Head-to-Head
Gaviota 6vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $40 difference. The Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is the lighter shoe at 9.3 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✓ | $220 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
