saucony kinvara advice

Give the Saucony Mirage a try.

I just made the switch from the Kinvara 3 to the Nike Pegasus 29. I was having the same problem with the Kinvaras and so far I'm loving the extra cushioning from the Pegasus 29.

I would go either to the sacouny Cortana/trimpuh or go to something like the adidas boost, its a little pricey but it will last much much longer than a normal shoe.

kinvarasdon'tbeatmeup wrote:

Give the Saucony Mirage a try.

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Saucony Cortana 2. It is built on the same platform as the Kinvara, but with a lot more cushioning. You'll love them.

Funny I am having the same problem with minimal shoes. They feel great but after a year or so my feet have just started to feel tired all the time. I went to the Saucony Fastwich- the stiffness of the shoe has seemed to help greatly. I plan to mix up running in minimal and "regular" shoes now. Only problem is that the Saucony sizing is off from Brooks and Nike shoes that I am used to but I will resolve this.

Try out the Saucony Cortana 2. It is the same drop (4mm) and last. The difference is that the Cortana is full length Powergrid while the Kinvara is only in the heel. Also try out the Saucony Ride 6, Nike Pegasus 30 (launches in July), Mizuno Wave Rider 16. Stay away from Brooks and Asics if you want something more flexible and lighter.

I'd give another vote for the Mirage 3. Great shoe - built on the same last as the Kinvara (4mm drop), but a little more cushion and stability. Not overwhelming, and still a very light shoe. The newer version has a decoupled heel and more grooves in the forefoot, which makes it a lot more flexible than the previous versions.

Saucony Ride is pretty cushioned, definitely neutral. You will be able to get a decent amount of life out of them.

Loved the 2 (4 pairs), hated the 3 (aggravated my PF), haven't tried the 4. But switched to the Mirage and things are going well. Ordered my second pair - stick with what's working! Use the Type A5 for track, tempo and races. Interested in the Virrata. I do wear other shoes for trails and spike races, but like Saucony for everyday.

I thought Saucony ruined the Kinvara with the 3, dreadful shoes, just feel dead and stiff compared with the 2, the 2 is one of the best shoes I've worn. I quite like the Skechers gorun 2 but it isn't very durable.

The Mirage are good, and if you cut off the little plastic piece on the medial side (with knife, pliers and hair dryer) you may reduce some of the stability factor and still have a firmer, more durable, more responsive shoe.

The Skechers GORun 2 are also worth a try. They surprised the hell out of me. They are one of the smoothest shoes I've ever worn. Don't know yet about durability.

I run workouts and fast days in my Kinvaras. The rest of the time I wear New Balance 890 v.3 Still light-weight neutral but there is an 8mm heel-to-toe which gives you a little more support for long/easy/recovery runs.

I race in ASICS Gel Lyte 33. I've always had a soft spot for ASICS, and these had a nice fit, lightweight, and really flexible.

Thanks so much everyone for being so helpful! I got a pair of mirages b/c I happened to come accross them at the mall and I am in the process of transitioning over to them. They feel heavy right now compared to kinvaras but I think they will be a good switch once i'm used to them. I'm also going to look into the cortanas and the nike pegasus.