HOKA Gaviota 6 vs Clifton 10
Gaviota 6 or Clifton 10? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want maximum support with lots of cushion? Get the Gaviota 6.
Want soft, forgiving everyday miles? Get the Clifton 10.
Get the Gaviota 6 if
- Your feet roll inward or you like extra support
- You’d like a little less squish underfoot
- You need a roomier fit
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
Get the Clifton 10 if
- You don’t need stability and prefer a neutral ride
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
- You like a less rigid forefoot
On the run
Gaviota 6: Max cushion, max support. Protective cushioning with a long rocker, and softer than you’d expect from a max-support shoe, though it firms up in the cold. The support frame runs the full length, so it’s one of the most stable shoes we carry.
Clifton 10: The soft, easygoing cruiser. Cushioned and forgiving, with a gentle rocker that rolls you through each step. It’s happiest at relaxed paces and starts to feel heavy if you push it into workouts.
Specs side by side
| Gaviota 6 | Clifton 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 | $103.95 (was $155) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 40 / 35mm* | 42 / 34mm* |
| Drop | 6mm | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 10.25 oz | 9.8 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 8.62 oz | 8.8 oz |
| Support | Stability | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Recovery runs, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 400–500 miles | 400–500 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Gaviota 6. Wider-fitting than most HOKAs, with a roomy toebox and a secure midfoot. Narrow feet may need thicker socks.
Clifton 10. True to size with a moderate toebox, wider than the Clifton 9, and a padded collar that holds the heel well. Comes in wide and extra-wide.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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