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Customer reviews for Men's Kinvara TR
Men's Kinvara TR
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The Kinvara TR was designed for the trail runner seeking a lightweight and low-profile shoe. FlexFilm locks the foot in place throughout the gait cycle, while the midsole features an EBO plate for added protection. Weight 7.9oz. / 240 gm.
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Overall Rating:
(11 reviews) 11
Rating Breakdown 11 reviews
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7 out of 11(64%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Men's Kinvara TR
Review 1 for Men's Kinvara TR
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Performance:
4
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5
Style:
4
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5
Durability:
4
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5
Size:
True to Size
Width:
True to Size
Omar From: Los Angeles
Age: 35
Size and Width purchased: 8
Gender:Male
Yes, I recommend this product.
great alternative
PostedApril 26, 2013
I Run: For fun, To stay in shape
I Use This Product For: Running, Walking
I really like this shoe, it is very comfortable and light. It has quickly become my favorite shoe even when running on the street. It provides a bit more cushioning than I had become used to but its an overall great buy.
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Review 2 for Men's Kinvara TR
Overall Rating:
Performance:
3
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5
Style:
5
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5
Durability:
5
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5
Size:
True to Size
Width:
Runs Slightly Narrow
PeterNYC From: NYC
Age: 32
Size and Width purchased: 11.5
Gender:Male
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great shoe, but not for intended use
PostedApril 1, 2013
I Run: For fun, To stay in shape
I Use This Product For: Casual Wear, Walking
I retired my beloved Xodus 3's and took a chance with this shoe for trail running duties, but have since relegated them to use as casual streetwear. They look amazing, let's get that out of the way first, The styling is superb, and I have never had better looking feet in my life. However, for trail running use, I am not sure of EVER using a minimalist-type shoe, even one with the bells and whistles of the Kinvara TR. The ankle support is simply not there, and I managed to tweak my ankle slightly on my first run with these. Secondly, the tread is suitable only for dry or rocky trails. Throw in mud and these turn to ice skates, unlike the Xodus which can nahdle the slipperiest gloop and even dreaded wet grass. The "rock plate" embedded in the sole is a good idea, but makes for a harsh feel on impact, and sounds like you;re running in dress shoes. The rock plate isn't necessary if you switch to a regular style sneaker, like the Xodus, and you get much more cushioning.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Men's Kinvara TR
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Performance:
3
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5
Style:
3
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5
Durability:
3
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5
Width:
Runs Slightly Narrow
InnerAthlete From: Springfield, IL
Age: 44
Size and Width purchased: 10
Gender:Male
No, I do not recommend this product.
Not really a Kinvara.
PostedJanuary 11, 2013
I Run: To train for another sport, To stay in shape
I Use This Product For: Cross Training
I currently have the original Kinvaras and the Kinvara 3's, both are great shoes. The Kinvara Trails run slightly narrower, you can really feel the difference in the toe box. I didn't mind that so much, but the shoes are too firm and have a dead feel. No where near the lively feel of the original Kinvaras. I thought the same thing about the Kinvara 3's, which have a great toe box and upper, but also not as lively as the originals (still better then the Trails). I ended up sticking with my Peregrines and am waiting on a pair of the Peregrine 2's to arrive.
2 of 4 found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Men's Kinvara TR
Overall Rating:
Performance:
3
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5
Style:
5
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5
Durability:
3
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5
Size:
Runs 1 Size Small
Really? From: Austin, TX
Age: 43
Size and Width purchased: 13
Gender:Male
No, I do not recommend this product.
At least one size too small
PostedSeptember 14, 2012
I Run: To set a personal best
I Use This Product For: Running
I've owned every previous Kinvara. Size 13 in all fit perfectly. In fact, the Kinvara 3 is almost too big (long). The TR runs so small my toes were all curled up at the end. I can understand a narrow fit, as you don't want trail shoes sliding all around on hills, etc, but I just can't understand why they would be so short. These might actually be great shoes, but I'll never know.
0 of 11 found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Men's Kinvara TR
Overall Rating:
Performance:
5
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5
Style:
1
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5
Durability:
5
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5
Size:
True to Size
Collier From: Tuscaloosa, AL
Age: 13
Size and Width purchased: Size 11
Gender:Male
Yes, I recommend this product.
Good shoe, bad colors.
PostedSeptember 7, 2012
I Run: Competitively, To train for another sport, To stay in shape
I Use This Product For: Running, Cross Training, Racing
When I first saw these at my local Athlete's Foot, I almost didn't try them on because of how terrible the colors were. Illuminescent green and red are not a match. I haven't caught on to the whole florescent color trend. It feels great though, perfect arch and heel support for running long distances like cross country. Overall you've got a great shoe, but make some simple colors; navy, red, black, goldish yellow.
5 of 13 found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Men's Kinvara TR
Overall Rating:
Performance:
4
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5
Style:
5
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5
Durability:
4
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5
Size:
True to Size
Width:
Runs Slightly Narrow
Jason From: Salt Lake City, UT
Age: 36
Size and Width purchased: 11 (mens), D (width)
Gender:Male
Yes, I recommend this product.
