I've long been a fan of the Saucony Kinvara but am having issues with sizing for a new pair. I ordered an 11, it was too small (even after several attempts to stretch it out) - I ordered a 11.5, it's too big.
So - I'd like other recommendations on running shoes that are most similar to the Saucony Kinvara (neutral, lightweight). I use these as trainers (don't run every day, but 1-3x a week) as well as for longer workouts / longer races.
Help?
Try replacing the insoles in the Kinvaras, they're really thick. It doesn't have to be brand new or anything, just some thin insoles out of some old shoes.
Brooks PureFlow is a good neutral alternative. A little more cushioning and more durable.
Nike Free
Skechers Ride
The Kinvara is a performance trainer, so most performance trainers from other brands would be similar.
Example:
New balance: Zante and the Vazee Pace
Brooks: Pure Flow ( but their latest model is terrible, and they have gotten away from what made the shoe so great)
Nike: Zoom Elite 9, Lunar Tempo 2, and the Flyknit Lunar
Adidas: Adios Boost....The Takumi Sen is adidas' true true racing flat. The boost can be used as a flat or a performance trainer. The Adios is more of a hybrid.
Asics: Hyperspeed...It's listed as a flat, but I don't see it as pure racing flat, because a lot of people use it as a performance trainer. It is comfortable, and carries a sufficient amount of cushioning for long runs. You could throw the Fuzex lyte and Fuzex in there as well, but those shoes are about 1 ounce heavier than the Kinvara.
Mizuno: The Hitogami is definitely similar to the Kinvara, and can be used as a flat or performance trainer.
I train in the newest 2017 Brooks Pureflow. I ordered them a few weeks ago, and they're not too bad. The Pureflow 5s were trash. I enjoyed the Pureflow 4s alot aside from the elasic band they put on it. The Pureflow 6s don't have the elastic band on top of the shoe, and the bottom of the Pureflow 6 definitely has thicker sole and I'm sure i could put at least 400 miles on them compared to the Pureflow 4 that i barely got 250 on.
Scorpion_ Runner wrote:
The Kinvara is a performance trainer, so most performance trainers from other brands would be similar.
Example:
New balance: Zante and the Vazee Pace
Nike: Zoom Elite 9, Lunar Tempo 2, and the Flyknit Lunar
I actually have been hearing a lot the Zoom Elite 9s feel more like a racing flat this generation and feel like a completely different shoe compared to previous versions. Maybe the Pegasus as wel?
Ahf rd123 wrote:
Scorpion_ Runner wrote:The Kinvara is a performance trainer, so most performance trainers from other brands would be similar.
Example:
New balance: Zante and the Vazee Pace
Nike: Zoom Elite 9, Lunar Tempo 2, and the Flyknit Lunar
I actually have been hearing a lot the Zoom Elite 9s feel more like a racing flat this generation and feel like a completely different shoe compared to previous versions. Maybe the Pegasus as wel?
ZE9 is a lot lighter and feels faster than previous versions, but it´s far from being a racing flat. Pegasus is a high mileage shoe with higher drop. Farah uses it for his non workout running.
Try the crocs. Heard they're pretty good
http://www.runnersworld.com/general-interest/large-family-in-utah-aims-to-be-americas-fastest
New Skechers Gomeb Razor
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Hoka Clifton 3. End of thread
The oldest child is actually pretty quick, 70 minutes in the half isn't bad, especially since he's training and racing in crocs and doesn't even have a drivers license yet.