Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 5

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.

I have owned multiple Hoka trainers over the last few years. I am a huge fan. I wanted to love the Gaviota 5. The shoe has the same stability and support, but the foot bed has changed from the Gaviota 4. It seems that the difference is the heel-toe has changed from 5.00 (G4) to 6.00 (G5). For me it made it painful to run. It felt like a small stick between my foot arch and the shoe bed. I tried them for a day to see if my brain could adjust to the new feel. The discomfort did not improve I returned them.

Unfortunately, the loop on the back of my shoes broke the first time I put them on.

Do not like them. Had bondi 7 and loved them in fact I had 2 pair went to buy again. Was talked into these -more stability he said. And besides I think the 8 are ugly I know they are only footwear but still- they wore out quicker, very wise toe area, couldn't clean them like I did the others, too expensive

I was so excited to try out the Gravitas line but it didn't work out for me. First, the shoes run 1/2 size bigger. After standing over 8 hrs my heals were in so much pain. The Bondi line are awesome and I have 2 pairs so was very disappointed when the Gravitas didn't provide the same cushion. One thing that I appreciate with HOKA is their return policy. I tried the shoes for a week and it didn't work out they still gave me my full refund. Thank you HOKA!

I order a 7 but they look and feel like a wide width.

I'm not a fan of the style or fit.

Shoe did not fit my foot well. Too wide and not enough padding. I will not be ordering again. Trying on shoes works better for me.