Ground Control
PostedSeptember 1, 2012
I Run: For fun, To train for another sport, To stay in shape
I Use This Product For: Running
I like a minimal, stripped down, lightweight shoe, and since it has the EBO protection plate; this is a no-brainer. I love the control it has on dirt and loose rocks. However, I do think a stickier rubber compound would be choice for travel on talus and scrambling. I've felt great letting this shoe fly on the descents with no instability issues. If you're spending 90% of your time shredding dirt and steeper trails, here's your kicks.
My foot runs narrower, has a lower profile and a higher arch than most others. This shoe fits me quite well, even better now that I've put 15 miles in 'em.
7 of 8 found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Men's Kinvara TR
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Size:
Runs 1/2 Size Small
Width:
Runs Narrow
Chris66 From: Wisconsin
Age: 45
Gender:Male
No, I do not recommend this product.
Nothing Like Its Cousin
PostedAugust 28, 2012
I Run: Competitively, To stay in shape
I Use This Product For: Running
I've worn the Kinvara for some time (currently have two pairs of the 3) and couldn't wait to make the Kinvara TR my new trail shoe. Unfortunately the fit is nothing like the Kinvara (even narrower). However, the biggest issue is that the tread platform feels lke its actually narrower than my foot, so the ride feels unstable.
Dear Saucony - For 2013 just put a more aggressive tread on the bottom of the Kinvara 3 and DO NOTHING ELSE. You'll have a best-selling trail shoe.
Dear Saucony - For 2013 just put a more aggressive tread on the bottom of the Kinvara 3 and DO NOTHING ELSE. You'll have a best-selling trail shoe.
4 of 10 found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Men's Kinvara TR
Overall Rating:
Performance:
4
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5
Style:
4
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5
Durability:
4
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5
Size:
True to Size
Width:
Runs Slightly Narrow
ILoveVegans Size and Width purchased: 11.5M
Gender:Male
Yes, I recommend this product.
Worth it
PostedAugust 16, 2012
I Run: For fun, To stay in shape
I Use This Product For: Running
They're what I expected of a trail minimal shoe - adequate support over rocks, good grip, more cushion than I expected, and great feel of the trail with nice style and good fit consistent with all other Saucony shoes I own. They run a slight bit narrow, but I have a narrow foot so not a big concern for me personally.
These are my first minimal shoes of any kind, and I really like them. I wear them on a trail that has some hills and they feel great going up and down as well as the flats. I try not to wear them on the road much but for a mile here and there they're definitely comfortable on my way to/from the trail, too.
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for Men's Kinvara TR
Overall Rating:
Performance:
5
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5
Style:
5
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5
Durability:
4
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5
Size:
True to Size
Width:
True to Size
Paul G From: Auckland, New Zealand
Age: 41
Gender:Male
Yes, I recommend this product.
A light, comfortable, low profile trail rocket
PostedAugust 12, 2012
I Run: Competitively, For fun, To train for another sport
I Use This Product For: Running, Racing
I picked up a pair of the Kinvara TR having run in the Kinvara 2 for the last four months. With no break in period I raced a 13km trail race in super wet and muddy conditions.
The shoes were great. The grip was good on the climbs and handled clay and wet rocks well. The light weight and low profile sole has a really connected feel.
For anyone who enjoys trail runs where you can open it up the light weight and great feel provide a great ride.
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Men's Kinvara TR
Overall Rating:
Performance:
2
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5
Style:
5
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5
Durability:
4
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5
Size:
True to Size
Width:
Runs Narrow
Nick From: Ohio
Age: 20
Size and Width purchased: 10.5M
Gender:Male
Miles Per Week in this Product:5-15
No, I do not recommend this product.
Unimpressed
PostedJuly 30, 2012
I Run: Competitively
I Use This Product For: Running, Racing
I have been wearing Kinvara's since the first edition. I was eager to order the Kinvara TR's when they came out (which was later than Saucony claimed). I finally got them, wore them for a 10 mi trail race (after wearing them once on the road), and received two blisters for the first time in two years. They run much more narrow in the toebox than the road Kinvara. The grip is questionable on wet trails. They do not breathe very well, which could be due to the fact that I'm used to wearing Kinvara 1's and 2's which breathe excellently. I'm sure that they are more durable with the more rugged upper, so I see where the lack of breathability was weighed in on the design.
Overall:
-Shoe is not bad
-Durability is good
-Overpriced (I refuse to buy from Saucony's website anymore)
-Grip is lacking
-Shoe is not bad
-Durability is good
-Overpriced (I refuse to buy from Saucony's website anymore)
-Grip is lacking
3 of 6 found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Men's Kinvara TR
Overall Rating:
Performance:
5
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5
Style:
4
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5
Size:
Runs 1/2 Size Large
Width:
Runs Slightly Narrow
Bubba From: Ruidoso, NM
Age: 40
Size and Width purchased: 13
Gender:Male
Miles Per Week in this Product:15-25
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great Shoe!!
PostedJuly 14, 2012
I Run: To train for another sport, To set a personal best, To stay in shape
I Use This Product For: Running, Racing
Just ran 10 miles on single track in my new, out of the box Kinvara TRs and love them. Fit was perfect immediately. I have a long narrow foot and have a hard time finding a minimal trail runner that's narrow enough. I have run for several years in La Sportiva's, but they shortened the last and don't make a big enough shoe. Tried Montrails, but they're too wide. These are better than both of those. Plenty of support and protection from rocks. Fully recommend these.
9 of 9 found this review helpful.
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