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Structure 26vsGaviota 6
The Structure 26 and Gaviota 6 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Structure 26 retails for $145 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $35 difference. The Gaviota 6 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Structure 26. In our ratings, the Structure 26 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
