Men's Kinvara TR
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great alternative
I really like this shoe, it is very comfortable and light. It has quickly become my favorite shoe even when running on the street. It provides a bit more cushioning than I had become used to but its an overall great buy.
April 26, 2013
Great shoe, but not for intended use
I retired my beloved Xodus 3's and took a chance with this shoe for trail running duties, but have since relegated them to use as casual streetwear. They look amazing, let's get that out of the way first, The styling is superb, and I have never had better looking feet in my life. However, for trail running use, I am not sure of EVER using a minimalist-type shoe, even one with the bells and whistles of the Kinvara TR. The ankle support is simply not there, and I managed to tweak my ankle slightly on my first run with these. Secondly, the tread is suitable only for dry or rocky trails. Throw in mud and these turn to ice skates, unlike the Xodus which can nahdle the slipperiest gloop and even dreaded wet grass. The "rock plate" embedded in the sole is a good idea, but makes for a harsh feel on impact, and sounds like you;re running in dress shoes. The rock plate isn't necessary if you switch to a regular style sneaker, like the Xodus, and you get much more cushioning.
April 1, 2013
Not really a Kinvara.
I currently have the original Kinvaras and the Kinvara 3's, both are great shoes. The Kinvara Trails run slightly narrower, you can really feel the difference in the toe box. I didn't mind that so much, but the shoes are too firm and have a dead feel. No where near the lively feel of the original Kinvaras. I thought the same thing about the Kinvara 3's, which have a great toe box and upper, but also not as lively as the originals (still better then the Trails). I ended up sticking with my Peregrines and am waiting on a pair of the Peregrine 2's to arrive.
January 11, 2013
At least one size too small
I've owned every previous Kinvara. Size 13 in all fit perfectly. In fact, the Kinvara 3 is almost too big (long). The TR runs so small my toes were all curled up at the end. I can understand a narrow fit, as you don't want trail shoes sliding all around on hills, etc, but I just can't understand why they would be so short. These might actually be great shoes, but I'll never know.
September 14, 2012
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