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Torin 8vsGaviota 6
The Torin 8 and Gaviota 6 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Torin 8 retails for $150 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Gaviota 6 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Torin 8. In our ratings, the Torin 8 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 9.2/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 30 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Low | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
