Head-to-Head
Gaviota 6vsGuide 19
The Gaviota 6 and Guide 19 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Guide 19 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 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 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
