I just so happened to come across your video, and glad I did. I currently am in the Bondi shoe, and I've had it for 2 yrs now. For some reason the back of the shoe above my heel has worn through. The cushion is now exposed. I really want to try the Hoka Gaviota 5 now. I work 9 hrs days on my feet, and Hoka's have been my life savior. Had Plantar Fasciitis for a year prior to purchasing the Bondi shoe, the worst pain every, and after wearing them for 2 weeks my Plantar Fascitis was GONE!! No joke!! After seeing numerous Doctors, spending lots of money, and going to physical therapy many many times, I came across Hoka's, and I will never wear a different shoe. Now my office has six employees wearing them. We all swear by them. Thank you for a great review too.

@CommanderAdamaNJ

5 ай бұрын

I've had the same problem with my Gaviota-4, when I use my stability inserts or orthodics. I've since removed them and actually run better but the damage is done. I'm now due to replace them due to mileage, not too happy about the price. Were you wearing inserts or othodics in your Bondi?

@BennyMKW

4 ай бұрын

my clifton 8s have worn through the heel, granted after thousands of miles walked

Absolutely great video! The best info I've seen on the Gaviota! Thanks!

Thank you for this video! I love my Arahi 6, and am now going to try the next gaviota for long teaching days, but not for workouts.

Jus ordered these cant wait to try these out 👌👌

Very nice review! Thank you!! ✌🇨🇦

Thanks so much for this Great Review! Can't wait to try these out! New subscriber! *****

Great review

Great video thank you! I love when you said “just for the record I know it’s bond-eye but I’ve been selling bon-dee since 2014 so I’m going to call it bon-dee” LOL 😂 I say it the same way!

@RunMoore

5 күн бұрын

Love it! I know I am on an island here, so I appreciate you joining me there!

I got a pair of these yesteday and I love them so much

Awesome video. Keep up the great work. I have had the bondi in the past after some foot surgery, and only issue I always had was the top mesh area tearing a hole in it from my big toe maybe going up and down or something :) They need to make a strong mesh up in that area. I recently tried on the Gaviota, and that sneaker is amazing feeling too. Very hard decision to make on Bondi or Gaviota, and still trying to see why the Gaviota even feels better yet seems to have similar toe box, etc. Just feels more comfy. Thanks again for the great video. Need to head to Scheels here in Arizona to make my decision :) I love all the awesome colors of Bondi though, so it makes it tough.

Thanks for this great video.

@RunMoore

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I just bought my first pair of Hokas.. I bought the Clifton9. I have severe pronation more in my left foot, than right. That being said I’m going to return the Clifton and by the Gaviota. Thank you. I’ll check out your store❤

I’ve tried the Gaviota 4’s and compared to the same size in the Arahi’s, they seem more snug. Have others experienced this? Thoughts on the new Gaviota 5’s in relation to this? Thanks. Great videos as always!

Loves that gaviota 4s for hiking. Can't wait to get the 5s this week

@RunMoore

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you love your 4s! The Gaviota 5 now has an all-terrain trail/hike counterpart shoe called the Stinson 7. It has the same H-Frame stability system and high stack height as the Gaviota. The only addition is a more water-resistant upper and a more rugged outsole with lugs to grip uneven surfaces better.

Excellent video!!!

@RunMoore

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Purchased today. I use it for walking. Also introduced my dad and a coworker to hoka last year and they live it.

@RunMoore

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for supporting the KZread channel! It's nice to hear you have been enjoying your Hokas!

I hope Hoka are putting the same new ‘H’ stability system in the Arahi 7 🤞🏻

Do you know when the Arahi 7 may come out?

Hi Steve love the review on the gaviota 5 I'm currently running in saucony hurricane for road running and hoka challenger 7 for light trails I want to invest in the gaviota 5 and my saucony are a true to size 10.5 but I had to go up to size 11 in the challenger and then had to buy the wide fitting so my question is does the gaviota 5 size small like the challenger and would you advise to size up in the gaviota

Awesome update. I really like the fit. Was firmer than expected, not as soft as a Bondi or Clifton 9.

@q20a08

11 ай бұрын

So, you managed to get the 5 early ? Either way, what was it about the fit that impressed? Roomier?

@PLANETWATERMELON

11 ай бұрын

@@q20a08 Correct. Rounder shaped toebox. Not like Altra or Topo, but rounder than usual for a Hoka.

