I made a concentrated effort to identify a running shoe which afforded comfort, stability, and superior craftsmanship; it didn’t take long before my search was narrowed to a few brands. A little more searching and Saucony was quickly leading the pack. Providing superior performance coupled with innovative technology, the Saucony brand excels in meeting the distinct needs of the seasoned athlete as well as meeting the needs of someone like me—someone who runs for pleasure and needs above-average foot support. There are two specific running shoes that caught my eye, the Saucony Kinvara and the Saucony ProGrid Kinvara.
The Saucony Kinvara grabbed my attention first because the midsole, outsole and heel drop visually appear to complement and enhance the running shoe, creating a sturdy attractiveness. Once I tried the running shoe on, everything felt so comfortable; I was thrilled with the versatility and flexibility all while having my feet feel securely nestled, not overly padded nor elevated but just right. I couldn't wait to check the traction on an outdoor course with this lightweight running shoe. I really liked the simplicity of color choice; white/blue or white/purple.
When deciding between the two, with the second type being the Saucony ProGrid Kinvara, I was glad to see that this running shoe offered virtually the same features as the Kinvara, with the difference being a visibly slight change in the heel-to-toe drop which would ultimately help with overall running form. So I tried them on and really appreciated the flexibility and comfort. Although they are considered a minimalist running shoe, I think this would be adequate for what I would need for my non-competitive running. I have a bad knee and can't wait to see how they hold up overall with support and functionality. There are a variety of color choices that complement the white which include blue, pink, purple, green or blue/navy, turquoise/black; other colors are hot pink, black, silver/grey/blue.
With color not being a main factor (as I knew from the beginning I wanted white/purple) I needed to decide between the two styles and what looked and felt right for me. With this being said, I decided on the first running shoe, the Kinvara. Making non-competitive runs under a mile, feel they offer everything I need and am so excited to give them a run while maintaining my feet.
