Customer Reviews Saucony Kinvara 9

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Rating Summmary:

133 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

62%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

15%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

11%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

8%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

3%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

50%"Felt true to size"

85%"Felt true to width"

85%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Love this shoe. Have been running in Newtons for years (I am a forefoot runner). These shoes do the job so much better than Newton. lightweight, plush cushioning, allows my foot to work naturally, and a delightful bit of spring at toe off. reduced the pain in my fascia. perfect wide toe box for those running with bunions.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I love the light weight of this shoe. It feels great!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
This is my first time trying the Kinvara and I love them! They're so light and nice and wide in the toe box. I like to have a few brand options so I thought I would give them a go and they're a win! These are my go to sneaker on speed work days, I've never had a shoe that was best for that until I came across these. :)
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I'll agree with most of the reviewers. These are my favorite since the Kinvara 5! I've been an avid Kivara lover for a while, but when the 8's came out I stepped out to the Freedoms. They're ok, and got me through my Kinvara depression but I am so happy with these! I just wish I had gotten a different color. The red and white are too masculine for me.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
This Kinvara 9 is a perfect shoes for my track practice(I'm sprinter). It's run a little bit small for me but it's fine. I also wear them when I have meet for track. I have no idea why but when I wear these it's kind of faster than spikes.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
After buying out the internet of Kinvara 5's, I was apprehensive about finding a shoe I loved as much. I am happy to say that I couldn't agree more with the previous reviewers!! I knew as soon as I tried these on that they were going to be my favorite. I have had them for a week now and have enjoyed each run (longest 11.5 miles). Looking forward to many more pairs!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I bought the first version of the Kinvara when they came out years ago and hated it. The shoe was uncomfortable, flimsy, and immediately fell a part. This version has demonstrated a terrific evolution, especially in the comfort department. I switched to the Kinvara 9 from the Fastwitch 5 and felt an immediate difference in stability and foot support. I highly recommend this shoe for road and packed trail marathon and distance training.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Last pair was Kinvara 5. Felt like home again. Super light weight, love the upper just wish it was slightly more breathable. Also wish more color options available. Great feel overall though
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I am elated that Saucony finally produced a Kinvara eerily close to my all-time favorite, Kinvara 5. I've been searching for a shoe exactly like my 5s and now I've found them. This shoe is responsive, lightweight, and fits perfectly. The toe box is roomy (not as narrow as the 6-8) and the heel is snug. The laces are an upgrade from the previous edition. I am in heaven. The first run I completed in this shoe was one mile on the treadmill. I thought it was too good to be true so I ran two miles today and they still met my expectations. I've wasted money attempting to find the perfect shoe, even spending more money than I should have, on Kinvara 5s because nothing compared. I own a pair of 8s and they are heavier and have a little bit too much cushioning so I use them for my elliptical workouts. I know that shoe companies always change their models yearly but I hope that 2019 doesn't bring a disappointing Kinvara 10. Thank you for returning back to greatness. Hopefully, we'll see more colors.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I love how lightweight these shoes are. I'm using them for Orange Theory workouts and a dance-cardio class so not doing lots of distance. I love the light weight of them and at first worried they wouldn't be supportive enough because of the weight but have had no issues with shin splints, etc. Happy customer!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I wanted a running shoe to use on the treadmill. This shoe is stylish, light weight and yet supportive for my needs. It runs a little small, so I wear a thin sock.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I have worn Kinvaras since they were first introduced and tried every single version of them over the years. I have worn a size 9.5 in every version of them (I wear size 8.5 in street shoes, but prefer to size up for my running shoes), but I had to size up to a 10 in these. They feel great and I'm as happy with them as always, but be aware that they run small.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Great running shoe. This is my second pair of Kinvara 9s and I couldn't be happier with them. Light but cushioned enough to be super comfortable. I am a loyal Saucony customer and the Kinvara 9s are my favorite.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Saucony is wonderful to purchase from - they ship immediately and great customer support. This particular shoe runs 1/2 size too small, but I don't want to go through the hassle of shipping it back. It is super light but it does need more arch support.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
True to size but not as light as expected. There is also very little arch support.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Light but they are narrow
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Shoe is well made. No breaking in required. I'm a little disappointed with the comfort. I've always run in Saucony shoes, and this my second pair of Kinvaras. The cushioning could be better.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
I have been buying Saucony for some time now because of the roominess in the toe box & the true to size fit. I currently have the Guide ISO. In comparison I find the Kinvara 9 to be lighter and a little more comfortable for me. I would like to see the heel a little tighter and higher on my heel but overall I like this shoe.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have alway when saucony for running but I am currently surrering from plantar fasciitis and these weren’t the solution I needed. They were very comfortable but did not give the cushion needed for where I’m at in healing process.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I’ve been running in these for about a week now. My past two pairs of running shoes were New Balance and these Saucony’s feel about a half size bigger than I expected. The sole has a nice cushioned feel when you hit the ground and the shoes are pretty light. My two main complaints are the lacing system and the bulk of the padding in the tongue and around the ankle collar. The lacing system has a weird lock in the middle pair of eyelets, which makes the laces hard to adjust and can make the upper feel a little stiff. The tongue and ankle collar are a little too thickly padded for my taste - it gives the shoe a more bulky look and definitely feels bulky around the top of the foot and around the ankle. It’s not too bad, but I could do with way less padding. I’m keeping them, but wouldn’t buy these shoes again.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Saucony
Second time buying them
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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it runs short in length and really wide toe box which is ok, but I had to order up to 8 I/2med, I have never ordered that large in size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Great looking sneaker! It’s a little too small. This is my 4th pair of this shoe. I always go up a 1/2 size in a running sneaker. I feel like I should have gone up a full size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These shoes are SO good-looking! I can wear them almost anywhere---so up-to-date! Love the color, too. They are also VERY comfortable-----and I have hard to fit, "problem" feet. My only quibble is that for a 7 1/2, they seem just a bit short (and I could NOT get the site to help choose a size to work correctly!) I didn't return them because I was pretty sure the size 8 would be too large. Otherwise, I am very happy with these Saucony shoes.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I wear size 9. 9.5 in most sneakers. These size 10 were too small. Ordered 10.5!
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