If you drive up the California coast past Hoka’s headquarters in Goleta, Gaviota is where Highway 101 leaves the beach and heads into the rugged Santa Ynez Mountains. The difficult combination of beach and mountain running might have inspired the Gaviota, Hoka’s innovative approach to motion control shoes. Hoka being Hoka, the Gaviotas are some of the lightest motion control shoes available for runners who need a high degree of stability and cushioning.