Head-to-Head
Bondi 9vsGaviota 6
The Bondi 9 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe. The Bondi 9 retails for $170 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $10 difference. The Gaviota 6 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Bondi 9. In our ratings, the Bondi 9 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 9.0/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 43 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