@q20a08

11 ай бұрын

@@PLANETWATERMELON Also interesting about the firmness. Saw something on Hoka claiming they were able to soften the 5, but the 'H-frame' did appear like it would be a firming factor extending high in the midsole.

@PLANETWATERMELON

11 ай бұрын

@@q20a08 The H frame absolutly makes the Gaviota frimer. 10 out of 10 customers have pointed that out. 100% confirmed it is firmer.

@chasen432

9 ай бұрын

How have they been 2months in?

Great review! Thank you. My orthopaedic surgeon has ‘prescribed’ these to me after breaking my foot and wearing a walking boot for 6 weeks. I’m on my feet 8-12 hours a day, working on train stations, so this stability and softness is really important. At first they hurt a bit as my foot was positioned differently to normal, but now, so comfortable and easy to wear daily. As I’m new to HOKA, may I ask, do they introduce new colours over the year or so of a certain model being current, or is it only when a new update happens. I have black for work but would like a funkier colour for exercise. Thanks again, from Australia!

Hi Steve , I have seen a few of your videos and I am wondering what shoe you would recommend for best comfort when walking 30,000 steps a day? I do door to door leaflet delivery and my feet are taking a beating!

Steve, it seems to me Hoka's stability approach in the lateral heel-strike area tends to be a bit different from many brands. I mean, with the 'J-frame' they seemed to going for firm control in that corner, rather than some form of beveled or "de-coupled' crash pad, aimed at minimizing (or softening) the twist reaction. Am I missing something ?

I have un resolved chronic Heel pain that drs cant solve. I have fallen arch or flat foot. Is this a good fit?

Steve, I don’t think you carry ASICS but do you have an opinion how this compares to the new Gel Kayano 30?

Hi Steve, Which is your favourite between this and the Saucony tempus?

I returned both pair of my bondi 8 because I was feeling some rubbing along the insert on the side of my foot. I am so glad I did…. These shoes are absolutely amazing comfortable. I’m a walker of 10 miles a day 5 days a week and have plantar fasciitis in my right foot and a neuroma on my left. My pain has substantially decreased in 3 days as the Gavin’s has more toe room than the bondi 8 in my opinion. If your a walker grab a pair of these bad boys.

@courtneylarae

2 күн бұрын

Did you get regular or wide?

For slow runner (pace 8 - 9), what shoe you recomend (bondi 8 or gaviota 5)?

Curious if the 5 has a similar problem the 4 does. The wife wears this model for everyday and work. The problem with the 4 she gets after awhile it starts creating a popping sound. Just wondering if changes to the tread shape helped.

Love my Bondi 8!! My son wears the Arahi. Would he be able to go to the Gaviota 5?

Looking forward to my next pair of gaviottas

@RunMoore

9 ай бұрын

We hope you'll like them!

If i found myself tripping in the boni 8? the part under my toe kept on annoying my gait. Would this line from hoka be a better fit? I want to invest in hoka for the times I walk around visting cities and my work. For my training I like the Pegasus line from nike.

I have overpronation, and also suffer from plantar faciitis. I had Bondi 7, and the pains became awful so I stopped using them. I don't know if Gaviota is also too cushioned or will it support my foot well.

How does this compare to the Bondi 6 and More V3? Bondi is fairly firm. ty

Great review, couldn't agree more about offering a 4E. I have wanted to love Hoka for a long time, however their wide just isn't a true wide even in the 4E Bondi. I feel Hoka misses out on a big demographic by not offering true wide widths. Like you said, maybe with the next version. Thanks for your great work.

@q20a08

Жыл бұрын

Strongly agree. It's strange that the brand which churns out super-wide footprint soles all day long has such difficulty accommodating wide, flattened feet. When NewBalance and Asics "borrow" the wide platform, I'm all over it. Simply because they also prove that they know how to make wide uppers. I've often wondered if it's because Hoka started out all paranoid about being pigeonholed as "the fat-foot brand." In any case it seems silly now that so many others look similar, and repeatedly "out-Hoka, Hoka."

@birdlynn417

8 ай бұрын

I can't wear HOKA, they are the weirdest shoes around. Never is it wide enough, I mean the frame of the shoe either. My inner foot and arches step on top of the frame and it is painful, I returned them. They make an odd hour glass shoe which forces my feet and hips to do something unnatural and it hurts me. Can't wear them at all. It curves the foot instead of straight ahead.

