The i-Run team says
Updated for greater efficiency during your speed running workouts, the Saucony Kinvara 16 shoe for women excels on roads from 5 km to half-marathon distances.
Kinvara 16 from Saucony, for what type of athlete, what use, what distance, and what surface?
Adapted to all levels, it meets the needs of runners seeking a fast and lightweight model with a low drop.
It boosts your daily training during your speed sessions or your tempo runs. This pair is perfectly suited for short and medium distances.
The Kinvara accompanies you confidently on the roads.
Saucony Kinvara 16, what use?
+ Designed to shine on short and medium distances, this shoe focused on speed combines energy return and lightness. It presents itself as the ideal partner for benefiting from maximum responsiveness without a carbon plate.
- If you are 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 numerous strengths:
- A lively and durable cushioning capable of ensuring excellent responsiveness with each stride.
- Natural transitions and a pleasant feeling of smoothness.
- A technical mesh that combines lightness, breathability, and fit.
- Good support thanks to its reinforced heel.
- Flawless grip on asphalt.
- A lightweight ensemble that streamlines your movements.
Saucony Kinvara 16, what's new?
This model offers several improvements over the previous version, the Saucony Kinvara 15:
- A more dynamic and durable foam blend.
- An updated geometry for more natural transitions and increased fluidity.
- A completely redesigned upper that further promotes airflow.
- A reimagined heel construction 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 a foam capable of providing excellent rebound with each contact with the asphalt. Its design with a straighter midfoot and lower lateral walls optimizes the fluidity of your strides.
- Upper (the upper part that covers the foot): Breathable, it offers breathability adapted to the pace imposed while ensuring 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 ensure powerful traction on both dry and wet surfaces.
- Removable insole
- Weight observed at i-Run: 184 g in size 40
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.