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Kinvara 13

Kinvara 13
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (52%)

Shoe details

Weight
7.2 oz
Release
2022 Q1
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
28mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (52%)

Rated better overall than 52% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 52% 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

Average (52%)

Value

Exceptional (>99%)

Comfort

Average (52%)

Appearance

Average (43%)

Cushioning

Bottom tier (7%)

Durability

Bottom tier (1%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 52% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Average (52%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 55% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Average (45%)

Kinvara Family

Worse than 73% of 10 kinvara family ranked.

Below average (27%)

Saucony

Worse than 64% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

Below average (36%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Kinvara 11.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Kinvara 13
Saucony Kinvara 16
adidas adiSTAR 4
Kinvara 13
Kinvara 16
adiSTAR 4
Current shoe
Best value
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
7.2 oz M
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Stack
28/24mm
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Drop
4mm
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Release
2022 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
Average (44%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Exceptional (100%)
Comfort
Average (52%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Exceptional (100%)
Cushioning
Bottom tier (7%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (100%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (43%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (100%) Best value
Exceptional (100%)
Exceptional (100%)
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Reader Reviews

13 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 13 reviews

Saucony changed their sizing

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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

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

Good Consistent Trainer

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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.

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

Worse than 10-12 and 14

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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.

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

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

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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. 

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

A solid trainer

IrishBaron · Sep 28, 2025

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.

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