Head-to-Head
Vomero 18vsGaviota 6
The Vomero 18 and Gaviota 6 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Vomero 18 retails for $150 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Gaviota 6 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 11.5 oz for the Vomero 18. In our ratings, the Vomero 18 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 11.5 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
