Head-to-Head
MegablastvsGaviota 6
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $45 difference. The Megablast is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Megablast edges out the Gaviota 6 — 9.1/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $225 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
