Koa TR

From the road to the trails and beyond, the KOA TR is the perfect men's neutral running shoe. Featuring a PWR TRAC outsole with a lower lug height, the KOA TR has a great underfoot feeling on hard surfaces but enough ‘teeth’ and grip to keep you sure-footed on uneven surfaces. An EVERUN^TM topsole provides extra energy return to every foot strike, while the reinforced upper protects and locks down the foot. It's great for hiking too!

Overview

Ultra-grippy PWR TRAC outsole with lower (3.5mm) tread pattern for a great road-to-trail feel
Oblique toebox allows for maximum splay at toe-off for added stability
3mm EVERUN^TM topsole construction for continuous cushioning throughout the run
Durable, woven upper mesh for added protection
Reinforced heel piece for protection and a lockdown fit

Specs

Shoe Category: Trail
Pronation: Neutral
Cushion: Responsive
Construction Type: Trail
Surface: Trail, Grass
Arch: Normal (Mid)
Water Resistant: No
Waterproof: No
Offset: 4mm
- Heel Stack Height: 22mm
- Forefoot Stack Height: 18mm
- Weight: 10.3 oz. | 292 g.

technical running terms guide >

4MM

Shoes with a 4mm heel-to-toe offset deliver a more natural ride, letting your feet and body do more work while relying less on the shoes’ cushioning and stability features.

EVERUN

A breakthrough in cushioning. Livelier and more responsive, with smoother landings and stronger takeoff.

Cushioning

The underfoot feel and amount of impact protection provided by the compressing materials between the foot and running surface.

Support

The level of pronation control built into the shoe. Pronation is the inward rolling of the ankle through the gait cycle.

Offset

The difference in height between the heel thickness and forefoot thickness of the shoe.

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JV

From San Diego, CA Age 35-44 Size and Width Purchased: 9.5 Gender Product Use Product Use Running

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Overall solid shoe

May 18, 2018

Overall, the Saucony Koa TR is a solid shoe for trails and the occasional road run. The upper is well constructed and allows for ample breathability. The tongue is well cushioned and helps the Koa provide a comfortable fit. For some reason it took the Koa a bit longer to break in than previous Saucony shoes I have run in (mostly the Peregrine 6). However, once broken in, the ride was very comfortable on trails or road. I did experience some sliding when running on technical trails, but overall the traction is sufficient for the trails I run on. My one major complaint and reason for a 3 start review is the almost unbearable squeaking that has started in both shoes (after approximately 50 miles). When wet (or sweaty), the insole seems to be moving slightly causing the squeak. If I can't figure out a way to fix this (maybe spray on adhesive on the underside of the insole?) then the Koa TR's will be retired.

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Lumpy Joe84

From Kansas City, MO Age 25-34 Size and Width Purchased: 12M Gender Male Product Use Product Use Running

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I recommend this product!

Jan 12, 2018

My expectations were not super high but they were exceeded. I was impressed with how much difference the shoe felt with the EVERUN topsole in as opposed to out. I have been able to run comfortably in the KOA TR on pea gravel, fairly technical trails and even some roads. The toe box is perfectly roomy and the fit was nearly true. It was slightly small length wise but only noticeable after very long runs. I will say this shoe restored my faith in Saucony and the new technology is all it is hyped up to be.

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mattely630

From Cincinnati, OH Age 35-44 Size and Width Purchased: 12.5M Gender Male Product Use Product Use Running

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Excellent hybrid shoe

Jan 02, 2018

I wore this shoe for the JFK 50 mile race this past November. It was the perfect shoe, as the race covered technical trail, crushed gravel, and road. I never had to switch shoes and never felt like my feet weren't in a good place. Highly recommend if you'll be on a wide array of surfaces during your run. It also fits a bit wide in the toe box, which is a good thing if you'll be out there for a while.

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buckwheat

From Bailey Colorado Age 55-65 Size and Width Purchased: 12 12 w Gender Male Product Use Product Use Cross Training

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poetry in motion....perfect ride

Oct 28, 2017

Just pounded out a thirty miller with these sneakers .off road on road ....perfect your sneakers have kept me young forever.

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Good but not great.

Oct 02, 2017

Not entirely sure what the previous reviewer is talking about, though of course one's opinion of a shoe is highly subjective. I found these to be quite mushy, probably because of the everun insert - not something I'd whack in a trail shoe. The shoe could also do with a slightly larger and more lateral heel bevel, mainly so the shoe can also be used for walking. Maybe also a fractional increase in toe-spring too as my feet slipped forward occasionally? My main gripe with the shoe though is the heel hold. It hurts, hurts a lot, when going up steep hills. As the review title says a good, but not great shoe - a couple of minor changes though and this will be great.

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