Head-to-Head
Gaviota 6vsLaunch 12
The Gaviota 6 and Launch 12 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $60 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Gaviota 6 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.5/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 8.9 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 | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
