SauconyMen's Kinvara 14 Sneaker
D**E
Light Trainer / Racer
I really like the Kinvara line, on my 6th Saucony shoe, 4th Kinvara since the 12…. and 2nd pair of 14. I moved from Nike to Asics to Brooks now Saucony over the past 30 years of serious though not competitive distance running. I find Saucony to fit my foot best now, I would say I have an average foot (definitely not narrow, but also not wide). These are more what I would consider a no nonsense lightweight trainer, or a mid distance racer (a Marathon would be just fine too) for a less than competition runner. Very lightweight and breathable, nice cushioning but also feels pretty responsive (springy), good sole ergonomics though not a roller like a lot of newer plate shoes. It’s a neutral shoe, with low weight and flexibility the priority over support, durability, and all out speed. Very little rubber on the sole, this to keep weight down and provide high compliance, so these will not last too long on rocky trails etc., though I’ve run plenty on different surfaces. The upper is very airy and minimalistic, I have a small tear by my pinky toe after about 4 months of heavy use (surprising that’s the only tear tbh), again weight saving and comfort was the objective with these materials. So I liked them enough to buy a second pair!
G**
Amazing shoes
One of the most comfy and lightest shoe in the market.
J**C
Best Kinvara since the 9’s - but…
Almost perfect running shoe. Low drop, light weight, comfortable. Hard to get tight to the heel without over tightening the laces on the foot. They need one more eyelet.
M**S
Much narrower than previous versions of the Kinvara
I've run in many iterations of the Kinvara, and the big takeaway here is that this shoe is much narrower than previous versions. I have gone through probably 6 pair of 12-13s and those fit comfortably in standard width. Foot girth is a concern for me, and I wear my running shoes very loose. I've found I'm prone to stress fractures and general discomfort with tight running shoes, particularly near the beginning of the toe box, basically where the laces start. As a result, I want the laces at those first few eyes to be as loose as the shoe allows. With this shoe, fully loose is still too tight. At 10-20 runs in they are finally loosening but I've dealt with hot spots on the top of my foot and discomfort with each run. The upper is also firmer than prior Kinvaras so there is less give. My advice is buy this in wide if you are concerned about narrowness. The problem there being that they can be difficult to find in wider sizes and colors can be very limited.The shoe performs well otherwise. Response is good and weight is good. My only other complaint would be that they are starting to go for this style trend with a very tall-sided sole. It gives them a Hoka-esque look that I don't like. It doesn't bother me much when actually used for running, but I tend to burn through running shoes quickly and then use them for casual shoes. For a casual shoe, I find that look a bit exaggerated and cartoonish.Overall, good as a light, responsive, low drop, running shoe. Too narrow and stiff with a poorer aesthetic, as compared to prior versions. Will need to run a bit more in them to decide if I'll repurchase.
M**H
Fits true to size, very comfortable
Fits true to size, very comfortable
D**N
Turned out they didn’t last
These shoes give you stability that other shoes don’t, you feel as much of the rough terrain. They are comfortable and don’t hurt your feet much. They are light weight and allow you to run fast and walk for long periods of time BUT AH O they completely fall apart after a month and you realize they made of complete trash. Very disappointing
A**R
very light great fit
saucony are a great value I have been wearing them for years
N**E
Very narrow
I usually like this brand and have been buying them for years. But this pair is too narrow and uncomfortable. Unfortunately I cannot return them
B**.
Great shoe
Extremely lightweight. For average to narrow feet, not for wide feet. A fast shoe for running. Great ventilation. No break in required - great straight out of the box. Overall, a favourite of mine and I now own three pairs. Note: I haven’t run in Kinvara before so I have no comparison to earlier models. (I have run in Endorphin Pro 2, Endorphin Shift 3, Trump 20, and each shoe has a different feel and purpose - Kinvara for less than 10k at good pace).
G**A
Muy buen calzado con costuras marcadas
Este calzado fue para un amigo en running, el cual me dice que la posada se siente muy bien, excepto por las costuras frontales que llegan a lastimar, al parecer el calzado es algo justo
K**E
Best pair of shoes I have owned till now.
I had to give this one my review. Got them yesterday and went for a 10k run. Things I noticedCushioning is amazing, I tried running on road and didn't feel a thing on my knees.Literally weightless.Cool colour and designDoesn't provide any ankle support, so not suitable for people looking shoes with ankle support.Looks sturdy, I will try to post another review after using for some months.
C**N
Scarpa ottima… ma occhio ai brillantini!!
Sono andato a colpo sicuro con questa scarpa. Ottima scarpa, ma attenzione, è piena di brillantini!!!
D**.
Too much extra cushoning
This is my forth pair, was very happy with the previous models but now have an extra 3mm of cushoning in the sole, don't feel as stable and seem to cause numb feet after 5or 6 miles
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