Here is the GingerRunner.com review of the Saucony ProGrid Kinvara. After running in the shoe for awhile, I do have to say that I like it and think it’s a fantastic reduced running shoe. The Kinvara does a lot of things well, but not everything right. As a hugely affordable entry into the reduced running shoe market, I would highly recommend the Kinvara. While I’d still choose my Newtons over the Kinvara, it represents a possible surge in running brands filling the void of minimal and reduced running shoes.
If this is a sign of products to come, I full heartedly support the push! You really can’t beat the price. I ended up spending $58 on my pair from online retailer, RoadRunnerSports.com at the beginning of the year. I include the Kinvara in my training arsenal as the shoe I don’t mind getting beat up on trails, in weather or on shorter runs. I’ll throw it into the mix maybe once or twice every 2 weeks.
If you’re just getting into forefoot/natural running, don’t hesitate to check out the Kinvara. (note: I did not recieve my pair for free) Saucony.com
LIKED:
- Light (7.7oz)
- The Upper
- Flexibility
- PRICE!
DISLIKED:
- Durability
- Pain
QUALITY: 3/5
COMFORT: 3/5
PRICE: 5/5
LOOKS: 4/5
TOTAL: 15/20
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