Soundliving Écouteurs - Soul - Sur l'oreille - Bleu - - UneTaille - Écouteurs

These shoes are extremely light and comfortable. It takes me a little bit getting used to the new sole. They’re wider good shoe so far.

I've been a lifelong wearer of the ASICS Gel-Kayanos line; they fit right, feels great. But I've been curious about HOKA lately, due to the generally great reviews, and talking to HOKA wearers. Decided to give this pair a try. I'm not a runner, but a fast walker on concrete sidewalks, which is not a forgiving surface. So far so good, I'm loving the HOKA Gaviotas and will definitely wear them in the future.

I sent them as a gift to my 84 year old sister. She has wide feet and loves the wide toe box. She says they are light weight as well!

Light, super comfortable and supportive… but a little pricey.

For the runner doing serious road training and needing extra stability support, the Gaviota 5 is an excellent option. With a max stack height and max stability support, you have all the protection you need to collect all your training miles. The midsole's rocker geometry and resilient foam performed great at any pace and always delivered a smooth ride with a bounciness that kept runs engaging. That said, I would not recommend the Gaviota 5 for tempo runs or speed workouts. Also, the H-frame stability system is seamless, and neutral runners, as well as those who struggle with overpronation, will benefit from the Gaviota 5. I was impressed with the traction provided by the outsole, and even in wet conditions, I could run confidently. Also, I have not noticed any signs of wear, which, after countless miles in preparation for the Boston Marathon, is impressive. Furthermore, the upper remained comfortable throughout testing, and I had no issues with rubbing, overheating, or general fit.