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* {{H:WhyBuy}}. The Kinvara will appeal to runners looking for something that's quite close to a traditional running shoe rather than either a true minimalist shoe, an optimally cushioned shoe, or a [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoe. I'd recommend considering the [[Hoka Clifton]], [[New Balance RC5000v2]], or [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] as better shoes, but they are also further from the traditional design. * {{H:cushioning}}. The Kinvara is softly cushioned and comfortable, though it's not as soft as a [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoe like the [[Hoka Clifton]]. In fact, it offers almost exactly the same cushioning as the [[New Balance RC5000v2]] while weighing roughly twice as much.
* {{H:drop}}. The Kinvara has 4mm of drop, which I think is a good compromise for somebody transitioning from a traditional, high-heeled shoe. In fact, if you're transitioning from a shoe that has 10+mm of drop you may need to look for something in the 6-8mm range as part of your transition.
* {{H:structure}}. This shoe uses single density of foam, which is Saucony's "power grid" that's claimed to be 15% lighter and 30% more durable than standard EVA. Of course, every manufacturer claims that their phone is better than the "standard" so take this with a huge pinch of salt.
