Saucony Kinvara
Every version of the Kinvara 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 Kinvara scores above 85% of the lines we track.
Saucony Kinvara vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Kinvara in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Kinvara, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Saucony Kinvara 16 In stock | 2025 | — | — | 88 | +6 | 1 | $130 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 15 | 2024 | 6.8 oz | 29/24mm · 4mm drop | 82 | -6 | 2 | $130 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 14 | 2023 | 7.2 oz | 31/27mm · 4mm drop | 88 | +11 | 25 | $120 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 13 | 2022 | 6.7 oz | 28/24mm · 4mm drop | 77 | -9 | 13 | $120 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 12 | 2021 | 7.0 oz | 28/24mm · 4mm drop | 87 | +16 | 2 | — |
| Saucony Kinvara 11 | 2020 | — | 28/24mm · 4mm drop | 71 | -27 | 5 | $120 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 10 | 2019 | 7.4 oz | 23/19mm · 4mm drop | 97 | +9 | 51 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 9 | 2018 | 7.2 oz | 23/19mm · 4mm drop | 88 | -1 | 55 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 8 | 2017 | 7.3 oz | 4mm drop | 89 | -9 | 57 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 7 | 2016 | 7.4 oz | 22/18mm · 4mm drop | 98 | 0 | 21 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 6 | 2015 | 7.2 oz | 24/20mm · 4mm drop | 97 | 0 | 8 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 5 | 2014 | 7.6 oz (men's) | 24/20mm · 4mm drop | 97 | +24 | 128 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 4 | 2013 | 7.7 oz (men's) | 22/18mm · 4mm drop | 73 | -24 | 129 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 3 | 2012 | 7.3 oz | 23/19mm · 4mm drop | 97 | +39 | 11 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 2 | 2011 | — | — | 58 | — | 3 | — |
15 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Saucony
Kinvara 1688 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 74/100
v16 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Durability 53$120 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTCOverall88Value95Appearance89Comfort86Cushioning79Durability53Confidence74Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it nimble, light and responsive for going fast in comfort.
Both reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5, and it lists at $130, below the $150 median for daily trainers.
Cons
Cushioning draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 3.5 out of 5.
Durability rates 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far.
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Saucony
Kinvara 1582 Good Good · 13 reviews · Confidence 84/100
v15 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz · 4mm drop
Light at 7.3 oz with a 29mm heel stack.
Durability 51MSRP $130
Overall82Value95Comfort82Appearance81Cushioning81Durability51Confidence84Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 7.3 oz with a 29mm heel stack.
Reviewers rate the cushioning 4.5 out of 5 for such a light shoe.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.4 out of 5, and one reviewer says it went downhill after about 100 miles.
Scores across the Kinvara line have ranged from 58 to 98.
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Saucony
Kinvara 1488 Good Good · 49 reviews · Confidence 94/100
v14 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 4mm drop · 31mm stack
At 7.3 oz, reviewers find it light and flexible for speedwork.
Durability 58MSRP $120
Overall88Value99Comfort89Appearance87Cushioning79Durability58Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.3 oz, reviewers find it light and flexible for speedwork.
The Kinvara 13 before it scores 78 on thirty-six reviews, against this shoe's 89.
Runners like the low 4mm drop and the road feel.
Cons
Sparse outsole rubber, and many reviewers report the sole wearing down fast.
Two reviewers find the extra foam mushy, one calling the ride disconnected.
One reviewer finds the forefoot too loose.
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Saucony
Kinvara 1377 Decent Decent · 36 reviews · Confidence 93/100
v13 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.7 oz · 4mm drop · 28mm stack
At 7.2 oz on a 4mm drop it makes for a light, low ride.
Durability 50MSRP $120
Overall77Value99Appearance80Comfort77Cushioning66Durability50Confidence93Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.2 oz on a 4mm drop it makes for a light, low ride.
Reviewers rate value 4.7 out of 5 across thirty-six reviews and use it for everything from workouts to long runs.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.7 out of 5, with reviewers reporting holes and 250 to 300 miles a pair.
