I have the Arahi 6, and I also want the Gaviota. If I had the Gaviota, I'd want the Arahi as well. I like these stability models from Hoka, but I hope they could improve on the colors with their upcoming models. For my 2nd pair of Hokas, I chose their Ora 3 recovery slides instead. I still plan on owning a pair of Gaviotas, but it depends.
I agree. The gaviota 5 costs TOO MUCH to have such limited color options. If I spend that much on a shoe I'd like to be able to get excited about how it looks. The arahi 6 and 7 both have some nice color options. But the Gaviota 5, not so much. 🤦🏽♂️
hey, I do have Ora slide 3, they support my foot really well and I was looking for similar support in a shoe, can you suggest to me what is good between Arahi and Gaviota? i needed something similar to ora slide in a running shoe
Yep!! Well in my case bondi 8 for more walking days and gaviota for more intense days for some jogging 😊 I really want the skyward x haha but think the graviota will be just fine
Considering the gaviota due to morton's neuroma (I also have flat feet and over pronate, so I need the stability). I have the arahi 5 in wide and didn't find it wide enough (although I probably should have went with half size bigger as well), they almost feel like a narrow shoe to me (I use them as my house slippers because they fit a bit better in bare feet😅). Stupidly, I've been wearing brooks (adrenaline GTS 22/23 & ariel 20) mostly for the last two years because they were the first shoes I could comfotably wear without custom insoles that didn't cause pain. They also have 2e widths in womens which many other brands lack. However, I didn't know about the importance of heel drop, which is pretty high in brooks stability range at 12mm. I think this has been slowly irritating my morton's neuroma (especially since my last pair of adrenalines wasn't wide, but I found them secondhand and that fit my budget). Which brings me here 😊 thank you for providing such in depth comparisons, they're so helpful. I think the gaviota is best option width wise, but the arahi definitely stops my ankle from collapsing inward. It doesn't seem like the perfect shoe exists 😢
Hi. It does sound like the Gaviota are a good option for you. The rocker may help take a bit of stress off your neuroma too. You may want to try the Altra Paradigm at some point. And some of the other Altra models. The FootShape design in Altra shoes is designed to mirror the natural shape of your feet - so that they can splay. The Paradigm offer more support. However, we should note they have a zero mm drop. It’s also worth pointing out that although Altra shoes all have a FootShape fit, there are some differences. The ‘Original’ offers the most generous fit, while the ‘Standard’ offers slightly less space, but should still feel relatively wide. Given what you’ve stated in your comment, the Original fit Altra models could be worth investigating. Good luck with your running.
I’ve run in Arahi and Brooks Glycerin GTS. I love my brooks for treadmill runs. My Hokas seem to do better outside. I’m wondering if the Graviotas would be a good choice? I like a more neutral shoe with some stability but I have narrow feet…what do you recommend? The recent reviews of Arahi 7 are not positive.
Hi. The Gaviota are likely to fit wider than the Arahi and Glycerin GTS. If you have narrow feet, you might find they're too broad in the toe box. You could look at the following models: -On Cloudrunner 2: the holistic support system is very close to the type of support you are referencing. They're upper is not narrow, but it should be comparable to the Arahi and Glycerin GTS. -Nike InfinityRN 4: the midsole shaping offers a small amount of extra support, and again, should suit your preference. They also have a prominent rocker. The Flyknit upper should offer a sock like fit, that could work well for your foot shape. Hope this helps.
Recently purchased a pair of Arahi 6s and struggling with them. My right foot is OK but on my left foot the arch support is causing discomfort. Gaviota model sounds like it might be more ideal for me. Currently run in asics pheonix. A useful video, thanks
Hi there. The Gaviota 5 may work better than the Arahi for you as the arch area should feel more cushioned. However, you may want to try the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 and ASICS GT-2000 12. Both models tend to work well when there's distinct differences between the feet.
Hi. From a support perspective, both models could be good options for flatter shaped feet. The most important part to consider here is probably the shape of the shoes. If you have a broader shaped midfoot, you'll probably benefit from a broader shaped midsole. As the Gaviota are built on a wider last than the Arahi, they may suit you better. However, the Arahi are also available in a wide-fit, and this could also be an option.
Im thorn between bondi 8 and Gaviota 5. I have a job that requires a lot of standinf, im also a bit heavier so which one would u recommend ? Thanks much appreciated
Hi, thanks for your question. Both models are suitable for long periods of standing. If you have a neutral gait, we’d recommend choosing the Bondi. If your feet and ankles have some instability, the extra support in the Gaviota should offer more comfort. It’s worth nothing that the additional support in the Gaviota means that they feel slightly firmer than the Bondi. As a result, they are unlikely to feel as comfortable as the Bondi if you don’t need the extra support. However, if your feet need the extra support, this should increase your comfort levels.
