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Maverick V1 RunnervsGaviota 6
The Maverick V1 Runner and Gaviota 6 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Maverick V1 Runner retails for $150 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Maverick V1 Runner is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Maverick V1 Runner edges out the Gaviota 6 — 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
