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Kinvara 11

Kinvara 11
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (33%)

Shoe details

Release
2020 Q1
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
28mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (33%)

Rated worse overall than 67% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 67% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Below average (33%)

Value

Excellent (94%)

Appearance

Very good (81%)

Comfort

Above average (63%)

Cushioning

Average (57%)

Durability

Bottom tier (10%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 67% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Below average (33%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 65% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Below average (35%)

Kinvara Family

Worse than 80% of 10 kinvara family ranked.

Bottom tier (20%)

Saucony

Worse than 78% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

Below average (22%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Kinvara 10.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Kinvara 11
Saucony Kinvara 16
adidas adiSTAR 4
Kinvara 11
Kinvara 16
adiSTAR 4
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lowest price / Best overall / Best comfort
Newest / Best cushioning / Best durability
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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—
Stack
28/24mm
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—
Drop
4mm
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Release
2020 Q1
2025 Q2
2025 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$120
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Best price
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$129.95 Lowest price
$139.95
Ratings
Overall
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Exceptional (100%)
Comfort
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Exceptional (100%)
Cushioning
Average (57%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (100%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
Exceptional (100%)
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Reader Reviews

5 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 5 reviews

Great shoe, but doesn't last

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Great shoe, but doesn't last for 40-50 mile weeks. I love this shoe, but would be hesitant to buy if you are putting in a lot of miles.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Slight changes to the design but same fit and comfy feel

FuzzyDunlop802 · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I've been running in the Kinvara since 2012 and have loved all but a few iterations. Overtime the shoe has gotten a bit more built up with cushioning but maintains a similar drop. Shoes are comfortable and even through it's a snug fit but they interface well with orthotics. While I do miss some elements of the older version of the shoe, the new one is much more effective as a day to day trainer and for long distance workouts.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Saucony Kinvara ~ call it the "Kingvara"

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Saucony invented one of the best running shoes ever when invented the Kinvara. The company's old tagline, " Loyal To The Sport," continues to encapsulate its work with developing running shoes, for sure! I have been wearing Saucony since the early 1980s when I was a junior-high and high-school cross country runner, andi continue to this very day to choose Saucony as my favorite running shoe company. The Kinvara line, continued with its current version "11," always has the runner first and foremost in design with respect to a shoe's purpose: provide extraordinary comfort ... and then tack on some good looks and basic affordability. The Kinvara 11's, like their predecessors, are as effective as racing shoes as they are as training shoes, lightweight yet sturdy. They are the Jack-of-all-Trades when it comes to superior running shoes for athletes of all abilities, beginner to elite.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Saucony Kinvara Works for Me

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I finally found another shoe to fix the hole that the discontinued Nike Lunaracers have left in my running life. I'd never tried any Saucony shoes before after hearing that they tended to run wide. I didn't find this to be true. The back heel counter/cuff is a bit wide but nothing a little creative lacing can't fix.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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