Head-to-Head
Gaviota 6vsGel Kayano 33
The Gaviota 6 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The Gaviota 6 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Gaviota 6 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.5/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
