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Kilkenny XC7

Kilkenny XC7
Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
6 oz
Release
2018 Q3
MSRP
$55

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (86/100)

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Overall

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 76% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Ranks above 93% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Ranks above 85% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 62% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Ranks above 29% of shoes

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Durability

Good (65/100)

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Good (65/100)

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Ranks above 16% of shoes

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33%

1/3

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Saucony Kilkenny XC7
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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Kilkenny XC7
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SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Best value
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6 oz M
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Stack
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Drop
—
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7mm
Release
2018 Q3
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$55 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (76%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (85%)
Very good (88%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (29%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (62%)
Average (46%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (93%)
Excellent (95%) Best value
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

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Saucony Kinvara 7

thedub · Sep 30, 2018

5/5

Overall

This is a great lightweight road racing/tempo/fast interval shoe. However, I use this shoe for all of my runs, including my long easy runs. For being such a light weight shoe they have great cushioning. The only problem is that they are not very durable.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5