@stanmakowski1985

8 ай бұрын

I have the same issues with other shoes in the Hoka lineup. There wide is definitely not a wide. However with the Gaviota5 the wide is a wide, at least for me. And the shoe has a nice wide base all around. Fits more like a New Balance wide shoe to me. It does have that guidance/support built into the shoe, not a neutral shoe. But for me, so far it's the only Hoka shoe that fits.@@birdlynn417

@jorgeconj

8 ай бұрын

For shure. The thing is that there is a diference between wide shoes and shoes with a wide toe box.

@bestversionofme2496

6 ай бұрын

Female here, very wide feet. Ist time Hoka buyer cos many nurses at my school clinical rotation recommended . I returned the wide for a regular cos it truly runs wide at the toes where I need it. Literally standing /walking 10 of 12 hours shifts and no discomfort anywhere for me.

how wide is the wide version? also do you guys know if the side part of the shoe is soft and can stretch if needed?

Thanks for this video. I just bought the Gaviota 5. I'm not sure why it's considered a "Ultimate High Cushion" shoe. They're not as cushy as my Arahi 6 shoes. They're more firm than the Bondi's, too. I wish there was more cushion in the heel, especially, and the toe box is pretty big, almost too big. Anyway, decent shoe, but I think I prefer my Arahi's.

Thanks for the vid and great reviews. Is thus shoes great for flat footed people where they haveno arch at all?? Whisch hoka shoes for men for flat foot is the best?? Thanks again

I usually wear size 10.5 us in saucony, asics. I have wide feet, what size do you recommend using in these shoes? Is it necessary to go up half a size or is it enough to buy the usual size?

Interesting

How does Gaviota 5 compared to Kayano 30 and Adrenaline GTS 23?

When ordering from this place do they not give out a tracking number..Didnt get one with my order

I’m more of a walker, but I need great Stability AND Grip because I walk 3 Golden Retrievers with me.

Love that shirt

@RunMoore

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! We thought the design was quite clever ourselves 😉

@Antonio-kx5rd

4 ай бұрын

@@RunMoore let me know when you get Moore in stock 😉

I thought the heel stack for Gaviota 4 and Bondi 8 are both 40mm already.

In your video, you repeatedly discussed flat feet. I have flat feet and overpronate on one side. I'm curious, is it necessary to replace the Hoka insole with a hard plastic orthotic insert or a more modern custom insert? From your video, I gathered that I might be able to just wear the shoe as is, and that orthotics are primarily for shoes with zero support or neutral shoes. Thank you for your insight, and as always, I appreciate your informative videos!

@3dprintzzz

7 ай бұрын

I am in the same situation and have the same question! Can someone help us out!!!! 😂

@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189

4 ай бұрын

@@3dprintzzz The answer is, it depends. If you have custom inserts then your podiatrist possibly designed them to be coupled with the style of shoe you were wearing back in that time frame. But not necessarily, and it doesn't always matter. It's not a sure bet that it will over correct you, and in a shoe like this, where the outer side has also been reinforced, it is less likely to cause problems like an ankle sprain (from rolling your ankle).

Dont you feel the trop as it would be smaller than the front part?

Hi what is the equivalent of a trail or hiking shoe and or boot that compares to the Hoka Bondi 8 plushness. I’m on my feet all day doing landscape work and need a VERY comfortable and DURABLE shoe/boot….. Any one!? 😁

How would you compare to Ghost Max?

I’m looking for a shoe I can wear at work, 12 hrs on concrete. I narrowed it down to the G5 or the Bondi8. I’m going with the G5 hope it’s the right choice

Have had 4 pairs of Hokas They wear out very quickly. I’ve set two pairs back to Hoka, but never got a reply.

Sorry to bother but I had a question are the gaviota 5s good for someone wanting to use them for a police academy I will need to use them on chain link fence and a solid wall

Gaviota 5 vs Stinson 7 ? Which one is more stable + plush?

Hi, thanks for this review! I am about to run an Ultra Marathon 100 kilometers on the road. I need stable shoes as I over pronate. I hesitate between the Arahi 6 (or 7) and the Gaviota 5. Which model would you recommend to complete such a long distance and keep the feet as good as possible along the way? Valuing your advice 😊

@RunMoore

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! Both models you mentioned are great supportive and stable options to help over-pronation. The Gaviota 5 is more of a max cushion and max support option, while the Arahi is a little bit lighter and does not offer quite as much cushion underfoot. For a longer race like that, we would recommend the Gaviota 5, but either shoe would be a good option.

what is on clouds version of this shoe?

how does this compare to the beast gts 23? I weigh 150kg and do overpronate a lot

Hey Steve, Im currently trying to decide between this shoe and the Altra Paradigm 7. Im leaning towards this shoe as the colors offered in wide are more my speed and I know more about Hoka's Reputation, I have tried it on before and loved it. The only thing holding me back is the toebox, how would you compare the toebox here to that of Altra's shoes? I have pretty severe bunions so a roomy toe box is becoming much more important to me. Your thoughts? Thank You!

