Customer Reviews Saucony Kinvara 14

These shoes are just ok. I have worn several versions of Kinarva after they stopped making the Zealot, and the Kinarva 14 is definitely the worst. My biggest complaint is the narrow toe box. I have been running in Saucony shoes almost exclusively for about 30 years. The thing that attracted me to the brand was the relatively roomy tow box. My feet are narrow in the heel but wider in the toe area, with high arches. This makes finding a good fit pretty difficult. Saucony had always fit me well, but now it seems like the shoes are getting narrower with each edition. When I bought the Kinvara 14s, they felt really tight, so I actually also got a pair in wide width to see if it was any better. The wides didn't feel much wider in the toes, but they seemed very loose in the heel and arch area. I ended up returning those and sticking with the regular width, but they just aren't very comfortable. Saucony used to be a great shoe, but it seems like the fit and materials are getting worse. With each pair, there is always something that's just not right. The laces are too short and the shoes don't last very long. After 30 years, I'm thinking it might be time to try another brand.

I loved the first pair of these shoes so I bought some more. 1 pair was good and fit like the rest, the other 3 pairs ere not good and all fit differently. I was disappointed. so I will only buy them at a store where I can try them on....not online.

This shoe looks good, but does not feel good for my heel and arch. I have several pairs of Saucony that I wear for my fitness classes, and it is the first time for an issue like this. I just don't feel the usual support, and need to find something to put in them for better inner sole support.

Not as comfortable as others same name in the oast

I bought these shoes to train/run a half marathon and quickly realized they wouldn't work, but there are still some pros. Pros I love the mesh upper. I've had no problems with the tongue shifting or bunching. I feel like the shoes just hug the top of your feet. They're extremely lightweight There's enough cushion for a shorter outdoor run Cons There's an odd cup/dip on the inside of each heel which made my ankles roll inwards. Unfortunately I think this also caused too much stretching/drop along my achilles and heel and after hitting an awkward step, I over extended and have been dealing with nerve/tendon damage - I've seen other reviews mention achilles pain and a reviewer that rolled an ankle in these, so be careful The shoe is really flexible, you're not going to get a lot of support out of it It has a narrow base, so if you need more heel support or a wider base, this isn't the best shoe I'm keeping the shoes and turning them into my gym/speed shoes (only on flat surfaces) and purchased a different Saucony (which I LOVE) for my distance running.

Purchased for the colors and for next walking shoe. Shoe is decent for walking and very light weight. Not sure I would pay this price again, but it's okay.

I love this shoe! Been in Kinvara since 2010 and this version with the light weight extra cushion is amazing. I can run without rest days and not only not be sore but dont have the leg fatigue I would have experienced in the previous versions

At first, I was hesitant to order the 14 because of reservations about the higher stack height. Ive lived Kinvaras since the 7s and Ive loved how comfortable and nimble they are. Im so glad I took a chance on these in Fossil/ Pool. They are sharp looking and as good as any Kinvaras in the past. I just ordered a second pair in Gravel/White.

I really like the Kinvara line of shoe. Its enough cushion without overdoing it. And, the sale price is right. But my favorite Kinvara were the Dunkin and the Patriotic Kinvara 12. They were eye catching and classy. Im not fond of the newer Kinvara colorsthey are too in line with every other shoe.

I normally love the Kinvaras, but I'll echo what others have said about the lack of comfort in the 14's. I don't know what that hard tongue attachment is that sits right on the big toe knuckle bone is, but it's pretty painful.

I normally love the Kinvaras, but Ill echo what others have said about the lack of comfort in the 14s. I dont know what that hard tongue attachment is that sits right on the big toe knuckle bone is, but its pretty painful.

I've been wearing the Kinvara's for the last 12 years so I've seen the changes. So glad you brought the old lace area holes back but I'm not a fan of the thick soles. I would really love to see it changed back to previous years. Thank you

Kinvara is my go to trainer for mileage buildup. I started out with my first pair of these being my speed work show because they feel light and secure in my feet, but eventually wore them as often as could in my recent training mileage buildup to running 2 marathons 5 weeks apart. I raced in these as well. Im not the fastest runner and have yet to make the leap to a super shoe on race day but with these shoes I was 100% confident my feet would be alright after the races.

I bought these after being influenced by another runner on social media. Unfortunately as cute as they are, they are not for me. They felt very uncomfortable. My daily trainer is the Endorphin Speed so these felt completely different from what Im used to. I did a speed workout in them one time and my knees were hurting. And my knees never hurt! They also felt strangely narrow as I started running in them. I wound up washing them and will just wear them for walking now. And even then, they dont feel that great.

Very comfortable but the sole is thicker than the last one I bought which made me a bit wobbly while I was teaching my class. After a handful of 1 hour wears, the Saucony logo is peeling off.

I was very unhappy with these shoes. They didnt support my feet well at all. The lack of support made my feet feel unsupported and that I would roll my ankles. Saucony has a terrible return policy so I couldn't return the shoe because they were worn one time and walked 4 miles.

I was nervous reading the reviews before getting a pair, but I wanted to give them a fair shake and the new color options were enticing. First try on and it was obvious that the reviews were on to something. It's not the worst shoe ever, but it is not the Kinvara that I've been with since the first iteration. I'm not entirely disappointed with the addition of more cushioning, but it feels like the shoe is confused as to whether it wants to be a Kinvara, or if it's trying to be a Triumph lite knock off. I'm not a fan of the heel "cup" which I assume is to help keep the minimalist drop feel. I find that even tying the laces tighter, the heel slips which is annoying. To give them a fair shake, after a short break in period with runs 6 miles and under, I did do a half marathon in them. My assessment is still the same, I absolutely am irritated by them for the first mile and then I settle in and they're adequate. But then post race or when walking in them in general, the heel cup in annoying. I've also ran in Merrell pace gloves, so a heel cup isn't a new concept to me. I rather liked it in the Vibram bottom. Overall, I hope that this model is very short lived, and that it goes back to being the Kinvara I've known and loved. In the meantime I will grab pairs of the 13's and older models when I see them.

Im about to buy my 3rd pair I love the lightness in tandem with the cushion. My go-to pair. I like them for faster stuff like tempos along with a long run, better for faster chill day type running. My friend that runs in them said not amazing for your Achilles i havent felt it though. It hurt for a couple days to break in but then good honestly all thing considered almost my dream shoe.

They are lightweight. I thought this sneaker would be comfortable but I was wrong. The heals on my feet hurt by the end of day from wearing these sneakers. I was disappointed especially for the price.

I normally love all Saucony products, but this shoe felt like I was running on 2 flat tires... not a fan & a waste of $120

I bought these in wide and it provides a lot of support to my heels and the width is great.I needed a shoe with a wider toe box and these provide nice room and is extremely comfortable. I recently had to put on other shoes that werent wide in the toe box and it was noticeable difference in my comfort level.

What happened?! I fell in love with these shoes years ago but this new model is not it. The are so narrow that my toes are squished and are getting blisters. The height of the shoe is like running in heels. Not a comfortable shoe and do not recommend for Kinvara lovers.

Agree with reviews looking to other brands. Saucing going with so much sole I can no longer feel the ground. Same complaint with other shoe companies. Will only buy shoes more natural to the feet 6mm or less doesnt have to be much minimal but wont buy highly cushioned shoes. I dont know what happened to Kinvaras.

Agree with reviews looking to other brands. Saucing going with so much sole I can no longer feel the ground. Same complaint with other shoe companies. Will only buy shoes more natural to the feet 6mm or less doesn't have to be much minimal but won't buy highly cushioned shoes. I don't know what happened to Kinvaras.