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Magic Speed 5vsGaviota 6
The Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe while the Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe. Both are priced at $180. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Magic Speed 5 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 6.9 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 37.5 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
