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Kinvara 13

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Very good (86/100)

Weight: 7.2 oz
Release: 2022 Q1
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 28mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height: 4mm

Very good (86/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 7.2 oz
Release: 2022 Q1
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 28mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height: 4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (86/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 81% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (86/100)

Overall rating

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Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 81% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 81% of shoes

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The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good (86/100)

Value

Exceptional (99/100)

Value rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 99% of shoes

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Value

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Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 99% of shoes

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Exceptional (99/100)

Comfort

Good (77/100)

Comfort rating

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Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 61% of shoes

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Comfort

Comfort rating

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 61% of shoes

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Good (77/100)

Appearance

Good (76/100)

Appearance rating

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Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 56% of shoes

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Appearance

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Good (76/100)

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Scores better than 56% of shoes

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Good (76/100)

Cushioning

Average (68/100)

Cushioning rating

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Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 33% of shoes

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Cushioning

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Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 33% of shoes

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Average (68/100)

Durability

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Durability rating

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Bottom-tier (50/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Bottom-tier (50/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

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Bottom-tier (50/100)

43%

10/23

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 81% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 78% of 1,872 daily trainers.

78%

Kinvara Family

Scores better than 33% of 10 kinvara family.

33%

Saucony

Scores better than 70% of 209 Saucony shoes.

70%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Kinvara 11.
Rated below average overall.
Rated below average on comfort.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

7.2 oz M

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Stack

28/24mm

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Drop

4mm

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7mm

Release

2022 Q1

2025 Q2 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$120

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$200

Best price

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$129.95 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Very good (81%)

Very good (85%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Average (61%)

Good (77%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Below average (33%)

Below average (40%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Bottom tier (1%)

Bottom tier (2%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Average (56%)

Good (73%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Exceptional (99%) Best value

Excellent (96%)

Very good (86%)

Where to buy

$119.99

Top 8%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

36 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 13 written reviews

Saucony changed their sizing

Anonymous runner · Jul 27, 2024

3/5

Overall

I loved the Saucony Kinvara, Rides and Peregrine for years. Size 9 1/2 mens. but then they changed sizing. Because of my slightly longer left foot the sweet spot was men's 9 1/2. For the past few years the 9's are too short and the 9 1/2's too big. I have now switched to Altra Lone Peaks and Outroads. I do miss my Sauconys though. I have 3 pairs of shoes waiting till my boy reaches size 9 men. Ralph Havens PT Bellingham, WA USA

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 3/5

Good Consistent Trainer

Anonymous runner · Nov 28, 2023

5/5

Overall

I've been using this shoe since the Kinvara 11. I tend to use shoes very quickly, and this model exemplifies this, as I'll only get 250 miles or so out of each pair. If you can find a pair from the earlier model they're very cheap, so given the low use they can still be worth it. Good for all easy/medium runs. I've also never injured myself running with kinvaras, which is coming from someone fairly injury prone.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 2/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Worse than 10-12 and 14

Anonymous runner · Oct 25, 2023

3/5

Overall

Bought these on a steep discount as I greatly enjoyed the Kinvara models 10-12 and 14. These are the worst model of this series with respect to comfort. Still serviceable and I expect them to last 400 miles like the remainder of the series.

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Great shoe. Fast, light, yet cushioned with low drop.

Anonymous runner · Aug 9, 2023

4/5

Overall

I love the versatility of this shoe - it covers several bases very well. Light and fast enough to race in but cushioned enough for day to day training. Neutral and 4mm drop is great for me. Not a fan of the pull up tongue tab on this version, but otherwise similar enough to previous versions that i still love this line of shoes. i do not put in more than 30 mpw so durability is not that big of a factor for me... but as noted by others, the bottom outsole is just foam that will get eaten away by the road.

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 2/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 5/5

A solid trainer

IrishBaron · Jul 29, 2023

4/5

Overall

I used to run in Nike Pegasus until, after continued quad troubles, I realized the Pegasus's toe drop was too steep for my form and physiology. I have run in Kinvaras since early 2022 and I have had no more quad trouble. The Pegasus is definitely a more durable shoe but the Kinvaras get the job done.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

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Saucony changed their sizing

Good Consistent Trainer

Worse than 10-12 and 14

Great shoe. Fast, light, yet cushioned with low drop.

A solid trainer