Head-to-Head
Gaviota 6vsNeo Vista 3
The Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $20 difference. The Neo Vista 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.4 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Gaviota 6 edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 8.5/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
