HOKA
HOKA Gaviota 5
APMA Seal of Acceptance
This shoe has been reviewed and accepted by the American Podiatric Medical Association. You can verify this record directly - no trust required.
Verify on APMA.org (Record #7700)Cushioning
maximum
Support
stability
Heel Drop
5mm
Widths
2E, D
Why the HOKA Gaviota 5 Works
H-Frame stability system wraps around heel and arch to guide foot without overcorrecting overpronation
Maximum CMEVA cushioning described by HOKA as Bondi-level protection in a stability platform
Early-stage Meta-Rocker geometry for smooth heel-to-toe transition alongside stability correction
36mm heel stack with ultra-wide base and roomy toe box for wide feet and natural toe splay
Softer foam than any previous Gaviota while maintaining stability through geometry rather than firmness
APMA Seal of Acceptance pid=7700 - HOKA Gaviota line verified directly from APMA Seal Database May 2026
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