Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 6.6 oz · 31/27mm stack · 4mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Kinvara 15 replaced it
How it ranks
The Saucony Kinvara 14 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Value and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 49 runner reviews and 14 other rated shoes in the Kinvara product line.
Confidence
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Confidence
97 Very high
External retailer ratings
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“Lack of rubber on the bottom leads to faster than average wear.”
“The outsole is kept light by not having much rubber, which does greatly affect durability, but this lightness makes them feel fast enough to run a road 10k or even 5k in.”
“The higher stack and increased foam just lead to a mushy disconnected ride.”
“Already really worn down to the point I don't want to run on them again after 200 miles.”
“Saucony also keeps removing more and more of the durable rubber from the outsole, which decreases durability.”
“Best for fast days on smooth surfaces or on groomed paths—the soft outer soles are not trail friendly.”
“Lightweight low drop shoe with enough cushion for long runs.”
“This shoe is quite squishy. Almost alarmingly so.”
“They have enough cushioning for running on hard surfaces and don't feel like anchors on your feet.”
“Durability of the shoe is below average, which is the only real drawback.”
“The very squishy insole makes this Kinvara more cushioned than ever. Maybe even a bit too squishy at higher speeds.”
“I need a training shoe that is lightweight and cushioned, but not pillowy. The Kinvara fits the bill nicely.”
“The new version outer rips easy.”
“The cushy one piece foam wears down quickly.”
“After running probably 100 miles in it, I'm sold on the squish.”
“I have found the 14 to be the most comfortable version of the most recent models.”
“Edition 14 is lighter than predecessors, but seems more well cushioned.”
“This shoe is really lightweight and flexible which makes it nice for speedwork.”
“Good flexibility and snug fit for narrow feet.”
“Very responsive for everyday training with good cushioning.”
“The Kinvara is a lightweight shoe that has great road feel.”
“You can feel the road.”
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Kinvara, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2025 · 3 reviews
87 Good
85 Confidence
2024 · 13 reviews
83 Good
86 Confidence
Kinvara 14 This shoe
2023 · 49 reviews
84 Good
97 Confidence
2022 · 36 reviews
78 Decent
96 Confidence
2021 · 6 reviews
84 Good
86 Confidence
2020 · 7 reviews
77 Decent
87 Confidence
2019 · 51 reviews
91 Very good
99 Confidence
2018 · 55 reviews
80 Good
99 Confidence
2017 · 57 reviews
81 Good
100 Confidence
2016 · 21 reviews
93 Excellent
98 Confidence
2015 · 8 reviews
89 Good
94 Confidence
2014 · 128 reviews
91 Very good
100 Confidence
2013 · 129 reviews
71 Decent
100 Confidence
2012 · 11 reviews
86 Good
94 Confidence
2011 · 3 reviews
62 Below average
89 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 7, 2026
would buy again
4/5
Overall
The shoes feel good once you get used to them, but before that they feel like they're trying to push and position your foot strangely. If you have shoes with arch support currently be careful when switching over to these, I don't have any arch problems but these still caused some pain there.
Anonymous runner · Jan 10, 2025
65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 13
5/5
Overall
I've been running in Saucony Kinvaras for years, starting in high school, through college (XC and track), and then continued with them for 5+ years since then. They remain great shoes, and technically keep getting better and better. I would argue that in some ways they have gotten "too good," in that they are now a little lightweight to be a daily trainer (it's not as much of a contrast to take them off and put on racers/fast shoes as I would like). Saucony also keeps removing more and more of the durable rubber from the outsole, which decreases durability. However, in terms of performance, I still love the Kinvaras and will keep buying them
Anonymous runner · Dec 9, 2024
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 4
4/5
Overall
The shoe is very light, comfortable and looks great! It is a good value if you are looking for a lightweight, minimalist training shoe that can also double if you run road races. Durability of the shoe is below average, which is the only real drawback.
Anonymous runner · Nov 14, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Newton Isaac 2
3/5
Overall
I am a high school athlete and have run on Kinvara's for a long time now. I usually can get around 350-400 miles out of each pair of shoes. I am just over 200 and they are already really warn down to the point I don't want to run on them again. I havn't noticed this issue with previous models of Kinvara's but this shoe deteriorated rather quickly.
Anonymous runner · Nov 8, 2024
25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 13
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