Saucony Kinvara 14

Great shoe, comfortable, light, flexible, responsive, and visible thanks to the Campfire Stories colorway. Best for fast days on smooth surfaces or on groomed paths-the soft outer soles are not trail friendly. The only real knock on them is that the cushy one piece foam wears down quickly. There are two small patches of harder material on the outside of the heel and the inside of the big toe area but these are mostly for show. 

Lightweight low drop shoe with enough cushion for long runs. The front portion of the shoe fits too loose for my taste. Lack of rubber on the bottom leads to faster than average wear. I've raced from 1 mile to 10k in the shoe and typically use it for speed work. Simple shoe with natural feel and no tech bs. Outperforms other shoes at its price point.

I've worn multiple Kinvaras since version 4. I think the Kinvara has lost a little of its speediness over the years in order to improve its all-round capabilities, particularly in increased cushioning. In my opinion, the increased cushioning is worth it, as v4 was definitely lacking in forefoot cushioning on hard surfaces. The very squishy insole makes this Kinvara more cushioned than ever. Maybe even a bit too squishy at higher speeds. If Saucony took the Kinvara to 0mm drop (current is 4mm), it would be a near perfect speed trainer. I find that the heel on anything other than my track spikes gets in the way at race speeds. The only other changes I would make to the current model are making the forefoot fit tighter and adding rubber to the outsole for durability.

I've worn Kinvara's as a go-to trainer for 10 years or so. I like them very much as you can feel the road. The flipside is they're a little stiff and what little cushioning they have doesn't wear well.

Probably the worst iteration of the kinvara to date. The higher stack and increased foam just lead to a mushy disconnected ride. Say good bye to a neutral daily trainer, this version isn't it.

I love the saucany Kinvara and haven't training in anything else the last 13 yearz but the new version outer rips easy.

Lightweight super simple neutral trainer. Low drop helps with Achilles issue. The upper design is snug and well vented. No frills but kills. 

Decent daily trainer, geared more toward speed work 

This shoe is really lightweight and flexible which makes it nice for speedwork when I don't want extra assistance. It is very comfortable and the extra thick insole adds to the comfort.

Kinvaras are great.  They have enough cushioning for running on hard surfaces and don't feel like anchors on your feet like some other shoes.  The only downside is that they seem to wear out faster than more substantial shoes, but that's a tradeoff I gladly make.

Saucony's Kinvara has been in my shoe rotation since its earliest iteration. I am not a long distance runner, but primarily a sprinter. That said, I need a training shoe that is lightweight and cushioned, but not pillowy. The Kinvara fits the bill nicely, holds up well under the stress of high speed (sort of) running, and remains a bargain.