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Bernard Allen
January 02, 2022
Awesome comfort and my new favorite running shoe
I order the size of my Nike running shoes and discovered the Nike’s run larger. Ordered my usual size of 10.5 and awaiting that delivery. As for fit, they are very comfortable, lite and plenty of cushion for longer runs. Love this shoe and may be my new running shoe.For 2021 I ran 362 miles and over the past years have run 200+ each year since 2018. Nike has great runners with the AirMax, Joyride Dual Run, Air Zoom Pegasus, Sequent and Epic React Flyknit. The Kinvara 12 was a great fit out of the box, no real breakin period and what was most impressive was the fit and comfort for the sole. For my 10min run days, the shoe performed awesome where I could have run 12 miles without any tightness or loss of cushion support. I’ll stay with this shoe for 2022 to see how many miles before a new pair is needed. If I’m able to run 170miles before the next pair, it’s a win in my book. Happy trails runners.PC Ninja
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Tim Loga
February 20, 2021
best Kinvara in years!
I've been running in Kinvaras for years and have owned every number since 3. I was not a big fan of the last few models - 10 and 11 - the tongue was too big and padded and the overall feel was just not quite as good as the 7 and 9 models.Even though I've only run in them twice I can tell this new model - 12 - is one of the best! The tongue is thin and conforms to the top of the foot perfectly. They feel like the old kinvaras - light and fast! Time will tell how they hold up but if they do - I'm buying at least another pair :-)**update**8-23-2021The model 12 is my favorite Kinvara ever! They still look/feel great after about 400 miles. I've ordered 2 additional pairs since my first. I set a camel-camel-camel price watch and got notified when they dropped under $80.**update**7-12-2022Still my favorite Kinvara ever - I've put on over 500 miles on a pair and they are still holding up well, especially the bottom of the. The minimal padding has starting to wear down but they are still quite usable...
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Narrow shoe, You will Probably need a wide
I am a 75 year old man and I walk a lot to stay fit. I ordered the 11.5 regular shoe but it didn't fit, it was too narrow. Reordered wide but had to pay significantly more money due to a change in vendor. However, all of that said that these are very comfortable, but not spongy and soft like my previous pair of Sketchers, and give me a better supported "ride". I stand straighter and my back hurts less after along walk. Highly recommend these shoes and would definitely buy another pair.
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Don't overtighten these!
I needed a gym shoe that would let me run in my natural stride, coming from a light stability shoe that was pretty stiff and 8mm drop. These are at least 2 oz lighter, flexible, and just the right amount of cushion for treadmills and short workouts.I gather this is what they call a "performance fit"? By that I mean, the upper is NOT flexible, the laces are NOT stretchy. So if you really tighten the laces you will feel that pain pretty quickly. So make sure you don't go too small or especially too big in this shoe, because having to tighten the laces to avoid your foot sliding will probably not work. It took me several tries to get the fit I needed but these are amazing shoes that just get out of your way. So much easier to hit my faster paces in these.
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Love them and will continue to stick with them
I have been running in Kinvaras since their first iteration. The Kinvara is now up to it's 12th version and I've had every version thus far. These shoes are light and durable. I only have 2 runs in this new pair and I will say they are every bit as comfortable as my previous pairs. Even though the tread pattern and sole are different than the 11's they feel just a cushioned and neutral as they should. I will say they feel a bit narrower along the arch/midfoot. Heel and toe box provide the same fit as previous models. If this shoe performs like its predecessors, you are going to be happy with it. I am a stocky guy (i.e. not light on my feet) and they provide plenty of support. I have trained for and run marathons in the previous models with no issues. They have given me no reason to change brands or models. Love them!
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Didn't think they could get any better!
The Triumph 17 is a phenomenal shoe. It is soft--so soft--and breathes very well. I was a big fan of the ISO 3. I liked that lace aystem and the shoes were a good mix of the TPU Everrun and the more firm foam. I skipped the ill-fated ISO 4, but did like the ISO 5. the problem was the abundance of TPU Everrun. It was basically the same shoe as the Saucony Freedom, just a little thicker to create more "cushion." The effect was more bounce than press. The Triumph 17 fixes all of that. Saucony went with a more standard lace system, shunning the aging ISO-Fit. The shoe bares more than a passing resemblance to the Brooks Glycerin, but I have always found Saucony to be the softer (and better) shoe. The new sole is soft, supple, and supportive creating the proverbial 'pillow' feel that is so often referred to around the ultra-plush neutrals. Saucony Triumph tops the list, beating out the Brooks Glycerin, Asics Gel Nimbus, New Balance 1080, Hoka One One Bondi 6, and a host of others.
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Bruce Alan Mcknight
April 11, 2021
Very comfortable and looks great!
I have several pairs of different Saucony models. The fit is consistent among all of them. These felt amazing the moment I put them on. They were instantly comfortable and required no break-in. The colors and styling are exactly as I expected.The only thing I notice is that they're a little warmer than my other running shoes. I don't run a lot of miles, usually 4-6 miles 2-3x per week, so I don't think they'll cause me any problems. If you run much longer distances or have sensitive feet, you should probably do more research.Comfort: 5Price/Value: 5Appearance: 5Longevity: TBDDurability: TBD
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