@RunMoore

8 ай бұрын

The Gaviota 5's toebox fits wider naturally. The Gaviota's rounded-off toebox often gets compared to Altra's FootShape toebox. If you are wide in the Altra Paradigm, then a wide Gaviota should fit just fine.

@stephensph17

8 ай бұрын

@@RunMoore awesome, thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Hi wearing Arahi 4 alomost 3 years and they are perfort for my flatfoot i would try the Gaviota 5 - still not released in our country

@Kenneth-bm5zr

11 ай бұрын

do you wear your own insoles or do you just wear them the way they are?

Very comprehensive

@RunMoore

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for supporting the channel!

I have the Mach 5. Love them. But I just got the gavotia 5. I’m excited to test them out. I have a wider foot because of bunions 🙄 they usually kill me before I finish my walk. Hopefully these shoes help.

@RunMoore

4 ай бұрын

We hope you love how they feel!

@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189

4 ай бұрын

have you tried bunion sleeves? they might give you some relief.

@jessisjourney9915

4 ай бұрын

@@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189 I haven’t but I’m willing to try it.

Would you recommend these over the Clifton 9's for every day walking?

@RunMoore

Ай бұрын

Yes. They have more cushion and more support than the Clifton.

Very decent shoe but definitely not for people with both flat feet and a wide midfoot (10cm). The medial post is practically gouging my arches and causing a lot of pain. I swapped the stock insoles with some off-the-shelf Scholl's and gave them to my son who has "normal" feet and he really likes them.

Shoe laces HOKA hey! Shoe laces!

I just bought the Arahi 7s and have worn the 6s but the 7s feel cramped on the sides of my foot. Would the Gaviota be a better pick or a wide Arahi 7?

@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189

4 ай бұрын

I tried both on today, Arahi 7s are far too narrow - I have a B width foot and they were too tight even for me. I didn't try the wide Arahi's. Gaviotas nice and roomy :)

@steve4321able

4 ай бұрын

@@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189 I got 7s in wide they seem to fit a lot better but nothing like the 6s. Gaviota is my next try!

For plantar fasciatis and achiles tendinitis which is better. Bondi8 or gaviota5 ?

@LeekedBeats

8 ай бұрын

Gaviota

@robwhiff3411

6 ай бұрын

@@LeekedBeats This is true I just walked in a store and compared both and the gaviota 5 reduce my plantar pain by like 80% and they feel wider and more comfortable then the average D width shoes I typically wear

I purchased Gaviota 5 yesterday's and i tried it today. As an RN, I used Hoka and started with Clifton 8. When it cushion to comfort of sole, Clifton is much better. I find Gaviota quite hard . Its my personal experience.

If I don't have flat feet, nor am I a pronator. Will my foot hurt if I use Gaviota 5?

@RunMoore

4 ай бұрын

No. We have a few people with a neutral gait who bought a pair and have no issues. The H-Frame support system works similarly to Brooks' GuideRail system. It supports you if you need it but doesn't have an effect if you don't.

Is the Gaviota the best for a heavier runner?

@RunMoore

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It is one of the best shoes for a heavier runner. We just finished shooting a video about that. Wide, supportive, and with lots of cushioning underneath your feet is perfect for heaver runners. We like to call it a "Big Guy Certified" shoe!

Is arahi 6 arch support similar to govoita 5. Thank

@RunMoore

9 ай бұрын

We find the Gaviota 5 is more stable and supportive. The H-Frame support system combined with the wider cut toe box gives the Gaviota more support.

IT S BETTER THAN KAYANO 30?

Not happy! Why change from the 3 and 4? Is it true the 5 will offer early-stage meta-rocker? I hope not! I prefer the late stage meta-rocker vs. early-stage.

The Gaviota 5 is probably the best shoe I've run in so far.

@RunMoore

7 ай бұрын

Definitely one of our favorites at the store!

is gaviota 5 softer than clifton 8? or saucony tempus?>

@trappedintimesurroundedbye5477

8 ай бұрын

should be because it uses the bondi softness with a H frame

@wedgythewedges5489

8 ай бұрын

@@trappedintimesurroundedbye5477i got the shoes like 1 month ago, it is cushy and comfortable, is not as hard as its predecessor Gaviota 4, and is not too cushy like Clifton 8, is a well balanced overall and super comfy

Which is better between Arahi and Gaviota for flat foot??

