Side by side comparison: Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 vs Hoka Gaviota 6

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$125$158$145$118$105

Reasonable

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 10Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Exceptional stability
Durable outsole
Breathable upper
Heavy for daily use
Firm initial feel
Fit requires careful lacing

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight303 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationstability
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A premium stability daily trainer with top-tier support and durability, but a firmer, heavier ride.

Hoka Gaviota 6
HokaGaviota 6

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$180$143$131$107$95

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 10Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Exceptional stability
Plush, wide fit comfort
Improved outsole grip
Low energy return
Heavy for category
Average breathability

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight290 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Ultra-stable daily trainer prioritizing support and comfort for overpronators; muted, heavy ride.

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