The i-Run team says
Updated for greater efficiency during your speed running training sessions, the Saucony Kinvara 16 shoe for men excels on roads ranging from 5 km to half-marathons.
Saucony Kinvara 16, for what type of athlete, what use, what distance, and what surface?
Suitable for all levels, it meets the needs of runners seeking a fast and lightweight model with a low drop.
It boosts your daily training sessions during your speed workouts or your tempo runs. This pair is perfect for short to medium distances.
The Kinvara accompanies you smoothly on roads.
Saucony Kinvara 16, what use?
+ Designed to shine on short and medium distances, this speed-focused shoe combines energy return and lightness. It presents itself as the ideal partner to enjoy maximum reactivity without a carbon plate.
- If you're looking for a model tailored for competition over all distances, we recommend the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2.
Why choose the Saucony Kinvara 16 shoe?
It promises a unique running experience thanks to its many strengths:
- A lively and durable cushioning capable of ensuring excellent reactivity with each stride.
- Natural transitions and a pleasantly soft sensation.
- A technical mesh that offers lightness, breathability, and fit.
- Good support thanks to its reinforced heel.
- Flawless grip on asphalt.
- A lightweight ensemble that smoothens your movements.
Saucony Kinvara 16, what's new?
This model offers several improvements compared to the previous version, the Saucony Kinvara 15:
- A more dynamic and durable foam blend.
- An updated geometry for more natural transitions and greater fluidity.
- A completely redesigned upper that promotes better airflow.
- A rethought construction at the heel for more security.
- A reworked outsole that enhances traction.
- A ride that is both smoother and more explosive.
Features of the Saucony Kinvara 16
- Drop: 4 mm.
- Cushioning: Lightweight, the midsole is composed of foam capable of delivering excellent rebound with each contact on asphalt. Its design with a straighter midfoot and lower sidewalls optimizes the fluidity of your strides.
- Upper (upper part that wraps the foot): Aerated, it offers breathability suited to the imposed rhythm while guaranteeing reliable support kilometer after kilometer. The 3D-molded heel secures your foot for an optimal fit throughout the run.
Outsole: Made of durable rubber, it is resistant to abrasion and ensures grip on the road. Flex grooves provide powerful traction on both dry and wet surfaces.
- Removable insole
- Weight noted at i-Run: 202 g in size 42
Technologies
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XT-900
Rubber and carbon sole with remarkable traction power without sacrificing durability.
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FORMFIT
The FORMFIT system addresses every point of contact with the foot, far beyond the laces, to ensure a customized fit and feel.
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PWRRUN
You benefit from a pleasant surge of energy and a delightful rebound. The thickness of the cushioning provides smoothness and speed to each of your strides.
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Engineered Air Mesh
The new Engineered Air Mesh upper conforms to the foot for a perfect fit and better breathability.
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Segmented Crash Pad
Offers a smooth and fluid transition, from heel to toe.
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DNA LOFT v3
The brand's softest cushioning to date, the DNA LOFT v3 features nitrogen infusion. It is softer, lighter, and more responsive than the previous versions. The refined nitrogen infusion uses large-cell foam for optimized responsiveness and cushioning without sacrificing durability.
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RoadTack
A new durable and lightweight rubber made from a blend of rubber and recycled silica.