So I have ran in the Kinvara 3's for about a year and a half and absolutely loved them. When the 4's came out I heard negative reviews from a lot of people and from a lot of sources so I stuck with the 3's as long as I could and then the Nike Structures for a couple months (trained in them a lot before the Kinvaras). Looking to go back to something a little bit more minimalist than the structures and now that the 5's have been out for sometime, what do you all think of them?
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I currently run in the Structures. Tried on the Kinvara 5 the other day and liked them quite a bit. Very light and the newer upper felt great.
Better upper. Better midsole/outsole. A little more cushioned and a little more flexible.
Seems like you would also like the Mirage since it offers a touch of stability.
They have been out for like 2 weeks...
That said, they're great. Prettymuch the same as every other kinvara (been wearing them since the k1 and think anyone who thinks they notice any major differences between them is thinking about it way too much). The upper is noticeably looser fitting, as a response to the complaints saucony got that the k4 was narrow and not durable. The midsole is the same as always, soft and light
I haven't enjoyed the Kinvara since the 3s came out. I thought the midsole got noticeably firmer and the upper was stiffer. I saved a few pairs of Kinvara 2s and they lasted me a while but I have since switched to the Virrata. Are the Kinvara 5s even worth trying?