Saucony Kilkenny
Every version of the Kilkenny we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Kilkenny rates above 16% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Kilkenny, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Saucony Kilkenny XC9 Flat | 2022 | 4.9 oz | — | 65 | -5 | — | — |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC9 | 2022 | 5.2 oz (men's) | — | 70 | +1 | — | $65 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC8 Flat | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $55 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC8 | 2019 | 4.9 oz | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC7 | 2018 | 5.6 oz | — | 69 | -1 | 1 | $55 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC5 Flat | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $48 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC5 | 2014 | — | — | 70 | +6 | 3 | $60 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC4 | 2014 | — | — | 64 | — | 2 | — |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Saucony
Kilkenny XC9 Flat65 65 Below average Below average Below average Confidence 12 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2022 · Trail shoe · Neutral · 4.9 oz
Overall65Confidence12Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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Saucony
Kilkenny XC970 70 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2022 · Racing shoe · Neutral · 5.2 oz (men's)
MSRP $65
Overall70Confidence3Buy it now
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MSRP $55
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Saucony
Kilkenny XC769 69 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2018 · Racing shoe · Neutral · 5.6 oz
It weighs 6 oz in the men's version and 5.2 oz in the women's.
Durability 64MSRP $55
Overall69Value85Comfort81Appearance77Durability64Cushioning62Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
It weighs 6 oz in the men's version and 5.2 oz in the women's.
It lists at $55, the lowest list price in this batch.
Its one reviewer so far uses it for everything including long easy runs and calls the cushioning good for the weight.
Cons
Its one reviewer so far says it is not very durable.
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MSRP $48
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Saucony
Kilkenny XC570 70 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral
It lists at $60, and all three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for value.
Durability 60MSRP $60
Overall70Value89Comfort86Appearance81Cushioning64Durability60Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
It lists at $60, and all three reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall and for value.
Two reviewers train in it every day, one for twelve months on a pair and one across about fifteen pairs in eight years.
Reviewers call it lightweight with enough sole for rocky trails.
Cons
Durability is much the weakest dimension at 3.0 out of 5, and one reviewer has the upper rip early on rocky or icy ground.
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Saucony
Kilkenny XC464 64 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 5 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and value 5 out of 5, over track and off-road running.
Durability 62Overall64Value86Comfort80Appearance73Cushioning63Durability62Confidence5Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and value 5 out of 5, over track and off-road running.
Cons
Durability draws 3.5 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.