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Max cushion
Stable and peppy for long runs and marathon training; a few find it heavy on longer runs.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Showing 5 reviews mentioning comfortable fit Show all
YouTube · TheGingerRunner · Apr 6, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAbout 60-65 miles on road and treadmill, and they say it was still breaking in and kept improving, probably needing another 40-50 miles. They liked the lively, snappy, cushioned ride, the smooth roll-through and the traditional breathable fit, though it is dynamic rather than plush. Downsides were the long break-in, a steep price for a shoe with no rubber outsole and plain looks. Their verdict was a buy, but an expensive one.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 22, 2023 · summarized
PositiveFirst 12.8km in the Kinvara Pro: stiff at first but softening by the end; true to size and snug.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 7, 2023 · summarized
PositiveLikes the Kinvara Pro as a comfortable, responsive cruiser for heavy mileage, but not for fast running.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 10, 2023 · summarized
PositiveLikes the Kinvara Pro for longer distances: very stable and comfortable, though the plate does little and the Speed 3 is faster.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 5, 2023 · summarized
PositiveFirst tempo run in the Kinvara Pro at 215lb felt awesome: poppy yet cushioned, spacious fit and very stable.
Most runners love the Saucony Kinvara Pro as a stable, comfortable, peppy shoe for long runs and marathon training, and it also works for uptempo efforts. A few find it heavy on longer runs, and one reports the exposed outsole wearing quickly. A small number were underwhelmed.
Of the 25 reviews with a clear verdict, 64% are positive, 20% mixed and 16% negative. The praise mentioned most is great for long runs. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (5 reviews), wears out fast (2 reviews) and narrow fit (1 review). For example: 'A tough sell': not the best at any single use case or as a generalist. It offers plenty of impact protection for long steady efforts, and suits larger runners with average-to-narrow feet. Otherwise 'you're going to have better options'.
We collected and summarized 25 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, 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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