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Kinvara 4

Kinvara 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (11%)

Shoe details

Weight
7.7 oz
Release
2013
MSRP
$100
Stack Height
22mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (11%)

Rated worse overall than 89% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 89% 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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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

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

Bottom tier (11%)

Comfort

Very good (86%)

Value

Above average (68%)

Cushioning

Average (57%)

Appearance

Average (53%)

Durability

Bottom tier (<1%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 89% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (11%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 91% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (9%)

Kinvara Family

Worse than >99% of 10 kinvara family ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

Saucony

Worse than 93% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (7%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Kinvara 14.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Kinvara 4
Saucony Kinvara 16
adidas adiSTAR 4
Kinvara 4
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
7.7 oz M
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Stack
22/18mm
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Drop
4mm
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Release
2013
2025 Q2
2025 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$100
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Best price
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$129.95 Lowest price
$139.95
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (20%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Exceptional (100%)
Comfort
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Exceptional (100%)
Cushioning
Average (57%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (0%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (100%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (53%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (68%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
Exceptional (100%)
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Reader Reviews

129 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 129 reviews

Reader review

Ricky Rozay_ · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Great shoe for a neutral runner. Used it religiously for workouts and long runs, while I switched it up with Hoka Cliftons for maintenance days (Kinvaras were good for maintenance days as well, just liked wearing cliftons for the slower stuff). Lightweight, comfortable, and felt real smooth when going quick. I eventually had to switch to a shoe with more support, since I had an injury resulting from excessive pronation, but this shoe is great for any neutral runner looking for a jack-of-all-trade shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

This shoe is great for speedwork as well very flexible and light. Only downside is the bottom of the outside of the shoe should have some rubber for durability improvements. As well the upper should be made a bit more durable especially near the pinky toe.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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