Comments on: Saucony Kinvara 3, Kinvara TR, and Peregrine 2: More Details and Photos

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Troy Daley.

Only what I've read - they suggest maybe a tad wider.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Julian.

Hi Julian, I have both (5 pairs if Kinvaras - I have run 6 marathons in them), however as Pete said the Lunaracer is narrower. I also find it more cushioned - it has almost a squishy feel undefoot with not much ground feel. I also found the arch quite high - I had to replace the innersoles with a flatter one. They are not similar shoes at all. I bought them online without trying on (nowhere near me that stocks them) and would have returned then if it wouldn'y have costed $40 shipping

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Julian.

So it is, that's the first I've seen of it. Guessing it's mostly a cosmetic update given the lack of fanfare.
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By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Adam.

Don't have any, but given that the Mirage is on closeout at Running Warehouse right now I suspect something must be coming.

By: Tita

Tita — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Pete
I've been training for a marathon in Nike Free Runs and Ree 3.0 v3, have run up to
16 miles in each with no problem. Nervous about doing all 26.2 in either of them though. Will only be my 2d marathon and the last one 18mos ago I ran in Asics Kayanos (I know, polar opposite). Was thinking of getting Brooks PureFlow as my race shoe. What do you think? Would need get something in next 7 days to have time to try them/break them in for the March 4 race.

By: Chris McConnell

Chris McConnell — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I like the chick colors more than the dude ones. Is there a fit/ride difference between the men's and women's versions?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Tita.

The Flow actually has less heel lift than either of the Frees, but it would be one of my choices, along with the Kinvara, if I had an upcoming marathon. If you've been running well in the Frees, what's your concern about doing the marathon in them? Too little support?

By: Julian

Julian — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Chris.

Thanks for the input! I know a couple on my team who have the kinvaras and several people wear them at meets from other schools. just wanted to be a little different. I probably will get the kinvara' 2's though. not a big fan of the look of the 3.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Nate.

Same problem here with the MT110. Only shoe I've ever felt that in.

By: aligindahouse

aligindahouse — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Kinvara with normal heel but a 2e or even 4e width up front with a Vivobarefoot toebox width and 0-2mm drop = perfect shoe for me.

By: Melodie

Melodie — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the update on the Kinvara changes. Great shoe. Strongly dislike the new design with all the lines swirling across the shoe.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Julian.

I've run a marathon in both, so yes, multiple distances are possible in each. I find the Lunaracer to be too narrow, so of the two I much prefer the Kinvara.
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