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HOKA Gaviota 6 vs Karhu Mestari Run 2.0

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for HOKA Gaviota 6 and Karhu Mestari Run 2.0
SpecHOKA Gaviota 6Karhu Mestari Run 2.0
Type Max cushion Max cushion
Support Stability Stability
Heel-to-toe drop 6 mm 8 mm
Heel stack — 34 mm
Weight 291 g 340 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price See retailer ~$180.00

Which should you pick?

HOKA

Pick the Gaviota 6 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 291 g vs 340 g
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Karhu

Pick the Mestari Run 2.0 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Specs from the makers’ own pages: HOKA, Karhu.

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