Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

I have owned 9 pair of Hoka's in the last few years because of foot issues and they feel perfect! I have been able to get pairs where there is OBVIOUS contrast between where the upper fabric meets the sole so they don't make my actual feet look overly wide as they do when there is no contrast. When Hoka uses the same colors for the upper and where the sole meets, it makes a person look like Big Foot! I always have to size up 1/2 a size for correct fit.

My heels hurt with these shoes. There isn't much Cushing on this style shoe. I wouldn't buy this style again.

I normally order the Bondi series but they did not have the mesh upper available so I ordered the Gaviota that came in all black with a mesh upper. I am on my feet for 8-12 hours at a time on concrete so I appreciate Hoka footwear. I like that Gaviota is lighter and not as wide on the foot base so it doesn't feel as clunky, but I am not convinced that this shoe has the same amount of plush comfort as the Bondi

I loved my Gaviota 4 shoes, but had to replace them after a year of use. The only option was the newer Gaviota 5 model. I purchased them thinking they would be just about the same as my older pair, but the new model is definitely bigger. I bought the exact same size I've always been in Hokas, and had to exchange them for a smaller size. Even in the smaller size, the toe area is still wayyyy too big/wide for me. Great cushion, just not sure they will work with the width. I'm still trying them out but may return them :(

I bought these shoes for work, I work in retail and I am on my feet for seven hours a day and a lot of walking and I mean a lot of walking. I am slightly disappointed with these. I don't feel the cushion like I do with the Skecher's Extra Cushion. I bought a pair a few months ago and had to return them because the toe box was too big. This time I ordered a 1/2 size smaller and they fit perfect. So far, I am not really impressed with these shoes.

They looked nice, but I felt off balance while wearing them. I also like the toe room that the Bondi provides and the extra plush feel.

I'm on my feet all day at work. I have flat wide feet. I thought these would help reduce the pain in my feet after walking at work for a 8hour or 12hour shift, but my feet still hurt with these. I gave them time to adjust, but no improvement. They're definitely true to size, look good, and feel good if not worn for extended periods of time.

I usually wear the Arahi7 this shoe is cut very wide at the toe bed so it feels loose with no support. It feels like a slipper-sloppy and not for workouts. I purchased for the grey color, but not happy overall.

Last season the Gaviota 4 was too narrow and short. This year the Gaviota 5 is way too wide and clunky. I wish you all could be more consistent because now what? I need stability and plush. There isn't another road shoes that has both characteristics.

I have a regular sized foot and these are very wide on me

I have worn Arahi 6 for the last year and love them. I thought the Gaviota 5 would be a good replacement since the reviews of the Arahi 7 are a mixed bag. The show is so wide - I keep catching one foot on the sole of the other shoe. I have already tripped and gone down twice so unfortunately - this shoe is sitting in my closet collecting dust. I am back to wearing my beat up old Arahi 6.

I ordered these in my usual size 9W. They fit great lengthwise. But they were SO wide. My foot was sliding around in there! I also did not care for the shoe itself. I felt a little like a duck, probably partly due to the width issue. The soles of these shoes remind me of duck feet. I just returned them and got the Bondi 7s. I can't wait for them to get here.

There is so much extra fabric across the top that it puckers

I got my foot measured inside of the store and ordered online. The shoe fits very tight around the ankles and back of the foot. It leaves an imprint around my feett. It feels great walking but my feet are swollen when I take off the shoe. I would like to return and try a different style and maybe get a wider shoe. There was not any information on how to return the shoes.

These Gaviotas feel too wide in every way, with more cushion and a less stable feel.