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Kinvara 6

Kinvara 6
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (58%)

Shoe details

Weight
7.7 oz
Release
2015
MSRP
$100
Stack Height
24mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (58%)

Rated better overall than 58% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 58% 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

Average (58%)

Value

Excellent (96%)

Comfort

Very good (85%)

Cushioning

Good (76%)

Appearance

Good (71%)

Durability

Bottom tier (2%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 58% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Average (58%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 58% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Average (58%)

Kinvara Family

Worse than 67% of 10 kinvara family ranked.

Below average (33%)

Saucony

Worse than 52% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

Average (48%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Kinvara 14.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Kinvara 6
Saucony Kinvara 16
adidas adiSTAR 4
Kinvara 6
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
24/20mm
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Drop
4mm
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Release
2015
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
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Exceptional (100%)
Comfort
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Exceptional (100%)
Cushioning
Good (76%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (100%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
Exceptional (100%)
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Reader Reviews

8 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 8 reviews

Solid Semi-Minimalist Shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I like these shoes a lot! The 4 mm drop is a plus as I try to transition to a bit more minimalist shoes. These wore out for me in the 600-700 mile range. They feel good and are very light.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Newcomer to the Kinvara

runnersimon · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

After running in Pearl Izumis for a couple years, Pearl Izumi stopped making running shoes and finally it got to the point where I could not find them for any decent price online, so I had to switch shoes. And so I got the Kinvara (6 because I could find it for cheaper). Anyway it's a pretty good shoe, more cushioning then the Pearl Izumi N2 V2 but the same heel drop and it seems like a good shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

My umpteenth pair

erik · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I'm not sure how many of these I've had by now. But these were as good as the rest.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

My old Asics feel like combat boots compared to these. I love my Sauconys.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

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