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 😊
Hi - thanks for your question. We've got a review coming very soon (this week) on the Arahi 7. If it helps, they feature the same midsole as the 6. We would 100% recommend the Gaviota 5. While the Arahi 6 (and 7), offer great cushioning, they don't feel as protective or as cushioned as the Gaviota 5. As a result, they should help reduce the load on your feet and legs to a greater extent. Good luck in the Ultra Marathon. That's an amazing effort.
Hi - thanks for your question. It depends on your biomechanics and how you'd like the cushioning to feel. The Gaviota and Kayano could work equally as well as one another from a support perspective. However, they're likely to feel quite different from a cushioning perspective. Even though they're both max-cushioning running shoes. the Kayano are likely to feel softer and plusher underfoot than the Gaviota.
Hi, Thanks for the question. There's no specific HOKA running shoes that are best for Achilles tendinitis. We recommend visiting your local running store to have your gait analysed. They should be able to see which model offers the right support for your feet and ankles.
Hi - thanks for your question. The Gaviota 5 offer maximum levels of underfoot protection, so may feel better than lesser cushioned equivalents if there’s more weight going through the midsole. Additionally, the midsole isn’t ultra soft - meaning the cushioning feels very stable. Sometimes very soft midsoles can be less stable if more weight is going through the cushioning. The Gaviota are suitable for any range of ability. Especially if you’re building up your running. Good luck with your running.
@@run4it Thank you soooo much for your response. Will pick up my pair this week and going to start with long walks first and later, hopefully will be able to proceed with slow runs.
My right foot tends to tip inward when I run. I run relatively slowly and like to have a smooth running feeling. is the gaviota the better choice for me?
Thanks for your comment. The H-Frame support in the Gaviota should work well for runners who have differences between their feet. The support should help stabilise your right foot without inhibiting your left. This has the potential to work better for you than the J-Frame support in the Arahi, as that may over support your left foot. The Gaviota are more cushioned than the Arahi and have a more pronounced curve from heel to toe (rocker). This means the transition from landing to take-off is likely to feel smoother and more fluid. While both models are great for slower runs, the extra cushioning in the Gaviota should offer the most comfort for slower paced runs. Hope this helps.
Hi. Thanks for your question. The Gaviota are very well cushioned and are great running shoes for longer distances. From a pace perspective, they're best suited to slower paced runs. This is what's relative to your steadier to faster paces.
How can you have any credibility reviewing the Arahi 6 and comparing it to the Gaviota when you haven't run in the Arahi 6. Your opinion is based in significant part on how the shoe felt when you ran in it. Did it fit true to size? Was it comfortable or more comfortable than the Araahi 6? How can you say the foam for the Arahi 6 is firmer and the Gaviota is more forgiving wen you haven't run in the Arahi 6. How can you say the Gaviota has a more accomodating and has more spece when you haven't even put them on and run in them. What is wrong with you? You do runners a disservice by lying about te shoes characteristics and you do Hoka a disservice. To your viewers and listeners - don't listen to the BSer anymore. He is not legitimate, no matter how much running experience he has. Shame on you!!!! I'm done with you. You owe your viewers and Hoka. apology.
@@jackboltax3199 It is more than fair to state how foams are likely to feel, and how shoes are likely to fit without running in them. For the avoidance of doubt, this isn’t a wear tester review. We very clearly state at the start of the episode that we haven’t run in the Arahi 6 - and what differences you ‘should’ expect. Please note the specific use of the word ‘should’. The technical differences we’ve presented are based on how these models are designed. For example, the Gaviota (at the time the video was recorded) was built on a wider last than the Arahi 6 - so there is nothing wrong with providing information about fit differences. With regards to cushioning, everyone’s perception of cushioning will vary. But, when a specific model is literally made with a more premium or more cushioned material, it is very easy to draw comparisons. The purpose of this channel is to not only provide shoe test reviews alone. Our goal is to offer helpful information about what to expect from a given model, and in this case, how popular HOKA models are likely to compare to one another.
Thanks for the insight! Now I know which one to choose. 😊
Thanks for your comment. Very glad to hear to it was helpful 😁. Good luck with your running.
I have both and they are great 😊
I have the Arahi 6, and I also want the Gaviota. If I had the Gaviota, I'd want the Arahi as well. I like these stability models from Hoka, but I hope they could improve on the colors with their upcoming models. For my 2nd pair of Hokas, I chose their Ora 3 recovery slides instead. I still plan on owning a pair of Gaviotas, but it depends.
