Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 21, 2024 · summarized
NegativeAfter several Kinvaras, finds the 14 one of the worst: slipping tongue, awkward stack and dead foam from day one.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 21, 2024 · summarized
NegativeAfter several Kinvaras, finds the 14 one of the worst: slipping tongue, awkward stack and dead foam from day one.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 11, 2024 · summarized
NegativeThey almost tolerated the Kinvara 14 but its narrow fit bothered them more each time they put it on, and they gave up on it.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 11, 2024 · summarized
NegativeAfter many kilometers their Kinvara 14 tore where the small toe presses on the upper, though they otherwise consider it a great shoe.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 10, 2024 · summarized
NegativeThey returned the Kinvara 14 because their size felt like a narrower larger size, and kept their Kinvara 12 pairs instead.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 26, 2023 · summarized
NegativePut off by the Kinvara 14's stack height, and the toe area is already ripping at 200 miles.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 12, 2023 · summarized
PositiveLong-time Kinvara fan finds the Kinvara 14 quick, nimble, quiet and smooth after break-in, better than the 13 apart from the upper.
Of the 6 reviews with a clear verdict, 17% are positive, 0% mixed and 83% negative. The praise mentioned most is responsive. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (2 reviews) and wears out fast (2 reviews). For example: They returned the Kinvara 14 because their size felt like a narrower larger size, and kept their Kinvara 12 pairs instead.
We collected and summarized 6 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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