The HOKA Gaviota 5 was replaced by the HOKA Gaviota 6
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Brooks Glycerin GTS 23, 93% similar on published specs.
The current version of the HOKA Gaviota line. Compared with the HOKA Gaviota 5: 3 mm more heel stack and 19 g lighter, with the same drop.
+3mm stack±0mm drop−19gWhy the Brooks Glycerin GTS 23
Compared with the HOKA Gaviota 5: 2 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop and 4 g lighter. Both are in our max cushion category.
+2mm stack+2mm drop−4g| Spec | HOKA Gaviota 5 | Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 36 mm | 38 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 8 mm |
| Weight | 310 g | 306 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the HOKA Gaviota 5.
- +2mm stack+2mm drop−20gRRP £140
- −2mm stack+2mm drop+30gRRP —
- +5mm stack+2mm drop+10gRRP £165
HOKA Gaviota 5: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the HOKA Gaviota 5?
The HOKA Gaviota 6 is the current version of the HOKA Gaviota line.
What is the closest alternative to the HOKA Gaviota 5 from another brand?
On published specs, the Brooks Glycerin GTS 23, at 93% spec similarity. Compared with the HOKA Gaviota 5: 2 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop and 4 g lighter. Both are in our max cushion category.
How is the HOKA Gaviota 6 different from the HOKA Gaviota 5?
On published specs, going from the HOKA Gaviota 5 to the HOKA Gaviota 6: 3 mm more heel stack and 19 g lighter, with the same drop.
Is the HOKA Gaviota 5 still available?
Trova lists the HOKA Gaviota 5 as discontinued; the current version of the HOKA Gaviota line is the HOKA Gaviota 6. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the HOKA Gaviota 5?
Published specs for the HOKA Gaviota 5: 36 mm stack, 6 mm drop, 310 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a stability road shoe in our max cushion category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the HOKA Gaviota 5.
HOKA Gaviota 5 specs →