Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

I had been using and buying Hoka shoes for the last 3 years, however I ordered this shoes 10 days ago and at the beginning seems like all of my other hokas but close view the material looks of lower quality than in the past, very thin fabric and I only used twice this shoes and wow my right shoe have the sole detached like very cheap plastic or cheap glue was used, disappointed for now.

I've worn the Goviota style for years . However this model has changed . It is very wide through the toe area, looks odd also . The rubber edge of the soles stick out , I actually stepped on the edge a couple times . Lastly , the cushioning that is in the Goviota 5 is lacking . Hoka did shorten up the shoe laces which was an improvement . Also loved the new Teal color . I returned these , will wait for the Goviota 6

I wanted to love these so bad -- they were so comfortable when I first put them on, but destroyed my feet after running in them a few times. Very comfy for walking, but I wouldn't recommend running (and neither did the workers at Fleet Feet lol). In terms of sizing these run big and wide.

Please bring back the Gaviota 4s or offer narrow sizes in shoes that offer both stability and cushion in subtle colors. I would try the Stinson 7s, but the colors are awful. Hokas tend to run wide and I had to lace my the Gaviota 4s as tightly as possible to make them work. The Gaviota 5s are way too wide for narrow-ish feet.

I purchased these from a retailer. After trying on multiple styles, these felt like I was walking on clouds!! I am a teacher and I am on my feet quite a bit. I would wear these to work 2-3 days per week. The first month or two, my feet didn't hurt in the evening or even the next morning which I normally experience. After having these for 3 months, they felt completely deflated. I feel like the cushion is gone and I am walking on the hard ground. I didn't expect them to last forever, but I was hoping they would last more than 3 months.

I've had 3 pairs of Gaviota 4's, and I absolutely loved them. I didn't think there would be much difference in going to the Gaviota 5, but I was wrong. These feel like they push into my arches (painfully), and they don't have nearly the cushioning that the 4's had. Unfortunately, I tossed the box when I got them, otherwise I would be returning these.

The change from gaviota 4 to 5 is significant enough that the fit of the shoe is no longer the same fit. The 5 has a lower heel to floor rate which makes my foot slip right out of the shoe. I wish they hadn't changed it since the 4 was a perfect fit and now I can't use the 5which is the only shoe Hoka has with the most stability and plush.

I have ordered Gaviota for the last three years in 9.5. This year it was a half a size too big and the shoe in B with is extra wide. I had to return it. I did go to a store and try on a size 9 and the length is correct but the width is still too wide.

I am a nurse and have only purchased HOKA shoes for work because they are comfortable. After wearing these shoes for a few hours my feet hurt to the point I had to change shoes. I really loved the design, but they were painful to use.

I have the gaviota4. They work well for me. Thought I'd like the Gaviota 5 with more cushion but the difference in the j to h frame, the meta rocker change and wide toe box are not for me. They hurt my feet, cause pain in my knee and rub my ankle. I hope they go back to the design of the 4. I'm sending them back.

Except for this pair, I've never purchased a sneaker that looks SO huge on my feet. Why are these so wide? I even checked to see if the wrong size was sent, but nope. 8.5 medium width. I currently own a pair of Solimar, but I am looking for something with more stability as well as cushion. Hoping to return these for a different model.

I loved all things Hoka Gaviota until I bought the 5's. They are huge looking on my feet. They don't feel like they have the support like the other pairs I have had before. I wasted almost $200 on a pair of clown shoes that are just sitting in the corner. Hoka please make more shoes with stability. I really love your shoes until now!

The shoes are definitely comfortable. But I HATE how ugly they make my feet look! I know it's supposed to be running shoes but come on! Nobody's wanna walk around like they got giant hulk feet. I normally wear 8.5 and I bought 8.5 wide according to Hoka's size chart. It said to round up to nearest. But shoes are actually kinda big in a way that I can fit my finger in the back. It doesn't rub or bother me since the heel is very much cushioned. But I will exchange for smaller size, hoping that it will look better

The shoe is very stylish but it's so uncomfortable. Was not good on the feet at all.

i will be returning the shoes, very sadly. I've purchased several different styles of Hoka, and wore out my Bondi years ago, but it seems as time goes by, the shoes are becoming ever more bulky and just way too wide in the front half. I don't understand why the sole has to flair out so much, it makes the shoe look ridiculous. My feet swim around in the front which would make them too uncomfortable to wear. I never have this issue with other athletic shoes, I have a medium width foot and all other athletic shoes fit great, sadly, all other athletic shoes do not support my feet like Hokas do. They were recommended to me by my foot surgeon and as a result I have avoided foot surgery, so far. The other models I used for short walks, with heavy socks .. not ideal in the summer! However, as I've mentioned, I've totally worn out my Bondi pair and the new styles don't in Bodni and this style .. waaay too wide in the toe area and overall too bulky. Why does a running/walking shoe have to look and feel like I'm wearing clunky boots. The support and cushion of the soles remains great ... but sadly .. I have to start looking for a different brand and say goodbye to Hoka ... :-(

The back heel is reduced in height almost an inch. The shoe feels like it is not secure.

I've been running in Hokas for years, but wanted a dedicated pair for walking. I decided to try these for the cushioning and stability and purchased a size 8 Regular. I tried to like them for a few months but I give up. The toe box is so wide it looks like duck feet, and I literally tripped over my own feet walking in them.

Though these shoes were super comfortable for a while, after using them for 6 months the inner lining of the heel began to tear. After just over a year of use, the inside was so ripped up the foam was coming out and the hard shell lining was poking through to my ankle. Apparently this was a big problem with the Gaviota, Clifton and bondi shoe materials. They have since claimed they updated the material and I just got a new pair of Clifton's to see if this holds true. For the price of this shoe they should withstand walking & lifting in them for more than 6 months without ripping.