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Why the Heck Did I Buy This Shoe?

Why the Heck Did I Buy This Shoe?

Update: 2025-10-01
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The Hoka Gaviota 5 is a max cushioned stability shoe. Priced at $175, it competes with shoes like the Asics Gel-Kayano 32 ($165) and Saucony Hurricane ($170). In this episode, I give an overview of the Gaviota 5, take it for some miles and let you know my thoughts.


If you're going to buy one of the shoes mentioned, use my Running Warehouse link to support the channel:

Hoka Gaviota 5 https://www.runningwarehouse.com/search-mens.html?start=0&count=20&searchtext=gaviota+5&from=supwell 


0:00 Intro

1:09 Overview

12:25 Weigh In

17:26 Stack Check

20:20 Fit & Feel

24:42 Running in the Gaviota 5

49:47 Post-Run Thoughts


Thanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.


1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe advice with fellow hobby joggers: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz


2. Buy your new shoes, running gear and fuel through my Running Warehouse link. I also have a discount code on the app above that gets you 20% off apparel and 10% off fuel and discount  https://www.runningwarehouse.com/?from=supwell


3. Get matched with the best running shoe for you at https://runningshoematcher.com (I built the running shoe database and matching logic. It's pretty cool and actually works)


4. Buy a hobby jogger hat and other cool Supwell Certified drip at https://hobbyjogger.com


5. Follow the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supwellrunning/ for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.

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Why the Heck Did I Buy This Shoe?

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