Customer Reviews Saucony Kinvara 14

I bought the beige and blue model and like it so far. For some reason the mesh on top or some other part of the shoe is losing color and keep on staining my socks in a pinkish way. The mesh of my last pair of Kinvara ripped on the side after just two months of running. Hopefully these will last longer

I like the color. These are not as comfortable for work (health care) as I must be getting spoiled with my Triumph 20. Overall ,decent shoe ,but probably will have to stick with the Triumphs for long shift walking comfort.

Use these as my daily trainers as a D1 collegiate endurance runner. Solid shoe with good support. Came back to these after trying all of the plated shoes and honestly prefer these much more. Allow me to think less about my shoe and more about my runs. Buying my second pair while writing this review haha

I feel like the tongue of the shoe is not attached as well as my Kinvara 13 were. I also fell like the front of the shoe is more narrow than the Kinvara 13. I do a lot of walking and Kinvara are usually my go too shoe. Next time I think I will find a retail store to try them on before I purchase online.

Solid shoe, but not a fan of the material on the top. I'm not sure what the top is made of it it's very light weight almost a shear mesh.

I bought these for my daughter and she likes them, the weight of them but she wishes they had more arch support. I need to research which Sauconys would be better for her.

Purchased about a month ago- very comfortable shoes. I am pleased. Have already purchased another pair of Saucony shoes!

Had these a few months now. Are they my favorite kinvara? No, but still use them for daily runs. I don't love the added stack height but I love that other than that, they don't differ too much as far as fit goes. Still my favorite runner fit.

I've been a saucony kinvara fan for numerous years. The 14's aren't my favorite. They seem to run bigger and they have a taller platform than the 13's.

I recommend trying in before you buy. I bought online and should have taken a half size bigger than other brands I wear. Otherwise these are very comfortable and good looking shoes.

Comfortable, affordable and light. Will purchase again!

Great shoe, however decal is already peeling at just a month.

I've run in the Kinvara for years, but took a break from the shoe between 2019 and now (May 2023). I was hesitant to purchase because of all the negative reviews, but I still like these shoes. It's hard to find shoes that are a low drop, not plated, or not maximalist these days so I appreciate this shoe. It is a little softer than I recall, and perhaps my long break from this shoe is why I don't have the same feeling as others, but I think this is a great shoe for easy runs/long runs. I ran a tempo in it yesterday, and it performed fine, but I likely will use other shoes in my rotation for tempos/speed in the future.

I love the shoe, but being a walking shoe, I would have liked to have more cushion. I feel like I can feel every rock, on the ground.

Bought these from a local running store after much anticipation! This version of the Kinvara is light, propulsive, and overall really enjoyable to run in. In my experience with it so far, it's stood up well to longer runs while also retaining that light and airy feel that we've come to expect from this line. Feels like a lighter and more nimble version of the Ride with the new stack height. In saying that, I do really miss the ground feel that previous versions of the shoe had. It was my main reason for choosing the Kinvaras year after year. Not disappointed necessarily, but this is quite a bit overhaul of a very classic shoe, and it's not surprising that it's been contentious! Overall, still very happy with this version of the Kinvara. Just please don't add any additional stack height from here...!

I like the shoe but I would have called it something else. It doesn't remind me of the Kinvara, but is a nice addition to the rotation. As a heel striker I appreciate the cushion and new design. Love the 4 mm drop and wish more brands had this. A good shoe, but maybe just needs to be under a different name.

As a Kinvara loyalist, they just don't feel like the shoe I know and love. That's not to say all is bad... they are so light and once I sink into a run, very speedy and responsive. They feel very special when you pull them out of the box - light, and new, and engineered. BUT, they just don't have the same feel underfoot, the ball of my foot was left hurting after my first run in them, and then even feel a bit snugger than normal, as though I should size up for the first time in 8 years of wearing these shoes. I'll give them a few more runs and see how I feel, but definitely missing the ol' Kinvara, with no break-in, adjustment, or "thinking" required. For years it was always just lace up and go run!

I've worn the Kinvara's exclusively since the 7th iteration and it's been my ride or die shoe. I have run everything from track workouts to marathons in them and have always been nervous when new iterations come out. However, I always try to keep an open mind and review shoes based on the actual features and I'm so sad to say this version is unlike anything I've run in before. The upper mesh is strange, but provides a nice and cool ride. The stack height is higher and it's definitely apparent, feeling more like the Ride than a Kinvara. Lastly, the heel counter is so flimsy that it's hard to get a good lockdown. I love Saucony and will continue running in their shoes, but I am not sure I will buy a second pair of these. If you loved the Kinvara 13, I would stock up on those and keep your fingers crossed that next year's Kinvara will be more like the Kinvara we know and love.

I got these shoes last week. I've worn them already and love them! Normally, I like a little more cushion, but I wanted something a little more minimalist, and this does it without being too minimalist. I can feel the ground as I run and enjoy the lightweightedness of the shoe, but it doesn't feel hard, flat, or uncomfortable in any way.