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* {{H:lacing}}. The flat laces work well and remained tied.

* {{H:heelcounter}}. The heel counter is quite firm and pronounced. It has relatively hard edges, but I did not find any problems with the edges kicking in.

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=Comparisons=

|[[File:Saucony-Kinvara-5-outside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Saucony Kinvara 5 Outside]]

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==Saucony Kinvara and Hoka Clifton==

While the Kinvara is a good transitional shoe, the [[Hoka Clifton]] is the one of the better shoes that runners should be looking to. The Clifton is both lighter and better cushioned than the Kinvara, and given both have similar levels of drop and longevity, the Clifton is a better shoe.

|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-outside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Hoka OneOne Clifton outside]]

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==Saucony Kinvara and Asics Gel Hyper Speed==

The [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] offers similar levels of cushioning to the Kinvara, but 2.6oz less, making it a more efficient shoe to run in.

|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]]

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==Saucony Kinvara‏‎‏‎ and Asics GT 2000==

I tend to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the [[Asics GT 2000]]. The GT 2000 is over engineered and these features go against [[The Science of Running Shoes]], causing more problems than they solve. The GT 2000 represents the shoes I expect many runners to be transitioning away from; it's a lot heavier, but less well cushioned. The GT 2000 has a high heel and various densities of foam in an attempt to manipulate your stride. Compared with the Kinvara the GT 2000 is rather clog like.