I agree. The gaviota 5 costs TOO MUCH to have such limited color options. If I spend that much on a shoe I'd like to be able to get excited about how it looks. The arahi 6 and 7 both have some nice color options. But the Gaviota 5, not so much. 🤦🏽♂️
hey, I do have Ora slide 3, they support my foot really well and I was looking for similar support in a shoe, can you suggest to me what is good between Arahi and Gaviota? i needed something similar to ora slide in a running shoe
I want the Gaviota for Walking because of the stability and wider toe box.
Very well done
Conclusion is I need to buy both arahi and gaviota 😂. Rotate both shoes for longer lifespan 💯
Yep!! Well in my case bondi 8 for more walking days and gaviota for more intense days for some jogging 😊 I really want the skyward x haha but think the graviota will be just fine
Considering the gaviota due to morton's neuroma (I also have flat feet and over pronate, so I need the stability). I have the arahi 5 in wide and didn't find it wide enough (although I probably should have went with half size bigger as well), they almost feel like a narrow shoe to me (I use them as my house slippers because they fit a bit better in bare feet😅).
Stupidly, I've been wearing brooks (adrenaline GTS 22/23 & ariel 20) mostly for the last two years because they were the first shoes I could comfotably wear without custom insoles that didn't cause pain. They also have 2e widths in womens which many other brands lack. However, I didn't know about the importance of heel drop, which is pretty high in brooks stability range at 12mm. I think this has been slowly irritating my morton's neuroma (especially since my last pair of adrenalines wasn't wide, but I found them secondhand and that fit my budget).
Which brings me here 😊 thank you for providing such in depth comparisons, they're so helpful. I think the gaviota is best option width wise, but the arahi definitely stops my ankle from collapsing inward. It doesn't seem like the perfect shoe exists 😢
Hi. It does sound like the Gaviota are a good option for you. The rocker may help take a bit of stress off your neuroma too.
You may want to try the Altra Paradigm at some point. And some of the other Altra models. The FootShape design in Altra shoes is designed to mirror the natural shape of your feet - so that they can splay. The Paradigm offer more support. However, we should note they have a zero mm drop.
It’s also worth pointing out that although Altra shoes all have a FootShape fit, there are some differences. The ‘Original’ offers the most generous fit, while the ‘Standard’ offers slightly less space, but should still feel relatively wide. Given what you’ve stated in your comment, the Original fit Altra models could be worth investigating.
Good luck with your running.
@run4it Thank you so much! I appreciate your input and will definitely check out the Altras.
I’ve run in Arahi and Brooks Glycerin GTS. I love my brooks for treadmill runs. My Hokas seem to do better outside. I’m wondering if the Graviotas would be a good choice? I like a more neutral shoe with some stability but I have narrow feet…what do you recommend? The recent reviews of Arahi 7 are not positive.
Hi. The Gaviota are likely to fit wider than the Arahi and Glycerin GTS. If you have narrow feet, you might find they're too broad in the toe box. You could look at the following models:
-On Cloudrunner 2: the holistic support system is very close to the type of support you are referencing. They're upper is not narrow, but it should be comparable to the Arahi and Glycerin GTS.
-Nike InfinityRN 4: the midsole shaping offers a small amount of extra support, and again, should suit your preference. They also have a prominent rocker. The Flyknit upper should offer a sock like fit, that could work well for your foot shape.
Hope this helps.
for everyday use, i'm disappointed in the gaviota. i prefer my arahi 6. not sure what it is. but, to me they just feel better.
Recently purchased a pair of Arahi 6s and struggling with them. My right foot is OK but on my left foot the arch support is causing discomfort. Gaviota model sounds like it might be more ideal for me. Currently run in asics pheonix. A useful video, thanks
Hi there. The Gaviota 5 may work better than the Arahi for you as the arch area should feel more cushioned. However, you may want to try the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 and ASICS GT-2000 12. Both models tend to work well when there's distinct differences between the feet.
@@run4itgreat advice, I will try and find some local stockists to try them out
Which is best for flat footed individuals who run Arahi or Gaviota?
Hi.
From a support perspective, both models could be good options for flatter shaped feet.
The most important part to consider here is probably the shape of the shoes. If you have a broader shaped midfoot, you'll probably benefit from a broader shaped midsole. As the Gaviota are built on a wider last than the Arahi, they may suit you better. However, the Arahi are also available in a wide-fit, and this could also be an option.
@run4it Thank you, this helped 🙂.
Hoka! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰
Im thorn between bondi 8 and Gaviota 5. I have a job that requires a lot of standinf, im also a bit heavier so which one would u recommend ? Thanks much appreciated
Hi, thanks for your question. Both models are suitable for long periods of standing.
If you have a neutral gait, we’d recommend choosing the Bondi. If your feet and ankles have some instability, the extra support in the Gaviota should offer more comfort.
