The Gaviota is a maximalist road running shoe family from Hoka.
The Gaviota 2 went on sale in 2018. Its support type is designated as motion control, meaning that it's designed for runners with severe overpronation. The latest model in the family is the Hoka Gaviota 4.
With an average review score of 86%, it's in the highest rated 30% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | |||
released | ReleasedDec 2018 | Jun 2018 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2018 | |
expertReviewScore | Expert Review Score | | | | | |
productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 301 g W: 249 g | M: 275 g W: 232 g | M: 269 g W: 224 g | M: 309 g W: 281 g | M: 269 g W: 232 g | M: 326 g W: 292 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot27 mm | 29 mm | 24 mm | |||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop5 mm | 5 mm | 3 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | Heel32 mm | 35 mm | 32 mm | |||
Brand | BrandHoka | Newton | Newton | Brooks | Saucony | adidas |
Strike Type | Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeComfortableMaximalist | Low drop | BreathableComfortableMaximalist | ComfortableMaximalist | ||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Rocker | Rocker | |||||
Adidas | Adidas | |||||
Techs | Techs | Brooks DNA AmpGuideRail | adidas Ultraboost | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | Vegan Ⓥ | ||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningMotion controlStabilityOverpronationSevere overpronationLow arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1950) |
Terrain | Road (+1322) |
Usages | Daily running (+1126) |
Brand | Hoka (+101) |
Support Type | Motion control (+13)Stability (+207) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+189)Severe overpronation (+13) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+1085) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+193) |
Shoe Type | Comfortable (+279)Maximalist (+523) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+852) |
Events | 10k (+691)Half marathon (+691)Marathon (+691) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+245) |
Colorways | Black, Blue, Blue / Grey, Dark Shadow Lantana, Lead Anthracite |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 2 | |
Released | Dec 2018 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 301 g W: 249 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 5 mm | |
Heel | 32 mm | |
Forefoot | 27 mm |