Comments on: Saucony Kinvara 5: Forty Mile Update

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:35:10 +0000

In reply to Chris.

The Kinvara is not as wide as an Altra – if wide is what you need the Altra Instinct or Torin might be worth a shot. The Kinvara will fit more like the Clifton, but it’s not as squishy underfoot, not sure if the latter might have contributed to your blister issues.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:50:44 +0000

I have been having serious problems with my third toe. I tried a pair of Hoka Clifton’s and ran a marathon in them. I didn’t really have the time I would have wanted to break them in, but do some 6-mile and 10-mile runs. But, I ended up with a huge blood blister on my third toe and blisters on the bottom of my feet. I have read a lot about the Altra shoes and their wide toe-box, how do these compare?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:51:51 +0000

In reply to Phil. Hmm...tough call. I wear same size in both, but the 5's are a bit roomier. I think I'd stay same size based on length.

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 06:55:52 +0000

Quick question on the sizing. I bought the 4’s on sale last year in an 11 but they’re a little too short for my foot. Width wise they fit well but not enough room at the front of my toes and when I run they become uncomfortable. Saw in an earlier comment you said the 5’s feel a bit looser all around. Do you recommend getting a size 11 in the 5’s or getting an 11.5?

By: John Simpson

John Simpson — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 14:16:17 +0000

In reply to Lars. Hi Lars, I got 940 miles out of my Kinvara 1s. I am currently on about 420 miles on my 3s. The ones were in quite bad shape by the 940 mark, but the 3s still feel like new. I may have made a mistake by buying 4s. I ran 100 meters in them and then bought them! Was going to use them for the Comrades Marathon (55 miles), but may need to rethink that.

By: Lars

Lars — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:17:53 +0000

How many miles/kilometers can you run with these shoes. Do you think it’s possible to use them for 800 km?

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 21:10:56 +0000

In reply to Mark. No problem!

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 02:45:56 +0000

In reply to Mark. Thanks, Peter. I appreciate your help!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 17:36:14 +0000

In reply to Mark.

The PureConnect fits kind of funny – long and narrowish. Ride was good, but fit wasn’t great for me. PI N1 is very different from the Kinvara – very firm sole but a smooth ride that I wound up liking quite a bit. Might be worth a look.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 02:15:17 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson.

Thanks for the responses. I will definitely look at the NB Fresh Foam and Newton Fate. I can’t wear stability shoes, so I’m thinking the Mirage won’t work for me.
In doing some more research and given what I had said above, do either the Brooks PureConnect or Pearl Izumi Road N1 (can’t quite figure out the offset) sound like possibilities? Again, thanks so much for your help while I mourn the loss of my Kinvara…. :-)

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 18:27:27 +0000

In reply to Brad. The Mirage is considerably firmer compared to the Kinvara, so yes, another one that is worth a look.

By: Brad

Brad — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 18:22:06 +0000

In reply to Mark. I had similar issues with the K5, and tried the Saucony Mirage, which works well for me.