@RunMoore

10 ай бұрын

Both the Arahi and Gaviota are great shoes for flat-footed people. We recommend the Gaviota over the Arahi. It has more cushion, fits wider, and has a more current support system.

@daniels7719

10 ай бұрын

@@RunMoore thank you so much for your honest advice! I already wearing hoka arahi 6 for one year and it's great, and curious try gaviota 5

Do you not respond to questions?

Is this good for nurses with plantar fasciitis?

@RunMoore

3 ай бұрын

Yes. This shoe is perfect for nurses with Plantar Fasciitis. It has ample cushioning for those long days on your feet. It's also equipped with Hoka's H-Frame support system which keeps you supported and centered on your feet, preventing any pronation and supination.

It’s Bond I, imagine if I called you Moo re run???

With respect to Graviota 4 is the cushion more

So basically a cousin of the bondi 8 but maximum stability

Hi I’m looking for a shoe to support my ankle is hols better to support then brooks

@RunMoore

6 ай бұрын

Sure thing! the Gaviota 5 mentioned in this video would be a great option. The Mizuno Wave Inspire and the Mizuno Wave Horizon would be great supportive options as well. Hope this helps!

@ajackson-ross7295

6 ай бұрын

What about the brooks glycerin gts which are better

@ajackson-ross7295

6 ай бұрын

Hi looking for a shoe as I have Plantar fasciitis and done my Achilles in 2015 I need a support shoe for cushion as my knees and lower back hurt which are the best she the brooks of hoka for this please

Best place to buy online?

@RunMoore

Жыл бұрын

Our online store of course shop.letsrunmoore.com/product/2514234/hoka/mens-gaviota-5 Use promo code RUNMOORE for 10% off and free shipping!

The heel cup of the shoe is not high enough so it is less comfortable than the previous version

I went through a Hoka phase over the past two years (ordering Clifton’s, Bondi 7 & 8) The worst shoe has been the Bondi 8. The fit is fine but the rubber wear on the soles have been the worst of any shoe that I’ve ever purchased. I have only walked in these shoes , never run and I only walk 1 mile a day in these shoes to walk my dogs. I’m fine with paying $150+ for shoes that last but these are ridiculous. The best shoes for wear and comfort have been the Bondi 7’s. I bought two pairs and they show minimal wear. I don’t understand where Hoka is going with these fast wearing soles.

@sarahstrickland744

Жыл бұрын

Agree! The Bondi 8 has been their worst shoes from multiple reasons!

@emilygerow5034

11 ай бұрын

That stinks. I’ve had Arahi 6 for about 9 months. I wear it to teach long days, on circuit HIIT workouts, and jogs. Still have plenty of wear.

Gaviota is too soft, too bad. Not stable no way.

Do Not Buy This Shoe!!! This was the most expensive shoe I have ever bought. I'm dealing with plantar fasciitis and while it did help some, the shoe only lasted 3 months before getting a large hole on the top where the fabric meets the front at the seam where they join. I can no longer wear them to work. A $200 pair of shoes should last longer than 3 months of walking. I do not even run. The warranty so far has been a crock of shit - the store said I had to send them back and to contact the complaint line. They sent me a bar code and said I could use that to ship them back at UPS. That was a lie. I called again and they said they meant the USPS. I went there and after waiting in line 40 mins they said the bar code does not do anything and I have to make a label myself and mail them. I’m ready just to burn them in front of the store with a big sign that says Do Not Shop Here!! Save yourself $200 and stay far away from this shoe. The person at the store when he saw the hole said it is a newer design and they have been having trouble with them!! My question is - if the store has discovered that the $200 shoe they are selling is poorly manufactured why have they not stopped carrying it? they should offer a replacement of another style that does hold up or offer to reimburse the customer. I will never shop there again and if you work hard for your money you should not either!!

@jjk-bn9xw

5 ай бұрын

You sound difficult

@JB-hq9yj

5 ай бұрын

Just a tip - the internet is not your complaint box nor your therapist.

@LencoTB

3 ай бұрын

Everything breaks from time to time. Even my Mercedes. Should I scream as you did? You are probably a spoiled American. Trying living in Gaza for a while so you could appreciate your life a little more.

No your right it’s bondi(e)