SAUCONY KINVARA 9
The Kinvara has been a staple for tempo runs and marathon racing for nearly a decade. The ninth incarnation of this lightweight trainer-racer sees some exciting new technological improvements, along with subtle esthetic tweaks.
First, and most importantly, the Kinvara gets a nice chunk of Saucony’s Everun, their durable midsole material that is both zippy and tough. The Kinvara 9 also continues to be a surprisingly decent option for a racer looking for a touch of support, as it’s got a bigger slab of foam under the medial arch and heel than most shoes in this class. The upper gets a vastly improved engineered mesh weave, which both looks and works fantastically. It’s safe to say, this is the best Kinvara ever.