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Gaviota 6vsAero Glide 4
The Gaviota 6 and Aero Glide 4 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Aero Glide 4 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Aero Glide 4 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