One long-time Kinvara wearer calls this the worst model of the series he has run in.
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Saucony
Kinvara 1287 Good Good · 6 reviews · Confidence 84/100
v12 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz · 4mm drop · 28mm stack
It weighs 7.5 oz, and one reviewer runs 15 to 20 seconds a mile faster at the same effort in it.
Durability 58Overall87Value98Appearance88Comfort88Cushioning76Durability58Confidence84Buy it now
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Pros
It weighs 7.5 oz, and one reviewer runs 15 to 20 seconds a mile faster at the same effort in it.
Reviewers rate value 4.8 out of 5, and one buys pairs at about $95.
The Kinvara 11 before it scores 72 on seven reviews, against this version's 86.
Cons
One of six reviewers so far sees wear by 250 miles and would not go past 350.
One of six reviewers so far says it does not have a huge amount of cushioning.
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Saucony
Kinvara 1171 Decent Decent · 7 reviews · Confidence 76/100
v11 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 4mm drop · 28mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort, including alongside orthotics.
Durability 54MSRP $120
Overall71Value90Appearance86Comfort72Cushioning69Durability54Confidence76Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort, including alongside orthotics.
Runners use it for daily training, long workouts and faster running.
Cons
Several reviewers say it wears out quickly at high weekly mileage, one warning against it above 40 to 50 miles.
The Kinvara 10 before it scores 97 on fifty-one reviews against its 72.
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Saucony
Kinvara 1097 Exceptional Exceptional · 51 reviews · Confidence 98/100
v10 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.4 oz · 4mm drop · 23mm stack
At 7.8 oz, reviewers find it light enough for workouts and racing.
Durability 53MSRP $110
Overall97Value99Appearance96Comfort95Cushioning88Durability53Confidence98Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.8 oz, reviewers find it light enough for workouts and racing.
Reviewers use it for everything from track intervals to marathons.
The Kinvara 9 before it scores 88 on fifty-five reviews, and five reviewers who come from the 9 rate this better.
Cons
Exposed midsole foam wears quickly, and several reviewers replace pairs near 300 miles.
Two longtime Kinvara runners find this version stiffer and less flexible than earlier ones.
Two reviewers find the cushioning thin for high-mileage training.
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Saucony
Kinvara 988 Good Good · 55 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v9 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 4mm drop · 23mm stack
Reviewers use it for everything from easy days to marathon racing.
Durability 69MSRP $110
Overall88Value99Comfort97Appearance90Cushioning83Durability69Confidence97Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers use it for everything from easy days to marathon racing.
At 7.6 oz reviewers find it light but still cushioned.
Many reviewers find the toe box roomy and the fit comfortable.
Cons
Several runners say the midsole flattens by 300 to 400 miles.
Some reviewers find the cushioning thin for long, slow runs.
Three reviewers order half a size up, though fifty-two of fifty-five call the fit true to size.
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Saucony
Kinvara 889 Good Good · 57 reviews · Confidence 98/100
v8 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.3 oz · 4mm drop
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles and tempo work to track sessions and marathons.
Durability 52MSRP $110
Overall89Value94Comfort88Appearance86Cushioning77Durability52Confidence98Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers run everything in it, from easy miles and tempo work to track sessions and marathons.
At 7.6 oz men's, reviewers call it light with decent cushioning.
It lists at $110, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and reviewers rate value highly.
Cons
Thin outsole rubber and a mesh upper often wear through quickly.
Several reviewers say the foam feels flat after a few hundred miles.
Seven of the forty-seven reviewers who report fit say it runs small, while one finds the forefoot too roomy.
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Saucony
Kinvara 798 Exceptional Exceptional · 21 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v7 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral (Minimal) · 7.4 oz · 4mm drop · 22mm stack
Reviewers use it for speed work, tempo runs and long runs.
Durability 53MSRP $110
Overall98Value90Appearance80Comfort77Cushioning59Durability53Confidence97Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers use it for speed work, tempo runs and long runs.
At 7.8 oz, runners repeatedly describe it as light and comfortable.
