Comments on: Saucony Grid Type A6 Sizing Update

By: Eugene Teo

Eugene Teo — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 06:01:44 +0000

I’m a Size 8 in Kinvara 3 and Kinvara 5..what would you recommend for me for A6?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 18:23:24 +0000

In reply to Chris. If they feel comfortable I wouldn't worry. I usually aim for a thumb's width, but can tolerate a bit more in a narrow shoe to get the fit right.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 01:33:07 +0000

Hi, I just received my Type A6s today! I loved the type A5. But my feet are kinda weird. When I put the shoe on my left foot I have about the width of my thumb, which is perfect. But my right foot is smaller and I have about a thumb and a half width. Do you think that is alright anyway? I don’t know that it being a little bigger would be bad at all?
Thanks!

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 14:09:37 +0000

Funny,
I never had a5s, and in fact I bought the a6 to replace my beloved NB1400s. Sounds like the a5 would have been too wide for me as I have a narrow foot. So the question is whether the next version will address your concerns, and then become unwearable for me.

Most Sauconys I have tried have too much shoe for my low volume foot but not these. It’s too bad, because I love the ride on the Kinvaras too.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:07:04 +0000

In reply to Fernando. In the A5 I went for the same size as in the Kinvara 4 an 5, but that's a half size larger than I wore in Kinvara 1-3.

By: Fernando

Fernando — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:38:37 +0000

Pete, in the A5 do you use your habitual Saucony size? I have seen a good offer in a shoe website and I might order a pair, but I am not sure if I should go for my Kinvara size (9) or 9.5…
As for the A6, I guess I should try my standard Saucony size…

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:35:36 +0000

In reply to Fiona. Thanks Fiona!

By: Fiona

Fiona — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:51:18 +0000

I’m still undecided about the A6… I’ve done 3 short runs (about 7km each) & had the lacing wrong so the tongue bunched up & lace hole area was digging into the tendon on the top of my big toe ouch ouch ouch. The fit is really snug & I’ve stayed with the same sizing as the A4. They definitely feel lighter & FAST! I absolutely loved the A4 & stocked up big (6x pairs), so I hope the A6s come right for me as I’ve my goal HM race in 6weeks & I don’t want to be testing other shoes at this stage. I didn’t try the A5 as I was so happy with the A4. I use Virratas for my easy & recovery runs. Your reviews as so helpful!

By: brian

brian — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 16:25:02 +0000

How does the sizing compare to the Virrata 2s?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 12 May 2014 20:57:41 +0000

In reply to Michael Busch. Tough to say, I wouldn't normally associate an adductor issue with shoes, especially two shoes as different as the A6 and the GR3. No problems in other shoes?

By: Michael Busch

Michael Busch — Wed, 07 May 2014 22:43:24 +0000

I did my first run in the A6 today. I also bought the PI N0, but it didn’t fit me right, my little toe bumps against the side of that shoe – bummer, I really like them otherwise. The left fit perfectly, the right had the toe issue. So, the A6, yes there is a lot of room in the front of the shoe, but the overall sizing is good for me. So, I didn’t size differently than normal. I am normally a 9.5, and I am fine with the A6 in a 9.5.
But, and this could be due to the shoe being new, and my not being used to racing flats, but my left adductor/groin was a bit sore throughout the run, and after. Nothing bad, just definitely there. I had the same problem with the Skechers GoRun 3 with a Kinvara 3 insole. I ended up switching the Kinvara 3 insole for the stock Skechers insole and the GoRun 3 hasn’t given me any further problems. Any suggestions? Should I maybe switch out the A6 insole with something else? Overall I loved the shoe, just not sure what to make of the adductor soreness.

By: DC

DC — Mon, 05 May 2014 14:05:10 +0000

After going through 8 pairs of the A5 since your original review on them, I have been anticipating the A6 for quite some time. Unfortunately, I have been extremely disappointed in the A6. The sizing on the A5 fit my foot perfectly, but as others have noted, the narrower toe box immediately gave me blisters and feels cramped. I will be calling Saucony to have them replace my A6 with the A5. Love the looks of the new shoe and the feel of the sole, but the foot must be comfortable to run a good race.