Kinvara 13 Running Shoe (Men)

Nice light shoes. Not as much cushion as the triumph or ride. The bottom is not stiff; it's quite flexible. You'll feel a tiny rock if you step on it. The bottom is also all foam; no rubber. So, it'll wear down much quicker on rough cement or gravel. The stability is also less than that of the ride or triumph. Great for easy or hard treadmill sessions.

I've worn Kinvara's since version 9. I love the simplicity of the shoe and these are just a good if not lighter than previous versions. I plan on getting 400 miles out of my shoes, but I got 500 miles out of the 14s and probably could have worn them longer. I have another exact pair and already have close to 200 miles on those.

A very lightweight shoe that comes in a wide array of colours and sizes. Not a lot of stability in the shoe itself which makes it not a good choice for people who over pronate while running. Also not a ton of protector around the ball/heel or soul of the foot compared to other models. Great for up tempo or speed work for 6 mile distances or less.

The minimalist design of these shoes works for my running perfectly. I went from a heal striker to more mid-foot striker some years ago. Shoes with material felt almost like obstacles. I kept 2 pairs of these in rotation. Average running at about 120 km/month, these shoes held up well. The light weight uppers do degrade faster than other shoes I have owned, but by then I was moving on to new shoes. They are not good on icy conditions.