Customer Reviews Hoka Gaviota 4

I've had the Gaviota 2 and 3 and just purchased the Gaviota 4. Compared to the Gaviota 3 this is a nice improvement. Cushioning has gone up a notch to plush, yet they don't feel squashy. The extra support is great just as it was in the Gaviota 3. There is more room in in the toe box - It's where it should be where as prior versions were to narrow. The upper in general has been improved - It has the right amount of room throughout, it's very nicely padded, and it is nicely supportive. The black and white looks fantastic. All told the Gaviota 4 is my favorite Hoka. They keep improving on their sneakers and that has made a big difference in the Gaviota 4. I love this sneaker!

I've looked for a shoe that was both cushioned and stable and this is it. This is an exceptional shoe if you've had pain problems after surgery. I've had five on my left foot and have spent hundreds of dollars looking for pain relief for frequent hiking. This is the best by far that I've owned.

The shoes are comfortable. I have had them not even 2 weeks but the bottom is starting to peel apart. I only wear them to work 3 days a week. For the price they should probably last longer. Maybe mine are just defective? Otherwise they are comfortable just worried they won't be much longer.

Over the years I have worn all of the major brands to date the Hoka Bondi 7 was what I considered the best shoe for me. I recently purchased based upon a recommendation by someone in our running club to try the On Cloud Cloudace, after wearing them for a week I was not impressed. I then purchased the HOKA Gaviota 4, There similar to the Bondi7 but with more stability, I will definitely be ordering another pair,

I've been wearing the HOKA MetaRocker, J-Frame Super Sneaker since Y2K ... it's a game changer for me! I have flat-flat feet;). I'm a 110% fan of HOKA running sneakers it's saved my knees and hips over the years!

I use my shoes for walking on my treadmill and other activities that require balance. My shoes give me the support and comfort I need and at the end of the day my feet feel great.

I tried 4 or 5 of the hokas available in wide width and found this to be the best feeling of the bunch for general wear and walking. Even though I'm a bigger guy these still took about a week to really "break in" and feel the plush cushion. Once it did, though, these quickly replaced my slip on skechers (which I've lived in for the last 3 years) as my most comfortable shoes. I am dismayed however that within two months there has already been some sole separation, which I've seen mention of in some other reviews as well. Hopefully I'm able to get a decent amount of time out of these for the price they cost, but it's not looking very promising so far.

Finally what I have longed hope for from Hoka. A fully plush cushioned shoe with stability. I have the Gaviota 2, Gaviota leather, Bondi 6, Bondi Leather SR, Clifton 6, and Stinson ATR 6. Fav's to date are the Bondi Leather SR and Stinson ATR 6, with Gaviota leather close behind. Once I read the Gaviota 4 was now fully plush cushion instead of balanced, I got to my local Fleet Feet store and grabbed the first one out of the box. They are amazing. They feel as cushioned as the Bondi's, but with the added support. These are now my favorite. Now I just need Hoka to make a leather version of the Gaviota 4 to replace the one that was discontinued so I can use those at work.

Really liked stability and feel of prior Gaviota models (2 and 3), but did not purchase because toe box was too narrow. This toe box is wider than previous models. Hoka, please maintain toe box width on subsequent Gaviota models. Thank you

The shoe I ordered was recommended by my nurse practitioner, as well as my doctor. After seeing several PT instructors wearing Hoka's I decided to purchase a pair. I wear a womens size 12 and I never saw any 12 available only 11, in womens. So I opted to pick out a men's shoe in size 11. The shoe felt comfortable except that it felt a bit short in toe box area so, I need to return for a larger size 11 1/2.

Good shoe overall. I feel like it's slightly narrower than the gaviota 3 but still the solid support and comfort. My complaint is that the heel strap broke on one of my shoes in less than 2 weeks of wear. This shoe is wayy too expensive for a poor quality strap like that

Great support. My only complaint is the sole wears rather quickly for a walking shoe.

Ok, I admit I was skeptical of these. I have flat feet and these feel great!

Great comfort! Like walking on AIR! For me, WIDE WIDTH made the difference.

I'm hard on sneakers . You name the brand they don't last more than 3 months feel them deteriorate around two months. I purchased brooks same scenario. I'm on 2 months now and there as comfortably as the day I put them on

Very supportive, eases stress on ankles, arches, knees and hips.

Spouse really likes these shoes.

Honestly.... best shoes I have ever put on my feet. You have a life long customer!

Love these babies I work a lot for work and have messed up feet. These offer comfort, stability, good traction treat shoes!

I have used these primarily on the treadmill but prior pair used on my outdoor fast walking. Had issues with the back inside heel fabric wearing out super fast.