Saucony ProGrid Kinvara Running Shoe - Men's - 2011 BCS

I'm a huge fan of the Saucony line and these shoes are another reason why. They are a super light, neutral shoe, but give enough cushion that you won't get totally battered running longer distances on the pavement in them. What really makes it a great shoe isn't just the lightwieght, but how it's made. The cushion is evenly distributed from the heel to the forefoot giving you a more 'natural' stride. A lot of trainers bulk up the heel cushion which is argued to promote heel striking. So, while these are not a typical minimalist shoe, they will promote more of a mid to forefoot stride with the cushion of a trainer, minus the weight.

Tried going the minimalist route and at first I did well, but after a injury I realized I needed something more. I went with the Saucony ProGrid Kinvara and haven't looked back. This is my second pair and I will definitely be purchasing another.

I simply don't like these shoes, they're not for me at all. I do a fair amount of running in Vibrams or barefoot, and as such there is just too much cushioning in these. I bought them because Five Fingers really don't have enough cushioning for running on pavement, but these have too much. The cushioning is so thick that it makes my feet land farther in front of my body than normal, putting pressure on my knees and hamstrings. You don't notice this when you're running fast, but it's very apparent when you're going slow.

Check out the New Balance 101s for a shoe that will give you some cushioning, but still not screw up your stride.

I really love this shoes! I had never used Saucony before but I will definitively will look forward to buy some more in the future.

This shoes are super light and comfortable. Even tho they are light, you feel great on the trail with them. I even use them on the road from time to time.

these are really light and comfy. i'm not a runner but spend time in the gym on the t-mill and lifting weights. i do a lot of walking around at work and use them for that too. i highly recomend these to everyone!