Saucony Kinvara 5

I got this shoe a little after it came out and it has lasted me all the years since. I haven't used it as much as my other shoes, but that's mainly due to its speed in races. Overall I've logged around 200 miles in them and left them to sit in a closet otherwise, but neither time nor wear have seemed to give them any turmoil. I have set PRs in this shoe for 5k and used it for many tempo runs and workouts that were some of the best workouts I'd experienced. An overall great shoe that I wish I had used more often for longer races (especially a half) and workouts.

Bought this earlier Kinvara version because it was available for a great price. I've been wearing Kinvaras since 2012. A versatile shoe for regular runs and races for anything over 10k.

I'd rate this version middle-high among model editions... fit, cushioning, and lacing were improved over some versions (3 and 4 seemed to be problematic to me). The uppers not holding up was still a problem-- I had big-toe holes just before 200 miles, and some light pulling and shredding of the side mesh near the arch noticeable at about 250 miles. Hard rubber covering the foam of the rear right was also starting to go, but that might be more related to my gait. I'll be able to milk out another 50 miles or so to get this pair to the low-end of typical shoe life for me (300-400 miles).

A good shoe that works well for me, but uppers not durable, making them frustrating, having experienced what Saucony shoes can be at their best.

Very good; lightweight and great for tempos and even long runs if you can handle it. Fortunately I can, although occasionally I experienced heel pain. The biggest two problems I found, as a runner who prefers neutral, low cushion shoes, is that a.)The shoe doesn't hold up very well and b.) The shoe is very rigid in the beginning. As for the durability, the shoe might last two-three months, depending on your surface(I mostly do trails around my highschool and stateparks) before they begin to rip across the sides and in various places on the front. The sole also breaks down quickly. A great shoe with a decent price if you're willing to shovel out the money fairly quickly. however, if you can find them at average cheapness(45-65$) you end up paying the same price for two pairs as most do for 1, so it ends up worth it. As for the rigidity, the beginning of training with them is rough as tehy are stiff and take a week of running to loosen them up, so it's always good to alternate runs with other shoes to keep your legs fresh. However, I enjoy them very much as a competitive high school runner and would recommend them to anyone who can handle low-support shoes.

Have run 14 mile long runs to track sessions in it. Versatile!!

This shoe has been fantastic. Probably the best shoe I've run in for me since I began running about 10+ years ago. I've tried the Kinvara 3 as well and coming back to the Kinvara line was a great choice. I'll soon be trying the Kinvara 6 and I hope it hasn't changed much

Used to the Brooks PureFlow 2, so the Kinvara seems a bit stiff. Insole on left show has bunched up under the toe, as well.

Great shoe. Comfortable, light, and fast. I love the 4mm drop. My only complaint is durability. I don't get much more than 200-250 miles from a pair. But they can hold up for just about anything from 5k-marathon.

Began using the Kinvara when I was looking for something light and responsive for tempos, but comfortable enough for standard training runs. It's been fantastic in the role, and I genuinely enjoy running in them. The biggest issue is durability. I've had to retire a pair as early as 180 miles when pieces of the outsole started to fall off. I have a pair up to 250 right now that I'm still running in, but the upper has torn.

Good for speed work and tempo runs. Or low mileage running.

Very comfortable, lightweight shoe. I use them on everything from long runs to short intervals. The don't wear on the bottom very fast, but the mesh top isn't very durable. I've gotten 500-600 miles on these.