"The Saucony Kinvara 16 is an affordable lightweight daily trainer that can be utilized for some speed workouts, daily miles, and possible races. The Kinvara lineup is still a shoe that keeps the traditional feeling alive with its low stack profile and its favorable price tag. Speedwork Daily training Who should buy the Saucony Kinvara 16 ? If you are looking for that traditional daily trainer, which can be difficult these days with all the high stack and soft midsoles, this can be a great option."
"The outsole looked worrisome to me because there were only a few patches of rubber; one just under the big toe area and the lateral area of the heel. The rest of the outsole was exposed midsole. On my first run I ran on concrete, dirt, and some gravel. I felt the midsole was pretty responsive, but on the firmer side. As I was running on the gravel though, I can sense the ground feel based off the lower stack height of the shoe."
The Saucony Kinvara 16 is a lightweight daily trainer priced at $130 USD and positioned as an affordable option for daily runs, workouts, and potential race days. The midsole has been upgraded to improve energy return compared to its predecessor, offering a responsive but firmer feel. The shoe maintains a low stack profile, enhancing ground feel on varied surfaces. The outsole uses limited rubber coverage, raising durability questions. The upper fits well with no reported issues. The shoe lacks plates or premium sole compounds, appealing to runners who prefer simplicity over high-tech features.
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