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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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Blog · Believe in the Run – Robbe Reddinger, Caryn Just, Sam Sheldon · summarized
Negative'A juicy contradiction'. One tester gives a mediocre review but says it's not a bad shoe and some runners may love it, though $180 is a risk next to the Endorphin Speed. Another tester found it bulky and limited to easy pace. A third tester found it heavy and bland. The exposed midsole wears fast.
Blog · WearTesters – Annie Keris, Drew Whitcomb · summarized
Negative'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'.
YouTube · The Run Testers · Jul 20, 2023 · summarized
NegativeSeveral testers, with one at over 30 miles including a half marathon test, one at about 40-50 km and one at about 40 km with a 10k and a 5k. Most found it heavy, bulky and clunky, with the firm lower foam dulling the plate, and no run type where it stood out. Positives were a stable ride, good wet grip and little outsole wear seen; fit was mixed, with one finding it close at the sides. One tester found it fine for easy runs and another thought heavier runners might get more from it.
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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