Head-to-Head
Triumph 23vsGaviota 6
The Triumph 23 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe. The Triumph 23 retails for $170 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $10 difference. The Triumph 23 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Triumph 23 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
