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Kinvara 7

Kinvara 7
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (19%)

Shoe details

Weight
7.8 oz
Release
2016 Q1
MSRP
$110
Stack Height
22mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (19%)

Rated worse overall than 81% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 81% 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 (19%)

Value

Excellent (91%)

Appearance

Average (49%)

Comfort

Average (40%)

Durability

Bottom tier (3%)

Cushioning

Bottom tier (3%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 81% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (19%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 81% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (19%)

Kinvara Family

Worse than 93% of 10 kinvara family ranked.

Bottom tier (7%)

Saucony

Worse than 89% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (11%)

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 6.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes 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 7
Saucony Kinvara 16
adidas adiSTAR 4
Kinvara 7
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 (Minimal)
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.8 oz M
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Stack
22/18mm
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Drop
4mm
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Release
2016 Q1
2025 Q2
2025 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$110
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Best price
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$129.95 Lowest price
$139.95
Ratings
Overall
Below average (35%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Exceptional (100%)
Comfort
Below average (40%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Exceptional (100%)
Cushioning
Bottom tier (3%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (3%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (100%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (49%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
Exceptional (100%)
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Reader Reviews

21 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 21 reviews

The Kinvara 7

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Shoe is much better than the 4, 5, or 6. Very durable and comfortable. Still not like the Kinvara 2 which was my favorite, but a close second.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Semplice e bello

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Once you got kinvara 7 you never go back. wish they could make this model for a lifetime.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Great shoe that lasts forever!

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

My physical therapist put me in the Kinvara 7 after I was smacking the daylights out of my heels running in the Guide 7...this shoe changed my gait (for the better), prevented me from developing stress injuries in the shins again, and held up for thousands of miles - which may not be what is recommended, but I consider it super impressive. It’s fairly neutral, doesn’t have a ton of cushioning, and felt light from the first run.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Great shoe, love the Kinvara 7

ryan_hall01 · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Has been very supportive even running 60+ mpw. Very comfortable. Good like the other Kinvaras.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Good shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I try to put 1000 miles on my shoes, and these almost got there. Light, comfortable, enough cushioning.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5