Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
77%"Felt true to size"
63%"Felt true to width"
73%"Moderate arch support"
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They 5 was definitely more wide in the toe box compared to the 4. So much wider that my foot floated around the shoe and it was uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I wore them to work now I can't return them. The ball of my foot was actually sore when I took them off. Sad thay the 4 was my go to and the 5 was a huge waste of money. On a positive note they seem to be a well made shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Few days after i bought it, it went on sale. I would be great credit me the difference. I will wait for your compensation and give another and better feedback. Thank you!
Lou,
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I have tried several different Hoka styles. This one seemed to fit best. I had big toe surgery last year and still have pain. I went shopping in large grocery warehouse today and they kept me comfortable. They feel best with shoes insole and not my special insole from Dr. I am going to 80th D-day memorial tomorrow so it will get another trial. Hope my feet are happy.
Carolyn, Zappos Customer,
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The new style is not nearly as comfortable for me, it felt like no support through the heel and is probably not a good show for long periods of standing like I do at work. Disappointed in the changes for the gaviota 5
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great color and support; however, these are so bizarrely wide even in my normal size that my feet were slipping out of the back despite the fit at the front of my foot being accurate, so I returned. On top of the fit being wide, the overall shoe is even wider. I couldn’t justify the cost of these without a perfect fit.
Macy, Zappos Customer,
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this shoe fit perfect and was very comfortable but when I looked down at my foot, it looked huge.
the toe area was very wide, comfortable but looked like a paddle.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The toe area is too wide for my foot and I didn't order a wide size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I really liked these sneakers when first started wearing them. I have a bad ankle and these provided the stability that I need. However, after a few weeks I had to stop wearing them because they wreaked havoc on my knees and hips.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
They are comfortable, but not very responsive and a bit sluggish for running.
Jen,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I've had Gaviota 3s and 4s that helped my plantar fasciitis but the Gaviota 5s seem to have switch from their J-frame to an H-frame so I'm going to have to find another brand for my issues.
Bear,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
Right away the arch in front of my inner heel felt as though it dug into my foot arch, the instep and sole are raised and rub. I also tried the bondi and both arches felt like ridges against my inner foot. Toe box and cushion were great one wide one not so it wasn't a width problem.
Nurse,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
They seem so wide in the front and I know we ordered regular. Sometimes I feel like a duck walking.
Hootie,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Very wide and large
I'd also recommend:
Hoka wide
Deb, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have worn out a pair of Bondi 8, so decided to try the Gaviota 5 to get a little more stability. Sadly, this pair actually gave me foot pain. Compared to the Bondi 8, the Gaviota feels about 1/2 size larger, and I did like the extra room in the toes. However, I would not size down.
I love Hoka's return policy! I'm returning these for another pair of Bondi 8's.
Daily W,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I wanted to love this shoe, I had read it was good for stability which I need! My R foot is a little larger and my big toe did rub end of shoe too much but the big issue was the side of the shoe rubbed my ankle on the inside of my foot, too much it was making it sore in just a little while. I was trying them in the house to see if I could see the stability I read about. So unfortunately I returned these and ordered a pair of ON , I hope they work!
I'd also recommend:
Skecher
Pam, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These would be fantastic if not for the piece of elastic that attached the tongue to the sole along the tender part of one’s inner arch. That stretch of elastic immediately began to rub through my socks to cause irritation within the first few paces with these on. Had that been attached in a different way, I might have kept these. For now, I am stuck with a Hoka-like model from NB.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have 2 pairs of the Gaviota 4 & absolutely love them. You completely changed the shoe up. I had to go down a 1/2 size & they are still a little wide. I walk a lot with my job & need the cushion & stability. I have been wearing HOKAS for 10 years. If all the models keep changing this much, I will have to start looking elsewhere.
Sherrie,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
If you're expecting the same type of stability and fit of Gaviota 3 or 4 this is not it. I have worn the same type of HOKA for several years now that used to be great for my stability and helpful with my ankle and knee injury. The 5 is very loose around the ankle and my feel slide more in the shoe and the support on the sole doesn't feel quite the same. Maybe going down half a size may have been helpful with the way it feels.
AS,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I used the online size guide and the shoes I ordered were two sizes too big.
Miamalone,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have to agree with some other folks here, Hoka messed up this model. I adore the Gaviota 3, I bought several pairs knowing they would update the model. I've finally worked my way through those and bought the 5 in the same size. 6.5 W. I was swimming in it, both length and width. If you've never ordered Hokas before, I would recommend sizing down and try the regular width, even if you have a wide foot.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I like that the laces on the Gaviota 5 aren't as slippery as the Gaviota 4, but I do not like the new shoe. I loved the stiffer sole of the 4. The 5 has much more give and starts to hurt my foot after walking distances.
CP,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The shoes felt really good but looked ridiculous. The toe box was so wide and round and bulbous, they look like clown shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
I have been purchasing Hoka Bondi for many years and was extremely disappointed that many of the Hoka shoes were reworked which DOES NOT work for me. I need the original product cushioning since I have many orthopedic injuries including my spinal cord . A representative suggested I try the Gaviota 5 which I purchased . This shoe does not have the same cushioning I need. The changes in the heal/toe definitely don't meet my needs. There are no other options for me regarding Hoka. You say the shoes were reworked with lighter keeping the same cushioning. WRONG! IT'S NOT THE SAME! !!
Big A,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I liked this shoe, however the 11 wide was way too wide and the 11 medium fits like a standard medium, which I can't usually wear. I thought it would fit in the medium because the wide was SO wide and thought maybe they all ran bigger. Wrong. The sizing for the wide seems a bit off from the standard 11 wide.
I'd also recommend:
SAS
Chris, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at HOKA ONE ONE
These looked big out of the box. The length was fine but they were super wide. They run much wider than my arahi 7's
Lisa,
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