I have a one wide foot and the other is longer. I was directed to a wide size with an insert for my high arch. I wore these for over 170 miles over 14 days. No blisters, no issues. However, the sole does seem to wear out faster than it should. For the price, I would like to see a more quality sole.

I currently have the Gaviota 4’s and they’re super worn (because I’ve loved them!) so I bought an identical pair of 4’s as well as this pair of 5’s so I could compare them. The photos show a few style (fabric, foam composition) and functional (toe box width, tread placement) differences.

My go to shoe! I am on my feet all day and need a supportive shoe to get me through. My podiatrist says I have fallen arches and I need to wear special insoles but with the Gaviota I have the support I need without my insoles. My feet thank me everyday.

I started with the gaviota 4 about a year ago, and this may sound dramatic but this shoe has been life changing for me. This new 5 is even better than I could imagine! There is more room in the toe box, without making the whole shoe wider. The cushioning feels even softer/squishier than the 4.

Really had high hope for this shoe. Incredibly comfortable right out of the box.- I bought these shoes as everyday walking shoes because they were comfortable, I luv the big toe box and cushioned insoles.

This is my go to shoe for working 9 hours a day on hard surface floor. I battle planter fasciitis from time to time and when my heel starts to hurt, I purchase a new pair and my pain goes away!

The podiatrist recommended Hoka shoes for some feet problems I have. Unfortunately, I need a narrow shoe and Hoka doesn't make shoes in narrow width. In the past the Gaviota 2 fit OK. Unfortunately, the Gaviota 5 is much wider. I'm attaching a photo of a Gaviota 2 (pink trim) and the new Gaviota 5.

So, I had multiple pairs of the 4 and I loved them. Finally broke down and got the new 5 (which I’d been putting off based on reviews). They’re comfortable but with the increased width in the toe box, my insoles don’t fit. There’s about 1/2 inch gap between the insole and the outside of the shoe.

We spent 5 days at Disney World so they got quite a break in. Close to 30 miles on them the first week and my feet did well. These are very comfy for daily wear and lots of walking. My 6th pair of Hoka’s and 3rd pair of Gaviota style.

While the Gaviota 5 is technically not a hiking shoe, I've worn it on multiple Colorado 14ers as well as Mt. Whitney, although I had to carry traction and add it for parts of the trails, because the sole is not designed for technical trails.