I've been wearing size 13 in Nike Lunaracer +2. I've been hearing great things about the Saucony Kinvara 2. So my question is - how does the sizing compare? I know Nikes run a bit small - should I stick with the 13 with Saucony or size down?
Just fyi, none of the local running stores in the area carry the Kinvara 2 in size 13 or 12.5. (It sucks having big feet.) So I can't try the shoes on for real.
I wear size 12 in Lunarglide 2 and Asics GT series, but wear 12.5 or 13 in the Kinvara 2. I actually have size 13 right now, which are just about right (they are perhaps a shade too big, but the store didn't have 12.5). I'd say the Kinvaras run about a 1/2 size small.
And by the way, I think the Kinvara 2s are great shoes. I got mine on sale at Dick's, so you might want to try a big chain store if the local running stores are sold out.
I'd stick with the 13s. Never bad to have a little room. But having no room can be a little uncomfortable and leave you with some black toes. You'll like upgrading to the Kinvara. Better shoe.
i'm 11.5 in lunar racer, 11 in kinvara. i have a narrow foot, so the 11's feel a bit more snug.
Thanks for the input everyone. I ordered a pair of size 13 Kinvara 2s. I'm looking forward to try them out since everyone seems to speak highly of them. If it's any help to anyone, I'll follow up with my experience regarding the Lunaracer +2 vs Kinvara 2 sizing matter.
I had to buy the LR2 a half size larger than normal to get the right width and the K2 in my regular size. I will not wear either shoe after wearing them. I go with NB.
Just following up. Yup, the size 13 Saucony kinvara 2s fit perfectly. I'm definitely glad I didn't size down from the Nike lunaracer 2s. I did a 10 miler in the kinvara 2s this morning and they felt great. Thanks for the help everyone.
I wear a size 11 in the LR2 and an 11 in the Kinvara 2.