Saucony Kinvara
Every version of the Kinvara 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 76, and the Kinvara rates 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Saucony Kinvara 16 In stock | 2025 | 6.8 oz | 28/24mm stack · 4mm drop | 87 | +4 | 1 | $125 |
| Saucony Kinvara 15 | 2024 | 6.8 oz | 29/24mm stack · 4mm drop | 83 | -1 | 2 | $130 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 14 | 2023 | 6.6 oz | 31/27mm stack · 4mm drop | 84 | +6 | 25 | $120 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 13 | 2022 | 6.7 oz | 28/24mm stack · 4mm drop | 78 | -6 | 13 | $120 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 12 | 2021 | 7.0 oz | 28/24mm stack · 4mm drop | 84 | +7 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 11 | 2020 | 7.4 oz | 28/24mm stack · 4mm drop | 77 | -14 | 5 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 10 | 2019 | 7.4 oz | 23/19mm stack · 4mm drop | 91 | +11 | 51 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 9 | 2018 | 7.2 oz | 23/19mm stack · 4mm drop | 80 | -1 | 55 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 8 | 2017 | 7.3 oz | 4mm drop | 81 | -12 | 57 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 7 | 2016 | 7.4 oz | 22/18mm stack · 4mm drop | 93 | +4 | 21 | $110 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 6 | 2015 | 7.2 oz | 24/20mm stack · 4mm drop | 89 | -1 | 8 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 5 | 2014 | 7.6 oz (men's) | 24/20mm stack · 4mm drop | 91 | +20 | 128 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 4 | 2013 | 7.7 oz (men's) | 22/18mm stack · 4mm drop | 71 | -15 | 129 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 3 | 2012 | 7.3 oz | 23/19mm stack · 4mm drop | 86 | +24 | 11 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Kinvara 2 | 2011 | — | — | 62 | — | 3 | — |
15 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Saucony
Kinvara 1687 87 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 85
v16 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz · 28mm stack · 4mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Durability 54$125 $130 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall87Value90Appearance83Comfort79Cushioning69Durability54Confidence85Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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Saucony
Kinvara 1583 83 Good Good Good 13 reviews Confidence 86
v15 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz · 4mm drop
Light at 7.3 oz with a 29mm heel stack.
Durability 53MSRP $130
Overall83Value92Appearance80Comfort78Cushioning73Durability53Confidence86Buy 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 1484 84 Good Good Good 49 reviews Confidence 97
v14 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 31mm stack · 4mm drop
At 7.3 oz, reviewers find it light and flexible for speedwork.
Durability 59MSRP $120
Overall84Value97Appearance83Comfort82Cushioning70Durability59Confidence97Buy 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 1378 78 Decent Decent Decent 36 reviews Confidence 96
v13 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.7 oz · 28mm stack · 4mm drop
At 7.2 oz on a 4mm drop it makes for a light, low ride.
Durability 52MSRP $120
Overall78Value98Appearance79Comfort74Cushioning60Durability52Confidence96Buy 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 1284 84 Good Good Good 6 reviews Confidence 86
v12 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz · 28mm stack · 4mm drop
It weighs 7.5 oz, and one reviewer runs 15 to 20 seconds a mile faster at the same effort in it.
Durability 60MSRP $110
Overall84Value94Appearance84Comfort82Cushioning71Durability60Confidence86Buy 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 1177 77 Decent Decent Decent 7 reviews Confidence 87
v11 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.4 oz · 28mm stack · 4mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort, including alongside orthotics.
Durability 57MSRP $110
Overall77Value89Appearance82Comfort74Cushioning66Durability57Confidence87Buy 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 1091 91 Very good Very good Very good 51 reviews Confidence 99
v10 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.4 oz · 23mm stack · 4mm drop
At 7.8 oz, reviewers find it light enough for workouts and racing.
Durability 54MSRP $110
Overall91Value98Appearance91Comfort88Cushioning78Durability54Confidence99Buy 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 980 80 Good Good Good 55 reviews Confidence 99
v9 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 23mm stack · 4mm drop
Reviewers use it for everything from easy days to marathon racing.
Durability 64MSRP $110
Overall80Value98Comfort92Appearance86Cushioning74Durability64Confidence99Buy 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 881 81 Good Good Good 57 reviews Confidence 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 53MSRP $110
Overall81Value90Appearance83Comfort82Cushioning69Durability53Confidence100Buy 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 for 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 793 93 Excellent Excellent Excellent 21 reviews Confidence 98
v7 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral (Minimal) · 7.4 oz · 22mm stack · 4mm drop
Reviewers use it for speed work, tempo runs and long runs.
Durability 55MSRP $110
Overall93Value88Appearance79Comfort74Cushioning56Durability55Confidence98Buy 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 689 89 Good Good Good 8 reviews Confidence 94
v6 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 24mm stack · 4mm drop
At 7.7 oz reviewers call it light, and one trains and races marathons in it.
Durability 54MSRP $100
Overall89Value92Appearance81Comfort76Cushioning71Durability54Confidence94Buy 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 591 91 Very good Very good Very good 128 reviews Confidence 100
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.6 oz (men's) · 24mm stack · 4mm drop
At 7.6 oz reviewers still find enough cushioning for daily miles.
Durability 50MSRP $100
Overall91Comfort88Value88Appearance88Cushioning75Durability50Confidence100Buy 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 471 71 Decent Decent Decent 129 reviews Confidence 100
v4 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz (men's) · 22mm stack · 4mm drop
Reviewers find it light at 7.7 oz and comfortable for daily miles.
Durability 49MSRP $100
Overall71Value80Appearance78Comfort77Cushioning69Durability49Confidence100Buy 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 386 86 Good Good Good 11 reviews Confidence 94
v3 (2012) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.3 oz · 23mm stack · 4mm drop
Reviewers find it comfortable and versatile, from daily miles to marathons.
Durability 57MSRP $100
Overall86Value97Comfort86Appearance83Cushioning70Durability57Confidence94Buy 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 262 62 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 89
v2 (2011) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One of three reviewers calls it a nice lightweight shoe.
Durability 50Overall62Value84Appearance80Comfort69Cushioning67Durability50Confidence89Buy 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.