Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

I've been intrigued by Hoka's since I heard they came in wide sizes. Yes indeed, a wide toe box, but medium to narrow on the inner arch. And minor arch support at that. I tried the Gaviota 5, and the Bondi - same thing. Back they both go... too bad, I liked the "rocker" effect, which was recommended by my podiatrist.

if you like your heel to feel lower that the rest of your foot, then this is the shoe for you. i think this is the heel to toe "early rocker." these are not like the gaviota 4, which i adore. it's a good shoe but not for me.

I have 2 pair Bondi 8, which I love after foot injury,I decided to try Gaviota 5 . I don’t like it. Very wide and uncomfortable for me . But otherwise very well made.

The shoes are much wider than the other style of Hoka’s that I have.

This is my 4th pair of Gaviota shoes. I’ve noticed Hoka seems to make them wider each year, which was ok for a while. But in the Gaviota 5, it goes too far. I wish I hadn’t kept these shoes. The prior versions were fantastic, very comfortable shoes. But the 5 is way too wide. I have to lace and tie them super-tight from top to bottom but even then, my foot feels like it’s moving around. (I did try a smaller size before buying these but they were too short.) Very disappointing, especially for the price.

This item was purchased to replace a Hoka Bondi 7. The Hoka Gaviota 5 seemed wider than the Bondi and the fixed tongue was uncomfortable, too tight across the top of the foot at the arch.

The shoe was a lot wider then I expected

I’ve been running in the Bondi 8 after tearing up my 48-year-old knees in bad shoes. The shoes you choose DO make a huge difference. As a supinator (high arches, stride tends to favor the outside of my foot), the Gaviota 5 was recommended as an improvement upon the Bondi. Less ‘squish’ to keep my knees stable, but enough to keep them pain-free…and H frame to help keep my stride neutral. That’s great, but the shoes are significantly wider than the Bondi. I had to draw the laces up almost completely together for the shoe to feel secure. The toe box is HUGE…there’s enough room for my toes AND some of their friends. So, as much as I like the advanced technology of the Gaviota 5, the Bondi 8 is better (even if a little ‘squishier) for my fairly normal-width foot. I’m returning the Gaviota 5s and treating myself to a new pair of Bondi 8s!

Not enough arch support. I have plantar fasciatis and need more support.

comfortable but not as supportive for overpronation as the gaviota 4. totally different design and feel.

The forefoot is too tight for me, and my feet are more of a narrow width. In addition, the cushioning doesn’t compare to the bondi. I have a meniscus tear, and thought the atability of this shoe might be helpful. I prefer the Bondi 8, and it’s cushioning.

My first HOKA were th Gaviota 4 and I loved them as the comfort was great and not as clunky as other HOKAs. They completely changed the style and now they are very wide and round in the front not more comfortable and not very attractive. I kept them anyway because I have bad foot problems, and I desperately needed them but I won’t get them again please bring back the Gaviota 4!!!

Felt much larger than the last pair of the same size I purchased

The wide shoe of this Hoka Gaviota 5 was WAY to wide, I returned and got this one in a medium width. They were to tight so back they go.