The Gaviota is a motion control maximalist road running shoe family from Hoka One One.
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 One One Gaviota 4.
With an average review score of 85%, it's in the highest rated 40% 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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released | ReleasedDec 2018 | Apr 2022 | Feb 2021 | Nov 2018 | Oct 2021 | Jun 2019 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 301 g W: 249 g | M: 320 g W: 264 g | M: 303 g W: 252 g | M: 332 g W: 292 g | M: 315 g W: 281 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot27 mm | 26 mm | 21 mm | |||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop5 mm | 5 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
Heel | Heel32 mm | 34 mm | 29 mm | |||
Brand | BrandHoka One One | Hoka One One | Hoka One One | New Balance | Saucony | Saucony |
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 TypeMaximalist | For big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | For big guysFor heavy runners | |
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | |||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningMotion controlSevere overpronationLow arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1624) |
Terrain | Road (+1077) |
Usages | Daily running (+918) |
Brand | Hoka One One (+136) |
Support Type | Motion control (+13) |
Pronation Type | Severe overpronation (+13) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+823) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+182) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+363) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+642) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+207) |
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 |