Head-to-Head
Challenger 8vsGaviota 6
The Challenger 8 and Gaviota 6 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Challenger 8 retails for $155 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $25 difference. The Challenger 8 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Challenger 8 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $155✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
