Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

The shoe runs warm and causes my feet to sweat. I do like how cushioned it is and the width. Also it tends to want to roll right. I don't like how heavy the shoe is.

I hoped the Hoka's would ease my plantar fasciitis, unfortunately they did not. They didn't make it worse either. Nice shoe overall but didn't help my problem.

I've been looking for a few years now to find the perfect shoe for all my foot needs. I finally ended up buying Gaviota 5 and I think I will probably keep it because it's way better than anything else I've come across on this current search. Having said that, though, it may be better than everything currently available but it's just nowhere near as good as Gaviota 2 was. Now, that was a shoe! If I had a time machine, I'd go back in time and buy up all the Gaviota 2 shoes that I'd need for the rest of my life! Since that's not likely to happen, I wish Hoka would just go back to their best shoe ever!

I love Gaviota 4 and would keep buying it. The Gaviota 5 seems to have less fusion at the heel but was only option so I tried it. Still good just like version 4 better.

I love the Gaviota 4 and was excited to get the 5. Very disappointed. They changed the shape and now they look the Bondi 8 with the (very) wide and rounded toe box. Still the most comfortable shoe though.

I walk 50 treadmill miles a week, and I keep track of how many miles are on my shoes. The Gaviota 4 is my 6th pair of Hokas, and while they're super comfortable, no complaints there, the inside of both heels is suddenly disintegrating. The foam padding came completely off this morning, leaving the hard plastic heel cup. In the past I've had several pairs of Bondis that I got up to 1000 miles on before replacing. These have only 489. I'm going back to Bondi because they're the best, even though they look like orthopedic clown shoes. Not sure how I'll get by until the strawberry color is available again!

Massively too large, returned. Great customer service and ease of return

Show is comfortable but the toe width makes it look like a clown shoe

I give them a thumbs up for comfort. I had to send them back the first time because they sent me a wide width. But even the regular width is too wide. Even with my orthotics in them. I had already took the regular insoles out and couldn't find them or I would have sent them back. So maybe down the road when I can afford to order another pair I will give a different style a try.

I bought several pairs of the Gaviota 4 over the past 1-2 years. They released Gaviota 5 recently, so I decided to give it a try. I think it is a lot different than the 4th generation. The sole of the 5 at the ball of the foot is about 1/2 inch wider than Gaviota 4 in my size. The are comfortable but look really bulky. I still like HOKAs so I am going to go to a retailer to see if I can find another style I like. I chose Gaviotas because of their stability so I am hoping I can find something comparable.

They are not as comfortable as the previous pair that I purchased. The sole is not as thick and comfortable

I love these shoes. They feel great to run in although the shoe is very wide at the top by the toes and makes you look clownish!

Inside is hard. Not what I was expecting for the money

Just ok. Not all the hype in reviews but to each it's own. Toe box is roomy so that's nice. I was expecting a softer roll, but inside footbed is quite hard.

Too wide

I think these shoes are over hyped. I think I pictured that I'd be walking on air - these are not that shoe.

This is an okay shoe. It is somewhat cushy and has a nice wide toe box. However, I suffer from heel pain and these shoes did not help one bit. I will be returning and trying a different brand.

I ordered a medium size6 and received a wide size 6. They are comfortable , but

Nicely made shie but not comfortable for my problem feet,

I hate to have to return these but they made my knees hurt after wearing them. I'm a Bondi girl and own several pairs but tried this new style for walking and it changed my stance and hurt my knees after wearing them. It's sad because they are super comfortable on my feet.

I have worn Bondis and gaviotas for years, switched to the more stable one after both hips were replaced. I can't believe the difference between gaviota 4 and 5 , I really liked the 4. While I appreciate a roomy toe box, the 5 is bordering on ridiculous. Also 5 is not as cushy as 4. I will try them with an insert but don't really want the added expense and hassle. Will probably return them.