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Gaviota 6vsPeregrine 16
The Gaviota 6 and Peregrine 16 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Gaviota 6 retails for $180 while the Peregrine 16 comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The Peregrine 16 is the lighter shoe at 9.5 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Peregrine 16 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 8.6/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 8.6 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 9.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
