Is Saucony Kinvara good?

The RW Takeaway: Nimble and cushioned, the Kinvara is an excellent reminder that a simple shoe can still take you from speedwork to long runs at a stellar price. New midsole geometry and livelier foam make transitions feel smoother and quicker than the Kinvara 11.

How long do Saucony Kinvara last?

For example, the Saucony Kinvara is a lightweight, flexible shoe with only partial rubber covering on the outsole (a lot of exposed foam). These won’t last you longer than 400 miles. I run in lightweight zero drop or minimum drop (4mm) shoes and usually get between 400–500 out of them.

Is Saucony Guide 7 a neutral shoe?

It’s got a quad-density foam midsole, but don’t let that scare you, neutral shoe seeking runners. The Guide 7 doesn’t exhibit extreme motion control behavior, and has a firm and stable, yet cushioned ride.

Do Saucony Kinvara run true to size?

Kinvaras have always been the lightweight, simple midsole, lower drop running shoe that can be a versatile trainer. Before we got spoiled with lightweight cushioned plated racers, the Kinvara was the lightweight trainer that was perfect for the marathon distance. The Kinvara 12 runs true to size.

Which Saucony Kinvara is best?

Streamlined and fast, the Saucony Kinvara 12 remains the best Saucony running shoe for speed workouts, up-tempo paces and setting PRs. The Kinvara 12 is a feathery neutral running shoe that gives you just enough cushioning to rack up the miles without adding any unnecessary weight.

What is the difference between Saucony Kinvara 10 and 11?

The big difference this time around, though, is the use of a PWRRUN midsole. The Kinvara 10 employed a full-length EVA+ midsole with an EVERUN topsole, while the Kinvara 11 swaps out the old cushioning for a PWRRUN midsole. The Kinvara 11 packs about 5.5 mm more foam across the shoe than the Kinvara 10.

How many miles is Kinvara 12?

Matt: Most Kinvaras only last about 200 miles for me. Outsole wear is usually very apparent early on in this series. The outsole is fairly exposed except for the posterior lateral heel and under the 1st MTP. While I am seeing some wear, it is far less than expect for this series.

Is Saucony Kinvara a minimalist?

The good news is that the newest Kinvara is the closest it’s even been to the minimalist goodness of the early models; it’s a contemporary take on the low-offset, minimalist trainer concept made popular by Saucony.

Is Saucony Guide 10 a neutral shoe?

Even with the firmer medial post, the medial and lateral midsole feels very balanced; the Guide 10 has a near-neutral like ride behavior. Saucony’s characteristic wide forefoot flare makes the ride planted, and the full contact outsole delivers connected transitions.

Is the Saucony Guide 13 a neutral shoe?

While it does smooth out the ride, if you land anywhere but the lateral side it can be a bit jarring. The heel drop remains at 8mm, but the slightly softer midsole does compress and feels lower when loaded. The forefoot is very stable in this shoe and is a little stiff at first.

Do Saucony shoes run small or big?

Do Saucony shoes run small? The general consensus among most runners who wear Saucony running shoes is that they fit true to size. However, we always recommend trying on a pair of running shoes before making a purchase!

What is the drop on Saucony Kinvara 12?

The 4 mm drop midsole feels fast when needed, and comfortable enough for slow and/or high-mileage runs. The Kinvara is back.