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Kinvara 4

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Average (65/100)

Weight: 7.7 oz
Release: 2013
MSRP: $100
Stack Height: 22mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height: 4mm

Average (65/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 7.7 oz
Release: 2013
MSRP: $100
Stack Height: 22mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height: 4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (65/100)

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

Scores better than 24% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Average (65/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (65/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (65/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Average (65/100)

Cushioning

Excellent (90/100)

Cushioning rating

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Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Excellent (90/100)

Comfort

Very good (81/100)

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 76% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 76% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Very good (81/100)

Value

Good (76/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 63% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 63% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (76/100)

Appearance

Good (75/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 56% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 56% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (75/100)

Durability

Bottom-tier (46/100)

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (46/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than <1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Bottom-tier (46/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than <1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Bottom-tier (46/100)

44%

34/77

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 24% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 19% of 1,872 daily trainers.

19%

Kinvara Family

Scores better than <1% of 10 kinvara family.

<1%

Saucony

Scores better than 15% of 209 Saucony shoes.

15%

Pros & Cons

Pros

One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.

Cons

Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Kinvara 14.
Rated below average overall.
Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

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Newest / Lowest price / Best value

Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

7.7 oz M

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Stack

22/18mm

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Drop

4mm

—

7mm

Release

2013

2025 Q2 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$100

—

$200

Best price

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$129.95 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Below average (24%)

Very good (85%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Good (76%)

Good (77%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Very good (86%)

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

Above average (63%)

Excellent (96%) Best value

Very good (86%)

Where to buy

$90.92

Top 14%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

129 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 129 written reviews

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Mar 3, 2016

5/5

Overall

This shoe is great for speedwork as well very flexible and light. Only downside is the bottom of the outside of the shoe should have some rubber for durability improvements. As well the upper should be made a bit more durable especially near the pinky toe.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 18, 2015

4/5

Overall

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

Reader review

Ricky Rozay_ · Dec 13, 2015

5/5

Overall

Great shoe for a neutral runner. Used it religiously for workouts and long runs, while I switched it up with Hoka Cliftons for maintenance days (Kinvaras were good for maintenance days as well, just liked wearing cliftons for the slower stuff). Lightweight, comfortable, and felt real smooth when going quick. I eventually had to switch to a shoe with more support, since I had an injury resulting from excessive pronation, but this shoe is great for any neutral runner looking for a jack-of-all-trade shoes.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 6, 2015

4/5

Overall

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 21, 2015

5/5

Overall

Great! Used to do all my mileage in racing flats of different brands and models. I am a big fan of the saucony Type A series and the New balance 1400 v2. These give me the same rather minimal feel but with a bit more durability.

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

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