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Velocity Nitro 4vsGaviota 6
The Velocity Nitro 4 and Gaviota 6 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Velocity Nitro 4 retails for $140 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $40 difference. The Velocity Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.0 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Velocity Nitro 4 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 8.0 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 | 36 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
