Head-to-Head
Gaviota 6vsSpeedgoat 7
The Gaviota 6 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $15 difference. The Speedgoat 7 is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. Both score 8.5/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
