Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5
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53%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
12%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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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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Really comfortable shoe. Went a half size down from my normal size and it fit well. Just decided the stability was not as good as I thought it would be. I have over pronation and flat feet and need a lot of stability. Decided to go with a different brand.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks and Hoka
EC, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The upper was made of a thinner material that was not supportive. Disappointed.
Mel,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I would have included this with my return, but the return form didn't give me the option to specify why I was returning them. But the reason I returned them was that the outside edge of the sole on both shoes appeared to have been sliced. It was so odd. Other than that, they felt comfortable when I tried them on, and I loved the color. Fit true to size
T,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I ordered a 9.5 regular width because I’ve tried these before in the wide width and they seemed very wide around the front 1/3 of the shoes (where your toes are). I would ordinarily never, ever get a regular width - my feet are very wide with bunions among other things and frankly, just hard to fit. These felt fine around the toes, but the middle third of the shoe was too narrow for me. I could feel the bottom side edges under my feet. Also, they didn’t seem nearly as plush as the Bondi. The snow melt color was beautiful, but sadly I had to return. I attribute this to my feet more than the shoe which was overall, fine, just not as plush and cushiony as the Bondi and of course the middle part of the shoe was too narrow.
GSOGal, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I love the shoe however in less than a month they've already freaked around the eyelet on the right foot.
Nahnny,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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The shoe fit fine, but the sole on this shoe is unusually wide. It looks like an orthopedic shoe and it's not attractive at all. Despite its comfort, I wouldn't wear this. It seems like it would be easy to trip. I love Hoka but not this one.
Jenny, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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My foot felt like it was swimming in this shoe. The nylon uppers just have little support and my feet slide dangerously inside them. They look like men’s shoes on and fit the same. They look gargantuan on my narrow feet. Could be used as flotation devices. Too much of a rocker sole for me. A friend suggested these. I wear an 11 N and she wears a 5 B.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Cindersgirl, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I actually returned these shoes as I found them more narrow and not as comfortable as my last GAVIOTA 5s. I purposely made sure I ordered the same as I currently have (the soles are wearing out) and while I realize that my current shoes are now worn, they felt comfortable the moment I tried them on. This was not the case this time. The right foot in particular felt almost lumpy under the insole along the outside of my foot as well. Maybe this was just a "bad" pair or I got lucky last time.
Amanda,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I bought this style rather than my usual Speedgoat style. I like that it's a bit wider than the speedgoat but it runs a bit short on one foot and my toe bothered me quite a bit. My foot seems to have adjusted somewhat but I was disappointed. The padding is good but had hoped for more. Overall I will make the best of it because I needed them for a trip.
Terri,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I purchased it for stability and arch support but didn't notice anywhere where it said wide toe box. The Hoka specialist then did tell me they were the widest ones in the front. I returned them and just today ordered the Arahi 8 that the specialist recommended. Hopefully these work out!
DG,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Not very supportive. Not the usual "give" that I'm usually get from Hoka'a.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Seemed that it would be very comfortable, but much too wide for me. I had to return.
Ms. P,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Good looking shoe. Runs wide and no arch support
I'd also recommend:
Algeria. Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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They would take some time to get used to. I would have done that but they came up too far behind my heel to be really comfortable even when i learned how to walk in them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I bought the Giovata a year ago, which I lived in. It was time to buy another pair. Although happy with the first pairs cushioning factor, the new ones seem like less cushion was used. Maybe they reduced the cushion size? I'm not sure but went and bought a different brand which I'm happy with the cushion. These might work for light walking but not for running or aerobic activity. This is just an opinion based upon my last purchase. I'll look for another style with HOKA that are cushioned and running.
Zurich A,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I bought these hopeful as I have been having a lot of trouble finding a Hoka shoe that fits I loved the Ahani 6 best shoe ever then the 7 came out not a great shoe for me. Like I said I was hopeful but they are way to wide for a normal foot
Mrsllboo,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
For some reason my Achilles pain is worse
Debosfan,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I absolutely love Hoka and have never had any problems with sizing until this pair. I bought for my husband for Father's Day and also bought another pair the other pair fit him great. I'm unsure why the sizing isn't the same.
T,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These are comfortable and have helped me a lot with my plantar fasciitis, but they have a very long tongue and are painful above the instep.
Maryjo,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I was disappointed in the quality of this shoe. It feels tike my other pair purchased earlier this year feel more durable and plusher. I have returned these for a different color.
Andrea,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Had a pair delivered to me April 30 2025 and they have holes as of May 30 2025 where the toes go while walking btw I do clip my toenails everyday so it's not that my old pair of hoka shoes did the same. I do a lot of walking at work.
Jamie,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I run 5 miles 4 days a week I wanted a show that provides support but is also well cushioned and springy. Missing the cushion and spring. Also high around the ankle is painful.
Kelly,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Nice looking shoe and comfortable, but the fit is too wide at the toe.
I'd also recommend:
Mephisto
Carol, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
It was a nice looking shoe, and the sole was very comfy, but the shoe was too wide. I don't have a wide foot, so 8 ordered a regular, but the product o received was too wide even as a regular fit.
Lil M,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
The shoe is comfortable but it looks very wide looking down on it when wearing it...kind of like a clown shoe. The color is great, Price is too high. No I wouldn't recommend it, but it might work for a person who needs a comfortable clown/slippers shoe to wear in public. I'll go back to my Hoka Speedgoat.
Jumper42k,
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