Head-to-Head
Gaviota 6vsCloudrunner 3
The Gaviota 6 and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Gaviota 6 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Gaviota 6 edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 8.5/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
