Saucony Kinvara 14: detailed review.
The perfect road runner, if you’re fast enough to catch a pair.
It’s time to pick up the pace with the featherweight of high performance running gear, the Saucony Kinvara 14 road running shoes.
When it comes to a road runner, it can be overwhelming to choose the correct shoes for you. Rocker, heel drop, width, cushioning, offset, at this point you might even start to stress about the color too!
We’ve simplified it a little for you, breaking down the key features of Saucony’s 14th edition of the Kinvara - funneling it all down into three key features - Speed, Fit and Performance. Let’s find out what makes these shoes a stand out, and why they could make a key spot on your running shoe rack.
Speed
How could we talk about the Kinvara 14’s without talking about speed. Saucony’s PWRRUN foam midsole with PWR RUN sockliner helps propel you forward and acts as a foundational feature in a speed orientated runner. It’s an understatement to say the extremely lightweight build feels like a feather.
These shoes are simple and playful, responsive yet delicate. The foam, EVA and rubber soul absorbs strides while the fabric wraps your upper foot like a sock, allowing you to feel agile and springy.
If you’re after a faster shoe that allows you to take your mind off what's on your feet, this could be the one you’re looking for.
Fit
We can talk specs and style all day, but when it comes down to buying a new runner, it’s how it feels that makes us smile. The kinvaras are constructed with contoured side walls that securely cradle your foot as you pick up the pace. Combined with a 4mm offset, mid arch and medium width, the shoe feels like your first time on a carbon fiber bike, after years riding an alloy frame…
Picture you’re wearing a breathable sock with a supportive and responsive soul, that supports and complements the natural, faster pace stride.
Performance
Finally lets talk about how this shoe will perform when you need it too. Whether you’re a weekend park runner, or trying to get those race PB’s down a notch, these shoes are definitely a pair that can support faster goals.
If you’re training for trails, longer marathon runs, or enduro events, you might want to look for a shoe that’s a little more oriented towards distance. Personally these shoes have never had trouble ticking the clock down over a 5, 10 or 15 km, but once those miles start to stack up into the 25+ range you can definitely start to understand why these runners are built for speed.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing by any means, it’s important to remember to choose the right shoe for both your running style and running goals, no two feet are the same! For those after something for a little longer of a run, read our review of the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. They could be a winner.
Now get out there and pound some pavement.
Peace & Love, Hummingbird.
