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Weight
295.6 g (10.43 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Weight
279.7 g (9.86 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
HOKA Gaviota 5
HOKA Gaviota 6
The HOKA Gaviota 6 is a better support shoe than the HOKA Gaviota 5. It's lighter, better cushioned, a bit more responsive, and a touch more stable, and its foam absorbs shock better, so it feels more protective. The Gaviota 5 sits a bit higher, which some runners may prefer.
Variants
- Gaviota 5 (Barley/Oat Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Gaviota 5 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Gaviota 6 (Birch/Yellow Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Gaviota 6 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.2
5.7
Forefoot Energy Return
0.8
2.7
Weight
4.6
5.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.6
5.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
295.6 g (10.43 oz)
279.7 g (9.86 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.7 mm
37.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.7 mm
30.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
7.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
105 mm (4.1")
106 mm (4.2")
Outsole Arch Width
93 mm (3.7")
89 mm (3.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
126 mm (5.0")
120 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.58
2.82
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.74
3.99
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
274 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
70 mm (2.8")
Internal Forefoot Width
97 mm (3.8")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.7
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.4 mm (0.055")
Toe TTS Deviation
2.1 mm (0.081")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.4
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-4.3 mm (-0.169")
Arch Fit: Width
7.9
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.5 mm (-0.137")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted (medial)
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
0.7
1.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
62.4%
65.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
0.8
2.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
63.5%
69.1%
Heel Cushioning
6.7
7.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.64 J
2.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.47 J
9.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.69 J
16.80 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.3
7.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.88 J
4.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.70 J
8.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.66 J
12.44 J
Heel Firmness
5.5
5.2
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
59.2 N/mm
53.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
107.2 N/mm
100.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
200.4 N/mm
206.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.0
7.7
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
104.7 N/mm
97.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
179.1 N/mm
202.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
289.8 N/mm
381.8 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.83 J
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