5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 2, 2023
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Saucony Kinvara Pro
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.0 oz · 42/34mm stack · 8mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Saucony Kinvara Pro ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 19 runner reviews.
Good
83
Overall
83
Appearance
82
Cushioning
80
Comfort
79
Value
75
Durability
75
Confidence
87
Confidence
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Confidence
87 High
External retailer ratings
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What runners say
“Like running on a cloud and the carbon plate rolls you forward and aids in propulsion”
“The lack of outsole rubber leads to below average durability”
“The shoe is big and feels a bit clunky at faster speeds”
“It is springy but light, and extremely comfortable”
“The carbon plate makes slowing down and cornering difficult”
“I've never felt so fresh after a long run as I have in these shoes”
“I would not recommend running on uneven surfaces in the shoe”
“I had arch pain after the first few runs but adapted after that”
“Plenty of cushioning and stability which makes it great for any type of run”
“I need support in a straight last, stiff shoe. They are hard to find. I love this shoe.”
“This shoe is a great fit”
Prefer this shoe over another
40% 2/5
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.
Pros
- Reviewers praise the cushioning for long, easy and recovery runs.
- Two reviewers say the plate rolls them forward, one using it for tempo runs.
- 8.7 oz with a 42mm heel stack, light for the cushioning.
Cons
- Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer blames the lack of outsole rubber.
- One reviewer finds it clunky at faster speeds and hard to corner in, despite the Pro branding.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.0 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.5 oz · Women's 8.5 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q3
- MSRP
- $180
- Stack
- 42/34mm
- Drop
- 8mm
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
Great shoe. It is springy but light, and extremally comfortable. Most Saucony shoes don't fit the arch of my foot, but this shoe is a great fit.
Elias · Nov 26, 2023
80 mpw training for ultramarathons
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2023
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.0 oz
9.9 oz
8.0 oz
Lightest
Stack
42/34mm
40/35mm
38/33mm
Drop
8mm
4mm
5mm
Release
2023 Q3
Newest
2022 Q3
2023 Q1
MSRP
$180
$165
$145
Best price
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$95
Lowest price
$170
Ratings
Overall
83 Good
99 Exceptional
Best overall
98 Exceptional
Comfort
79 Decent
99 Exceptional
99 Exceptional
Cushioning
80 Good
99 Exceptional
Best cushioning
98 Exceptional
Durability
75 Decent
97 Exceptional
Best durability
87 Good
Appearance
82 Good
75 Decent
86 Good
Best appearance
Value
75 Decent
77 Decent
83 Good
Best value rating
Saucony Kinvara Pro In Context
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