Saucony Kinvara 16
Road · Tempo · Intervals
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 206 g | 4 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 179 g | 4 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | — | 4.5 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 206 g · Drop: 4 mm
Reference size not stated
- Saucony buyers guide — Saucony Kinvara 16 explicit men sample · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 179 g · Drop: 4 mm
Reference size not stated
- Saucony buyers guide — Saucony Kinvara 16 explicit women sample · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: — · Drop: 4.5 mm
Reference size not stated
— Not documented or unresolved
RunRepeat measured 4.5 mm drop in its laboratory sample.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-05
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About the shoe
Grounded daily trainer with PWRRUN foam. RunRepeat found good ventilation but low energy return; Running Shoes Guru's Paul Soriano enjoyed the secure upper while observing early wear on exposed foam. Try its firmer, lower-profile feel and consider your usual running surface.
- Comfort
- 90/100
- Response
- 64/100
- Stability
- 82/100
- Cushioning
- 64/100
TempoIntervalsEasy / Recovery
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 3.2/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Tempo · Intervals · Easy / Recovery
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- Saucony lists an updated PWRRUN foam blend.
- Geometry
- Saucony lists a lower sidewall and straighter medial midfoot geometry.
- Measured drop
- RunRepeat measured 4.5 mm drop in its laboratory sample.
- Tested energy return
- RunRepeat's laboratory testing found low energy return.
- Tested airflow
- RunRepeat found the upper highly breathable.
- Fit
- Paul Soriano at Running Shoes Guru found a secure upper without heel slip.
- Observed wear
- Paul Soriano observed minor exposed-foam wear after about 80 km.
Sources: Saucony ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Running Shoes Guru ↗