on my feet all day in a medical facility, Hoka have saved my feet and legs from the pain I had before I bought my first pair of Gaviota 4's about a year ago. I bought the 5's thinking they would be the same, if not better, and I was a little wrong. The toe box area seems extra wide ( I do purchase wide ) and the arch seemed a bit more forward . I will be searching for the Gaviota 4 to have in the closet when my new 5's wear out!

I wish these were a little cushier.

I wear these shoes to walk/hike. They are very comfortable and my arthritic foot does not hurt during those walks.

At first the shoe is tight and uncomfortable, but after breaking them in, they are comfortable and feel light and cushioned. I wear wide, so the shoe does look big on my foot, but fits well, and comfort is more important to me than appearance

Comfortable but a big clunky and makes my feet look big

A friend recommended the Gaviota. This shoe was too large. Went to a Hoka hub and got the Arahi 6, my old go to.will stick, with the Arahi! Love the Arahi. The Gaviota would be great if I had a wider foot.

They are very supportive, but feel a little too wide.

Still adjusting to them I don't wear everyday.

I discovered Hoka last year. I'm a nurse, so I spend a lot of time on my feet. I've tried many brands and styles of shoe, but nothing gives the comfort and support of Hoka shoes. I had the previous model of this show, and I honestly liked it better. The design is ok, and I like the color. I ordered the same size as I ordered previously, but they feel too big. However, going a half size down would almost be too small. I don't know why there seems to be such a discrepancy in size, but I already water proofed the pair I have, so, not they aren't returnable (not the fault of Hoka). I'd like to see more consistancy in sizing between older and newer models. Otherwise, I highly recommend these shoes!

I ordered the wide version and I'm happy with all the room my toes have. Maybe a little to much ...but better than to tight! I'm a lot on my knees and my toes need the room to spread. Since I walk all day on cement floors, I really wished they would have had as much cushion as the bondi but overall it is a good shoe

Pros = I bought the Wide size and they are perfect width for MY feet. My feet are wide and most shoes are not wide enough, so these felt great on my first run. These have encouraged me to try more Hoka's! I wore them today on a run for the first time - and NO blisters! Cons = I run 4-5 times a week and usually wear Nike, and it felt like the ball of the foot was too high relative to the heel. Maybe another style might feel different.

I'm an active 82-year-old. I wear only Hokas, for absolutely everything. An orthopedist recommended them for sesamoiditis, and I never looked back. Thank you, Hoka, for improving my life.

Gaviota 5 is nice and wide but 9W For me is too big, instead I prefer Gaviota 4

I wear my shoes all day long. They stay comfortable and leave me sure-footed. The only thing about these particular shoes is the toe area is a bit wider than most so I slip a bit. The colors are very impressive.

I use these shoes for walking, and they've been great on the beach. I loved my Hoka Biondi 7 shoes and am still wearing them at work. Wanted to try the new shoes and love the color I chose. The toe box is wider so the shoe looks a little bigger on my foot. Overall a great shoe, very comfortable and no back aches from walking long distances.

Seems like these have changed. The sole is not as firm and I can feel every lump and bump on the bottom of my foot.

This is a good shoe it just didn't work for me. I've been trying to find a replacement for the Bondi 7 and tried this one. I have a nerve issue and need a shoe with more cushion. The Bondi 8 is not the same as the Bondi 7, I wish it was.

It's a great pair of shoes

Not as comfortable as my other models of Goviotas but still a good solid shoe.