Saucony Kinvara 10

Name: Saucony Kinvara 10
Brand: Saucony
Rating: 4.7 (51 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.4 oz · 23/19mm stack · 4mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Kinvara 11 replaced it

How it ranks

The Saucony Kinvara 10 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Value and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 51 runner reviews and 14 other rated shoes in the Kinvara product line.

Very good

Overall

Very good 91

Value

Exceptional 98

Appearance

Very good 91

Comfort

Good 88

Cushioning

Decent 78

Durability

Bottom-tier 54

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

99 Very high

Very high 99

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What runners say

“The fit is always great right out the box, they're light and breathable, low heel-toe drop, nice and flexible but still allow you to feel the road.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon

“Running in this shoe literally feels like I am running on a soft, cushioned cloud.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike FS Lite Run 4 Prem

“Running in the kinvara 10s feels fast, light, and snappy for faster paced runs with just enough cushioning for slower easy runs.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 9

“On almost every version of the Kinvara I've had problems with my pinkie toe ripping through the outside of the shoe in under 400 miles.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon

“It is very lightweight, so it barely feels like anything on my foot, and it is incredibly supportive.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike FS Lite Run 4 Prem

“Light and responsive and has surprisingly great cushioning for such a light shoe.”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon

“The thick sole took a bit of getting used to, but it is honestly the most comfortable shoe that I have ever ran in.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike FS Lite Run 4 Prem

“Not the most durable or cushy of shoes (effective lifespan of ~300-400mi).”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Torin Knit 3.5

“From the first two runs in this shoe I was having pain all over—feet, achilles, shin, etc.”

1/5 Full review 75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Fly SP (Special Project)

“It's still a light weight, neutral, low heel-to-toe drop (4mm) every day trainer for those who are looking to train fast/intensely.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 9

“At $110 it is one of the best bang-for-buck running shoes on the market.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Altra Torin Knit 3.5

“Feeling light and responsive but still affords the protection of a normal training shoe.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 11

“They are only good for about 300 miles but they are inexpensive enough to replace on a regular basis.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Free TR 2

“These reduced foot and leg fatigue quite a bit in my last marathon.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 9

“It's an incredibly smooth ride and works well for roads, tracks, and light trails!”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 9

“Got maybe 250 miles before showing significant wear at toe.”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Skechers GOrun Razor 3 Hyper

“Not sure if the sole/cushioning is built for more serious runners running 60+ miles/week, unless you like burning through shoes.”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 24

“After 500 they broke down super quick.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon

“Longer runs beyond 10k and my forefoot starts to hurt in them.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Launch 5

“They retail pretty cheap (found for about $75), but wear down pretty quick, too.”

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Levitate 2

“This shoe is unexpectedly stiff, it lacks the flexibility I enjoyed with the previous versions.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 9

“Fits a ½ size larger than the 9.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 9

“It works on most surfaces (not the most technical trails).”

5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for a marathon

“The later models are a bit stiffer than they used to be.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 18

“That is the price to pay for the light weight shoe.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Ride 10

Prefer this shoe over another

58% 30/52

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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.

Kinvara 10 rates 91. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Kinvara

Each dot is one version of the Kinvara, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

62 2011 86 71 2013 91 89 2015 93 81 2017 80 91 2019 77 84 2021 78 84 2023 83 87 2025

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Kinvara 16

2025 · 3 reviews

87 Good

85 Confidence
Kinvara 15

2024 · 13 reviews

83 Good

86 Confidence
Kinvara 14

2023 · 49 reviews

84 Good

97 Confidence
Kinvara 13

2022 · 36 reviews

78 Decent

96 Confidence
Kinvara 12

2021 · 6 reviews

84 Good

86 Confidence
Kinvara 11

2020 · 7 reviews

77 Decent

87 Confidence
Kinvara 10 This shoe

2019 · 51 reviews

91 Very good

99 Confidence
Kinvara 9

2018 · 55 reviews

80 Good

99 Confidence
Kinvara 8

2017 · 57 reviews

81 Good

100 Confidence
Kinvara 7

2016 · 21 reviews

93 Excellent

98 Confidence
Kinvara 6

2015 · 8 reviews

89 Good

94 Confidence
Kinvara 5

2014 · 128 reviews

91 Very good

100 Confidence
Kinvara 4

2013 · 129 reviews

71 Decent

100 Confidence
Kinvara 3

2012 · 11 reviews

86 Good

94 Confidence
Kinvara 2

2011 · 3 reviews

62 Below average

89 Confidence

Runner Ratings

51 ratings

5/5 37

4/5 13

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 1

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 7.4 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 7.8 oz · Women's 7.1 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $110
Stack: 23/19mm
Drop: 4mm

Runner reviews

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Good value for hobby jogger

4/5

Overall

I have wide feet, and feel like this shoe is more comfortable and durable than many of the larger brands (Nike, Adidas, Asics). I don't run a lot and so the shoe is plenty durable. Have been running in some version of the Kinvara for about 5 years, and don't plan on changing anytime soon!!

Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2019

20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Rival

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

Excellent model

5/5

Overall

I’ve been using Kinvara’s since the 6’s, liked them all but the 10 is a great continuation of quality work. Plenty of cushioning for longer runs (15+ miles), light enough for fast road racing (10k, low 37’s). I use these for all variations on my running and have been extremely happy.

Anonymous runner · Aug 9, 2019

55 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 9

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Very good shoe!

5/5

Overall

As a track and field runner specializing in the 800, the kinvara provides enough cushion to survive longer tempos while being light and responsive for faster work. It's an incredibly smooth ride and works well for roads, tracks, and light trails!

Anonymous runner · Aug 9, 2019

40 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Kinvara 9

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

Kinvara 10 review

5/5

Overall

Light and responsive and has surprisingly great cushioning for such a light shoe. I wear them for training and races. The only shortcoming from my point of view is durability, they just don't last as long as I'd like.

Anonymous runner · Jul 29, 2019

40 mpw training for a marathon

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 2/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Kinvara = Great Workout Shoe

5/5

Overall

I am a college runner who is training for xc in the fall. I typically run in the Saucony Freedom ISO for my workouts. While I enjoy the ISO and have logged over 2500 miles across multiple ISO shoes, I know that the OG Freedom ISO will soon be hard to find, as it was released over 2 years ago. Alas I decided to try the kinvara's because most of my teammates enjoy them for workouts. So far it is living up to the ISO for me. Both shoes are 4mm drop which is good for the "fast feel" you want in workouts, and both shoes are pretty light. The Kinvara is actually lighter than the ISO which is suprising yet welcome. It has a good cushion and feels comfortable while running. The only thing that I have noticed is that rocks are easier to feel and they can sometimes get stuck in the tread. Overall I'm very happy with the Kinvara so far.

Stringbean69 · Jul 26, 2019

60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO