Head-to-Head
Gaviota 6vsEndorphin Pro 5
The Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe while the Endorphin Pro 5 is a race shoe. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Endorphin Pro 5 comes in at $240 — a $60 difference. The Endorphin Pro 5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 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✓ | $240 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
