Head-to-Head
Gaviota 6vsCloudmonster 3
The Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $10 difference. The Gaviota 6 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. Both score 8.5/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180✓ | $190 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