Many reviewers report keeping pairs going for several hundred miles.
Cons
The twenty reviewers who rated cushioning average 3.9 out of 5, and they split over whether it is too soft or too thin.
Durability averages 3.8 out of 5, and three reviewers have the upper or the outsole fail early.
Two reviewers criticize the Pro-Lock lacing, one for digging into the instep and one for poor lockdown.
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Saucony
Kinvara 697 Exceptional Exceptional · 8 reviews · Confidence 94/100
v6 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 4mm drop · 24mm stack
At 7.7 oz reviewers call it light, and one trains and races marathons in it.
Durability 51MSRP $100
Overall97Value96Appearance83Cushioning78Comfort78Durability51Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.7 oz reviewers call it light, and one trains and races marathons in it.
One reviewer picks it for the 4mm drop while moving toward more minimal shoes.
It lists at $100, and reviewers rate value 4.5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.6 out of 5, and one reviewer struggles to get 500 miles from a pair.
One reviewer finds it too much shoe for faster runners at short distances.
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Saucony
Kinvara 597 Exceptional Exceptional · 128 reviews · Confidence 100/100
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.6 oz (men's) · 4mm drop · 24mm stack
At 7.6 oz reviewers still find enough cushioning for daily miles.
Durability 50MSRP $100
Overall97Comfort95Value92Appearance91Cushioning85Durability50Confidence100Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.6 oz reviewers still find enough cushioning for daily miles.
Runners use it for track intervals, tempos and marathons alike.
The Kinvara 4 before it scores 73 on a hundred and twenty-nine reviews, and reviewers rate this version's fit, comfort and upper above it.
Cons
Reviewers frequently report the upper mesh tearing near the toes.
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.6 out of 5, and several runners retire pairs near 200 to 250 miles.
Four reviewers find forefoot traction poor on certain surfaces.
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Saucony
Kinvara 473 Decent Decent · 129 reviews · Confidence 99/100
v4 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz (men's) · 4mm drop · 22mm stack
Reviewers find it light at 7.7 oz and comfortable for daily miles.
Durability 49MSRP $100
Overall73Comfort83Value83Appearance80Cushioning76Durability49Confidence99Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers find it light at 7.7 oz and comfortable for daily miles.
Runners use it for easy days, tempos and races alike.
Many reviewers like the 4mm drop and the low, flexible feel.
Cons
The upper mesh often tears at the toe box within months, several reviewers by 250 to 300 miles.
Durability is by far its lowest-rated dimension at 3.2 out of 5, with reviewers reporting the outsole foam wearing fast and the cushioning packing out early.
Several reviewers prefer earlier Kinvara versions, and the Kinvara 3 and 5 both score 97 against this shoe's 73.
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Saucony
Kinvara 397 Excellent Excellent · 11 reviews · Confidence 92/100
v3 (2012) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.3 oz · 4mm drop · 23mm stack
Reviewers find it comfortable and versatile, from daily miles to marathons.
Durability 55MSRP $100
Overall97Value99Comfort93Appearance87Cushioning77Durability55Confidence92Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers find it comfortable and versatile, from daily miles to marathons.
Light at 7.9 oz with a 4mm drop, still cushioned.
One reviewer averages 350 to 500 miles a pair across more than ten pairs.
Cons
Durability averages 4.0 out of 5, the weakest dimension, and one reviewer says the foam sole wears down fast.
One reviewer warns it is the wrong shoe if you want a firm ride with ground feel.
Three of eleven reviewers report an injury while running in it.
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Saucony
Kinvara 258 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 3 reviews · Confidence 75/100
v2 (2011) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One of three reviewers calls it a nice lightweight shoe.
Durability 50Overall58Value84Appearance82Cushioning74Comfort65Durability50Confidence75Buy it now
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Pros
One of three reviewers calls it a nice lightweight shoe.
Cons
Durability averages 2.3 out of 5 across its three reviews, the lowest of its dimensions, and that reviewer calls the durability terrible.
The same reviewer wants more cushioning under the forefoot and finds their legs beaten up past 12 miles.