Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

I have run with Hokas for a while now but these are my first stability Hoka shoes. They are very lightweight, so don't feel maximalist. Good stability without feeling forced. The only downside is they are not as cushioned as my previous Hokas and don't feel as bouncy. Still very much enjoy running in them.

Super plushy even compared to the Clifton 9s I was rocking. I have less knee and hip pain and like the stability of the shoe. Downside is that the plushiness doesn't allow for "agility" while maneuvering around cityscapes (curbs, grates, drains, etc.). I've rolled my ankle twice while wearing these, and let me tell you, the extra plush means you've got extra room to roll. I also had to doctor the inside arch of my left foot with a patch of sorts due to recurring blisters.

Switch to Gaviota when Bondi became to narrow. I know the cushioning is supposed to be the same. However, Gaviota just isn't as comfortable with Plantar Fasciitis as the Bondi. It is the best substitute I've found.

I love the sneakers but I wish Hoka made more feminine colors. I do prefer darker colors. I wear a wide and it seems the colors are more limited. Perhaps a darker pink or a darker grey with pink or black with pink

I bought these shoes online without trying on, a gamble. I ordered 10.5 wide, non wide shoes I'm usually an 11 but wide shoes I'm a 10. I went with the middle ground and they are a bit too big. Not enough to return, but my next pair I'll get a 10 for sure. These shoes are nice and roomy and if you're new to Hoka like me, plush does not refer to the insole, but the sole outside the shoe. So when you walk it feels nice and bouncy, but the inside I would have liked to be a little more comfortable. Overall, I'm liking these for the gym and they definitely help my feet not hurt and also keep me super stable. I have pretty bad balance and lunges were never great, but now I'm able to maintain my balance

I received my sneakers fairly quickly. However, my left sneaker had a used foot insole inserted in it. I don't know why that was there? But after spraying it with Lysol, I felt comfortable enough to put it on. The sneakers have a lot of cushion and is very comfortable. So far, Westin them during my 12 hour shift has made my shift more bearable. Overall, besides that weird issue with the used insole, I would buy it again.

So far, they seem to be working similarly to the Gaviota 4. But for some reason, I needed a half size smaller than all of my other HOKAs. Not sure why they changed the sizing for these.

I used to order size 7.5 in this shoe. The last 7.5 shoe I ordered was too small, so I ordered an 8 - also too small. Almost the same as the 7.5 These shoes run small. Also, the top of my toe hits the top of the shoe box, which is very uncomfortable. Please increase this dimension in your shoes.

This shoe is supposed to be helpful for pronation and perhaps the reason I'm having some pain in my calves is due to correction of that pronation. Another person I know said they had the same reaction and they have pronation issues. The shoe is not as padded as I had expected. It does seem to be a good shoe regardless and it does seem to help with plantar's fasciitis. The toe box is appreciated for being very roomy.

Do you know that healthcare workers are buying a lot of Hokas? We work 12 hour shifts. I wish you would focus walking and standing on a version of a Hoka shoe for us. I dont run so the emphasis on running doesn't help me decide what shoe is best. I settled on Gaviota 5. The toe box was perfect for me. Think of all the people taking care of your loved ones ! Give us our own shoe!!!

i wish wish they catered to narrow feet...

I love it !

I am using this pair to train for walking the half Marathon. My feet do not get fatigued while walking long distances.

Beautiful shoe for this Active Ager Athlete fitness specialist instructor. I teach nine various Senior fitness classes a week wearing this shoe. Great posture corrector, stride comfort and great no-slip surface change ability from street, to pool, to fitness Studio classes. I feel secure on wet pool deck in water fitness to studio strength class. Even though I prefer a gym Trainer type shoe, this light blue Gavioti iis made wider sole for ball of the foot- demonstrate one foot balance exercises easier than a different more narrower made HOKA women's shoe.

I needed a wide width due to swelling in Florida heat and humidity, toe box is perfect, but heal slips, even when properly laced. I could not find the actual width of wide for women. I may have been better off with a Men's regulat

I must say. I am very impressed with the HOKA tennis shoe! I am desperate for a fancier shoe I could wear to work that HOKA could put toward creating attractive less bulky shoe to help our feet along the same lines.

I like the color

I have had an ankle joint replacement so great shoes are critical for me. The only thing I did not like about the shoe is it does not have the support on the sides that I need as compared to the Bondi7. I have at least 10 pairs of Hoka shoes, and I Love them all. I have not tried the Bondi8 as it appears from the reviews, they are not designed like the Bondi7. Currently, due to swelling, I have to purchase the shoes much larger. Once the swelling stops a smaller size may work better.

These fit absolutely perfect right out of the box. They remind me of the Bondi 7's which I loved and wore till they were literally falling apart. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the color selection for wide widths. Why does Hoka only offer wide widths in the more subtle/boring colors?!?!? Please start offering the wide widths on all the fun/bright colors!

LOVE the Airy Blue/Sunlit Ocean colors!!! The toe box area is much wider than my Bondis but on the right shoe of the Gaviotas, the fabric of the toe box has a "wrinkled" appearance, almost like to much fabric. There are 3 permanent creases and I just do not like the look of it. The left shoe is fine. I have 5 other pairs of Hoka and that has never been an issue, this is my 1st pair of Gaviota. The other features of the Gaviota feel fine: the cushioning etc. I'm not sure if an 11 would be big enough for my orthotics. I love Hokas and will continue to buy them for the comfort!!!

color is pretty

I bought the Gaviota 5 because the heel on the Bondi 8 is just too much and the website says it has the same plush cushion. I have numerous pairs of Bondi 7 and would have bought another pair. The toebox is generous, but the cushioning for the big toe joint is not as good as the Bondi 7. I purchased a memory foam sole insert which helps. My feet and ankles feel very stable which is great for walking after an ankle injury. Still hoping the Bondi 7 will come back some day!

I have issues with my feet, these are comfortable but not as good as my 1st pair of Hoka's (Bondi) When I walk in these I still have a little foot pain, but my other Hoka's I feel no pain. Seems like I'll be sticking to the one's that work and not go off looks.