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Saucony Kinvara 10
Saucony Kinvara 14
Brooks Ghost 15
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
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Saucony Kinvara 10
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Saucony Kinvara 14
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Brooks Ghost 15
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HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.8 oz. (men's), 7.1 oz. (women's)
7.3 oz. (men's), 7 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
23mm.
31mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
19mm.
27mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
4 mm.
4 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Updated Engineered mesh
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
Q1 2019
Q1 2023
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$110
$120
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
9.0
8.8
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.9
8.7
9.1
9.7
Cushioning
8.7
8.5
9.1
9.6
Durability
7.0
7.8
8.7
8.1
Appearance
8.8
8.2
8.2
7.9
Value
8.8
8.7
8.6
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • Best Shoes Ever

    50 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    The Kinvara is my all-time favorite running shoe and my current ones are my 7th or 8th pair. The fit is always great right out the box, they're light and breathable, low heel-toe drop, nice and flexible but still allow you to feel the road, and are great for everything from long trail runs to faster stuff on the roads or track. The only real downside is the durability of the upper. The midsole lasts plenty long despite its softness, but on almost every version of the Kinvara I've had problems with my pinkie toe ripping through the outside of the shoe in under 400 miles. This starts to affect the way the shoes fit, and ultimately I have to toss them sooner than I'd like to. The Kinvara 6 is my favorite version because the upper was more durable and only a tiny hole opened in that spot -- I put over 800 miles on one pair of v6!

    • Solid without being exciting

      30 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
      Overall
      8.0
      Comfort
      7.0
      Cushioning
      7.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      8.0
      Value
      8.0

      Lightweight, decent daily trainer, though come alive when upping the pace. I use them mainly for speed work or shorter easy runs. They feel good then. Longer runs beyond 10k and my forefoot starts to hurt in them. Mind I feel they are rather wide and large and half a size smaller would probably help me to enjoy them even more.

    • Been in em since Kinvara 3

      45 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      9.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      10.0

      Best shoe in the business bar none

    • A light versatile trainer

      45 miles per week, underpronator, high arches
      Overall
      8.0
      Comfort
      7.0
      Cushioning
      8.0
      Durability
      4.0
      Appearance
      7.0
      Value
      6.0

      Running in the kinvara 10s feels fast, light, and snappy for faster paced runs with just enough cushioning for slower easy runs

    • Excellent, fast shoes

      35 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      7.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      8.0

      These shoes are great for long-distance runs and track workouts alike. They feel good on the feet, and they look good, too. They are light, but the cushion is there. My only complaint is that they seemed to wear out a little more quickly than other shoes. I like to put 350 to 400 miles on every pair, and these felt like they needed to be replaced at around 300. Still, great shoes, and when they needed to be replaced I bought another pair.

    • Light Trainer

      25 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      8.0
      Cushioning
      8.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      7.0
      Value
      9.0

      I always enjoy running in the saucony kinvara even though it sometimes changes from light responsive racer to cushioned trainer. It fits my foot well which is nice because I have a lower volume foot.

    • Best Kinvara so far

      45 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      9.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      10.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      10.0

      I've had the kinvara 7 and 9 before this. I've always had problems with the shoes ripping around the edges and top of the toe box the changes they made to this fixed this problem for me, one change that didn't really affect me was the two extra pads on the heel cuff which causes achillies problems in some people. This model seemed to wear out a bit more than the kinvara 9s which my current model as over 700 miles on them and need to be replaced soon where the k10s are at mid 500.

    • Solid shoe

      45 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      9.0
      Cushioning
      9.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      9.0

      I wore my first pair of 10s and got about 600 miles out of them before I had to call it quits on them. Did everything from road races to 18ish mile long runs. Great if you’re a midfoot forefoot striker. The one thing I dislike is that after 500 they broke down super quick. I got just under 1000 in the 8s which are my favorite Kinvara but these over all are pretty damn solid.

    • Great trainer/marathon racer shoe!

      50 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      10.0

      The kinveras have been the most dependable marathon racer from the first time I wore the shoe to now! I have raced in these shoes since 2014 through 2019 and they have never let me down. I wore the old glory kinveras for my last two marathons in 2019, where I broke 3 hours again and then went on to win a marathon in September 2019 on a hilly course. These shoes continued to support my legs and feet without any problems or injuries through a few races and months of training. Well done Saucony! I cannot wait to see what 2020 has in store!

    • KRP Kinvara 10 review

      40 miles per week, neutral pronator
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      9.0
      Cushioning
      8.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      9.0
      Value
      9.0

      I really like the Kinvara, the version 10 in the 6th or 7th version of the shoe that i have bought

    • Saucony Kinvara 10 Review

      35 miles per week, neutral pronator
      Overall
      8.0
      Comfort
      9.0
      Cushioning
      9.0
      Durability
      6.0
      Appearance
      8.0
      Value
      8.0

      The shoe was good, very comfortable. I did develop some form of runner's knee while wearing the shoe, although it was not do to quality of shoe.