Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

These are my third pair of Hokas but they're going back. My feet are wide enough that I usually order a wide if it's available, but these look like clown shoes on and my other two (same size and width) do not.

They changed this model. Toe box is extremely large. Previous models were better. Had to return 2 pair

I previously owned a pair of the Gaviota 4 (wide), and they were PERFECT for me! So I decided to buy a pair of the Gaviota 5s (also wide) to replace my 4s. Huuuge mistake. Reasonably, I thought the 5s would be almost identical to the 4s, but they're really a COMPLETELY different shoe. I wore a size 9 in the 4, but the same size is wayyy too big on the 5s. Also, the 5 wide is for some reason really narrow in the middle of the shoe but super wide in the toe box? And has a painful arch in the middle? It makes walking uncomfortable quite quickly. (My 4s made me feel like I could never get tired in them!) Unfortunately, I regret buying this product and don't recommend it to anyone. I really wanted to like them! (I bought them about 6 months ago and have been wearing them since. But I often opt to wear my beat up Gaviota 4s sometimes since I know those will be more comfortable than these 5s)

The Gaviota 4 was perfect and I'm not sure why HOKA felt the need to change. The Gaviota 5 is not an improvement and is a long step back. The fit is off and the shoe is too wide. I normally wear a wide but I tried a regular once I read other reviews and even a regular is far too wide. I sent the pair back and will not try the Gaviota 5 again. Bring back the Gaviota 4 and relabel it as Gaviota 6.

I did not find this comfortable. There was not enough cushioning for my arch. I sent it back

The new Gaviota5 looks so wide. I have a thin foot, but it looks like I where a extra wide shoe. Why would they make the toe box so wide. I put one new show on and one old (Gaviota4). Wow what a difference in looks. They look absolutely ridiculously wide!!!! I can't image what the wide actually looks like! I wish I could buy the Gaviota4 new!

The increased size in the toe box made my feet feel like they were slipping around. I even went down a half size & still found them sloppy feeling.

I work in a rehab hospital 12 hour shifts, when I purchased these shoes I was told by two coworkers that they were very comfortable, well that hasn't been my experience what so ever, my feet hurt just as bad as they did in the Skechers. Maybe I have to break them in, I have added xtra padding in them to see if the relieve any discomfort.

Since I've had both my knees replaced, I basically use my shoes for mostly for walking and in the gym. Sometimes I walk 3-5 miles daily and pride myself in having my shoes to compliment my outfit. I have been a long time fan of Hokas and have introduced them to many of my friends. I have purchased well over 15 different pairs for myself, both women and men versions. I started out with the Bondi and then I later discovered the Arahi, the Clifton's and really fell in love with Gaviotas because they seem to work best for me with both of my total knee replacements and flat feet. During my visit to Hawaii, my Hopara quickly became my preferred shoe of choice for all the hikes and extensive walking. They were fantastic especially during my water aerobics, our hikes and my everyday walking during our trip to Hawaii. However, after being disappointed after my last Bondi purchase, I just purchased the Gaviota 5 which I will have to return also because the new makeovers does not feel the same either. The toe box is much too wide and the arch area is cut weird and it hurts. The new style not only is big in the toe box but it makes your foot look so much bigger than they really are. I am so disappointed and I have to return this one too as I did with that new Bondi. Please bring the old style back. I feel they were so much better and more comfortable. I'm a bit afraid to order another pair for fear it will not fit and I will have too return it too.

The Goviota 4 are so much better than the 5's. The 5's are so soft and mushy, also the 5's look like clown shoes. Very, very wide looking. Not sleek at all.

Not very comfortable. Caused a flare up of my plantar fasciitis. Definitely will stick with the Bondi from now on.

I can see how they could be the greatest shoes, but not for me. Good quality, but fit for my feet not good at all, made them hurt more, unfortunately. Will try on at a store instead of buying on-line

The back of the shoe on both is coming off. It is not built of anything strong and so going down the stairs. It's taking off the back of the shoe, the rubber is not rubber. I have loved Hoka and I'm very disappointed. My last pair did the exact same thing. I am looking for a Hoku that has reinforced backing.

I returned the shoes because I have 3 pr of Gaviota that I love. When i rec'd this pair they were not like the prior 3. The front half of the shoes was wider & the sole was even wider, giving them a funny look.

I can't say the sneaker are not good, they're not good for me. I have a previous leg injury which has led to problems with my foot and ankle . My foot Dr recommend these Hoka sneakers for me. Since I'm wearing them my body aches very badly, is it because the sneaker are trying to correct my walking? I honestly don't know , but I didn't have these pain before wearing the sneakers.Dr wants me to wear them as many hours a day as possible, I've been wearing them about 9-10 hours a day but honestly my boy can't handle it. I saw the Dr he says pain is not from sneakers, when Ive rested over night and get up in the morning the only pain I still have before putting the sneakers on is I feel like I have shin splints. I don't know what to do about the sneakers I hoped they would be soft and cushy inside, but they're not. I really had high hopes for the sneakers.

Had to return because the toe was so wide. I comp it to my 4 and it's about 3/4" wider at the toe. They were perfect the way they were I don't know why they would do this.