Saucony Kilkenny
Every version of the Kilkenny we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Kilkenny scores above 61% 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Saucony Kilkenny XC9 Flat | 2022 | 4.9 oz | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC9 | 2022 | 4.9 oz (men's) | — | 78 | -3 | — | $65 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC8 Flat | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $55 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC8 | 2019 | 4.9 oz | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC7 | 2018 | 5.6 oz | — | 81 | -10 | 1 | $55 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC5 Flat | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $48 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC5 | 2014 | — | — | 91 | +12 | 3 | $60 MSRP |
| Saucony Kilkenny XC4 | 2014 | — | — | 79 | — | 2 | — |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Saucony
Kilkenny XC978 Decent Decent · Confidence 35/100
2022 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 4.9 oz (men's)
MSRP $65
Overall78Confidence35Buy it now
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MSRP $55
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Kilkenny XC781 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 22/100
2018 · Racing · Neutral · 5.6 oz
It weighs 6 oz in the men's version and 5.2 oz in the women's.
Durability 66MSRP $55
Overall81Value94Comfort92Appearance83Cushioning71Durability66Confidence22Buy 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 XC479 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 19/100
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and value 5 out of 5, over track and off-road running.
Durability 60Overall79Value95Comfort91Appearance76Cushioning73Durability60Confidence19Buy 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.
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Saucony
Kilkenny XC591 Very good Very good · 3 reviews · Confidence 47/100
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 56MSRP $60
Overall91Value98Comfort97Appearance91Cushioning74Durability56Confidence47Buy 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.