Product details:
Saucony鈥檚 Kinvara 8 updates their popular trainer to be more efficient and more comfortable, without sacrificing any of the qualities that has earned the shoe legions of fans around the world. The easiest way to explain the new shoe is that it remains a neutral (for high to mid arches) trainer with a soft cushion and solid midfoot support to lock your foot in place. Where it has been improved is a thinner, lighter FLEXFILM upper, and a softer ride thanks to the EVERUN cushion expanding from the heel to protect the entire foot with a better energy return spring. 83% return on effort. This shoe is designed for road or track use. The upper has been simplified, both on the outside and inside. On the outside, there is one layer, for a simple look and flexible fit. Inside, the FLEXFILM is both thinner and more judicious, wrapping your foot better while still barely stretching under pressure, and punched with holes for better ventilation. The midfoot strapping is also minimal and thin. Flat laces thread through flat eyelets to eliminate potential hot spots. The interior is virtually seamless, allowing you to run sockless if you choose. The EVERUN cushion results in a softer ride. It also raises the shoe by 1mm, with the heel at 23mm and the forefoot at 19mm, maintaining the 4mm drop of earlier models. The Saucony Kinvara 8 remains light, coming in at 7.9 ounces for a Men鈥檚 9.