It’s worth nothing that the additional support in the Gaviota means that they feel slightly firmer than the Bondi. As a result, they are unlikely to feel as comfortable as the Bondi if you don’t need the extra support. However, if your feet need the extra support, this should increase your comfort levels.
@run4it Thanks a lot, and btw great video and keep it up!
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 😊
Hi - thanks for your question. We've got a review coming very soon (this week) on the Arahi 7. If it helps, they feature the same midsole as the 6. We would 100% recommend the Gaviota 5. While the Arahi 6 (and 7), offer great cushioning, they don't feel as protective or as cushioned as the Gaviota 5. As a result, they should help reduce the load on your feet and legs to a greater extent.
Good luck in the Ultra Marathon. That's an amazing effort.
gaviota the better alternative for kayano 30?
Hi - thanks for your question. It depends on your biomechanics and how you'd like the cushioning to feel. The Gaviota and Kayano could work equally as well as one another from a support perspective. However, they're likely to feel quite different from a cushioning perspective. Even though they're both max-cushioning running shoes. the Kayano are likely to feel softer and plusher underfoot than the Gaviota.
Which Hoka works best for Achilles tendinitis?
Hi, Thanks for the question.
There's no specific HOKA running shoes that are best for Achilles tendinitis. We recommend visiting your local running store to have your gait analysed. They should be able to see which model offers the right support for your feet and ankles.
Is Gaviota good for heavy beginner runners?
Hi - thanks for your question. The Gaviota 5 offer maximum levels of underfoot protection, so may feel better than lesser cushioned equivalents if there’s more weight going through the midsole.
Additionally, the midsole isn’t ultra soft - meaning the cushioning feels very stable. Sometimes very soft midsoles can be less stable if more weight is going through the cushioning.
The Gaviota are suitable for any range of ability. Especially if you’re building up your running. Good luck with your running.
@@run4it Thank you soooo much for your response. Will pick up my pair this week and going to start with long walks first and later, hopefully will be able to proceed with slow runs.
My right foot tends to tip inward when I run. I run relatively slowly and like to have a smooth running feeling.
is the gaviota the better choice for me?
Thanks for your comment. The H-Frame support in the Gaviota should work well for runners who have differences between their feet. The support should help stabilise your right foot without inhibiting your left. This has the potential to work better for you than the J-Frame support in the Arahi, as that may over support your left foot.
The Gaviota are more cushioned than the Arahi and have a more pronounced curve from heel to toe (rocker). This means the transition from landing to take-off is likely to feel smoother and more fluid. While both models are great for slower runs, the extra cushioning in the Gaviota should offer the most comfort for slower paced runs. Hope this helps.
Is Gaviota suit for pace 6-7 Long Run ?
Hi. Thanks for your question. The Gaviota are very well cushioned and are great running shoes for longer distances. From a pace perspective, they're best suited to slower paced runs. This is what's relative to your steadier to faster paces.
@@run4it Noted, thank you👌
Which can you recommend for Walking 3 Big Dogs with?
Best to use one of each shoe.
@@jameshussey4900just between the 2
@@jameshussey4900😂
Very hard heal strike on Gaviota.
How about the Arahi?
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How can you have any credibility reviewing the Arahi 6 and comparing it to the Gaviota when you haven't run in the Arahi 6. Your opinion is based in significant part on how the shoe felt when you ran in it. Did it fit true to size? Was it comfortable or more comfortable than the Araahi 6? How can you say the foam for the Arahi 6 is firmer and the Gaviota is more forgiving wen you haven't run in the Arahi 6. How can you say the Gaviota has a more accomodating and has more spece when you haven't even put them on and run in them. What is wrong with you? You do runners a disservice by lying about te shoes characteristics and you do Hoka a disservice. To your viewers and listeners - don't listen to the BSer anymore. He is not legitimate, no matter how much running experience he has. Shame on you!!!! I'm done with you. You owe your viewers and Hoka. apology.
@@jackboltax3199
It is more than fair to state how foams are likely to feel, and how shoes are likely to fit without running in them.
For the avoidance of doubt, this isn’t a wear tester review. We very clearly state at the start of the episode that we haven’t run in the Arahi 6 - and what differences you ‘should’ expect. Please note the specific use of the word ‘should’.
The technical differences we’ve presented are based on how these models are designed. For example, the Gaviota (at the time the video was recorded) was built on a wider last than the Arahi 6 - so there is nothing wrong with providing information about fit differences.
With regards to cushioning, everyone’s perception of cushioning will vary. But, when a specific model is literally made with a more premium or more cushioned material, it is very easy to draw comparisons.
The purpose of this channel is to not only provide shoe test reviews alone. Our goal is to offer helpful information about what to expect from a given model, and in this case, how popular HOKA models are likely to compare to one another.