Hoka Drops the Gaviota 6 — A Plush and Reliable Ride for Your Everyday Miles

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Hoka made a name for itself with its plush and comfortable shoes, carving a lane to compete with the Nikes and Adidas of the running world. While the company has a great collection of fast shoes, Hoka also has an extensive lineup of comfy rides that are excellent for long runs and easy miles. One of Hoka’s top stability shoes in recent years has been the Gaviota — a reliable shoe that has won over many runners in its time.

Since it’s such a popular model, it’s no surprise that Hoka recently released the sixth iteration of the shoe. Slowtwitch got the chance to test the shoe before it hit the market, so here is everything you need to know about the all-new Hoka Gaviota 6.

The Tech Stuff

Hoka isn’t trying to re-invent the wheel (or the Gaviota) with this latest version of the shoe. The Gaviota 6 does have some updates from the 5, but overall, the two shoes are quite similar. Like the Gaviota 5, the 6 has a 6 mm drop. It also has the same CMEVA (Compression Molded Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) midsole as the fifth Gaviota, giving it a tremendous amount of cushioning.

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