expired Posted by bjgfromthe703 ā¢ Oct 23, 2022
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Item 1 of 4
Item 1 of 4
expired Posted by bjgfromthe703 ā¢ Oct 23, 2022
Oct 23, 2022 6:16 PM
HOKA Men's Gaviota 3 Running Shoes $108.77 + FS @ Dick's Sporting Goods
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1) Gv2 was the quicker shoe.
2) Gv3 feels more ponderous.
3) Gv3 has a clunkier heel that is felt more often despite my midfoot strike.
3) Gv3 upper is more durable.
4) the bothersome arch band in the Gv2 has been modified in the Gv3 and no longer digs into my arch.
5) Gv3 has a more durable outsole. Rubber was added dto the central forefoot. I'm seeing less wear in Gv3 vs Gv2.
6) Gv3 has more cushion which is definitely keeps my feet happy but it comes at the cost of a slower pace.
7) Gv3 increased stack height. Shoe less stable when corning than the Gv2.
So it's a mixed bag with Gv3. My main concern is that the Gaviota series is becoming a Bondi clone. Since the original Gv1 launch the cumulative updates have made the shoe less nimble, less stable, and slower. The Gaviota has moved closer to being an orthopedic walking shoe. The Gv1 is still my favorite Gaviota although it did have some drawbacks with the upper forefoot fit.
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All the reviews I read say the upper has more cushioning on the 4, but other than that they're very similar to the 3.
Personally, I like them and haven't had any pain in my knees since I started wearing them.
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