Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.3 oz · 4mm drop · 31/27mm stack
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 rests on 49 runner reviews and 14 other rated shoes in the Kinvara product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
94/100
“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.”
56% 14/25
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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 · 2 reviews
88 Good
74 Confidence
2024 · 13 reviews
82 Good
84 Confidence
Kinvara 14 This shoe
2023 · 49 reviews
88 Good
94 Confidence
2022 · 36 reviews
77 Decent
93 Confidence
2021 · 6 reviews
87 Good
84 Confidence
2020 · 7 reviews
71 Decent
76 Confidence
2019 · 51 reviews
97 Exceptional
98 Confidence
2018 · 55 reviews
88 Good
97 Confidence
2017 · 57 reviews
89 Good
98 Confidence
2016 · 21 reviews
98 Exceptional
97 Confidence
2015 · 8 reviews
97 Exceptional
94 Confidence
2014 · 128 reviews
97 Exceptional
100 Confidence
2013 · 129 reviews
73 Decent
99 Confidence
2012 · 11 reviews
97 Excellent
92 Confidence
2011 · 3 reviews
58 Bottom-tier
75 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
My last three daily trainers have been the Kinvara 14, 12, and 10. I have found the 14 to be the most comfortable version of the most recent models and like the other Kinvaras to be very durable for a more minimalist shoe.
Anonymous runner · Aug 3, 2023
40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 12
5/5
Overall
Edition 14 is lighter than predecessors, but seems more well cushioned. If one could only buy one shoe for training and racing over any distance / surface/ terrain, this would be my choice
Lee McConnell · Jul 31, 2023
10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2
5/5
Overall
Very responsive for everyday training with good cushioning. Good flexibility and snug fit for narrow feet.
Karl Sproll · Jul 6, 2023
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 13
5/5
Overall
The Kinvara is a lightweight shoe that has great road feel.
G-bare · Jul 2, 2023
35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Launch 10
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 14, 2023
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