Saucony Kinvara 13

Name: Saucony Kinvara 13
Brand: Saucony
Rating: 4.3 (13 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 6.7 oz · 28/24mm stack · 4mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Kinvara 14 replaced it

How it ranks

The Saucony Kinvara 13 ranks above most 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 36 runner reviews and 14 other rated shoes in the Kinvara product line.

Decent

Overall

Decent 78

Value

Exceptional 98

Appearance

Decent 79

Comfort

Decent 74

Cushioning

Below average 60

Durability

Bottom-tier 52

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

96 Very high

Very high 96

External retailer ratings

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The middle of the bar marks the typical shoe at each type of retailer. The dot shows where this shoe ranks in comparison.

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External ratings

What runners say

“Light and fast enough to race in but cushioned enough for day to day training.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Altra Escalante 2

“Comfortable lightweight shoe but not very durable. Last 2-300 miles before getting holes.”

4/5 Full review 75 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Cascadia 17

“Light enough for workouts and cushioned enough for recovery runs and long runs.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“The bottom outsole is just foam that will get eaten away by the road.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Altra Escalante 2

“These are the worst model of this series with respect to comfort.”

3/5 Full review 40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 14

“I'll only get 250 miles or so out of each pair.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21

“This shoe would be better if it had 0 drop instead of 4mm, and if it had a more durable outsole.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“They seem to be kinder on my body than more built-up shoes.”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Challenger ATR 3

“Lightweight trainer for tempo runs or easy runs with strides; holds up fine for track workouts.”

4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Cavu 2

“The Pegasus's toe drop was too steep for my form and physiology.”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

“They dig into the top of my foot a bit.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“Ankle tendonitis after about 400 miles in long runs.”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Challenger ATR 3

“Not a fan of the pull up tongue tab on this version.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Altra Escalante 2

“I expect them to last 400 miles.”

3/5 Full review 40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 14

“The Pegasus is definitely a more durable shoe.”

4/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

Prefer this shoe over another

43% 10/23

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

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.

Kinvara 13 rates 78. 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 78 2022 84 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 This shoe

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

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

36 ratings

5/5 19

4/5 14

3/5 3

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 6.7 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 7.2 oz · Women's 6.2 oz
Release: 2022 Q1
MSRP: $120
Stack: 28/24mm
Drop: 4mm

Runner reviews

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Saucony changed their sizing

3/5

Overall

I loved the Saucony Kinvara, Rides and Peregrine for years. Size 9 1/2 mens. but then they changed sizing. Because of my slightly longer left foot the sweet spot was men's 9 1/2. For the past few years the 9's are too short and the 9 1/2's too big. I have now switched to Altra Lone Peaks and Outroads. I do miss my Sauconys though. I have 3 pairs of shoes waiting till my boy reaches size 9 men. Ralph Havens PT Bellingham, WA USA

Anonymous runner · Jul 27, 2024

40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Peregrine 13

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

Good Consistent Trainer

5/5

Overall

I've been using this shoe since the Kinvara 11. I tend to use shoes very quickly, and this model exemplifies this, as I'll only get 250 miles or so out of each pair. If you can find a pair from the earlier model they're very cheap, so given the low use they can still be worth it. Good for all easy/medium runs. I've also never injured myself running with kinvaras, which is coming from someone fairly injury prone.

Anonymous runner · Nov 28, 2023

70 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21

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

Worse than 10-12 and 14

3/5

Overall

Bought these on a steep discount as I greatly enjoyed the Kinvara models 10-12 and 14. These are the worst model of this series with respect to comfort. Still serviceable and I expect them to last 400 miles like the remainder of the series.

Anonymous runner · Oct 25, 2023

40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 14

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

Great shoe. Fast, light, yet cushioned with low drop.

4/5

Overall

I love the versatility of this shoe - it covers several bases very well. Light and fast enough to race in but cushioned enough for day to day training. Neutral and 4mm drop is great for me. Not a fan of the pull up tongue tab on this version, but otherwise similar enough to previous versions that i still love this line of shoes. i do not put in more than 30 mpw so durability is not that big of a factor for me... but as noted by others, the bottom outsole is just foam that will get eaten away by the road.

Anonymous runner · Aug 9, 2023

30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Altra Escalante 2

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 2/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 5/5

A solid trainer

4/5

Overall

I used to run in Nike Pegasus until, after continued quad troubles, I realized the Pegasus's toe drop was too steep for my form and physiology. I have run in Kinvaras since early 2022 and I have had no more quad trouble. The Pegasus is definitely a more durable shoe but the Kinvaras get the job done.

IrishBaron · Jul 29, 2023

10 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36