Head-to-Head
Mach X 3vsGaviota 6
The Mach X 3 is a long run shoe while the Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe. The Mach X 3 retails for $190 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $10 difference. The Mach X 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Mach X 3 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 9.0/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $190 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
