Saucony Kinvara 16 vs Ride 19

Kinvara 16 or Ride 19? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want a light, low shoe with real ground feel? Get the Kinvara 16.

Want bouncy, versatile miles at a fair price? Get the Ride 19.

Get the Kinvara 16 if

• You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
• You want something for race day
• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
• You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot

Get the Ride 19 if

• You want more bounce and energy back
• You want more foam underfoot (8mm more at the heel)
• Long runs are your thing
• You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe

On the run

Kinvara 16: The light, low classic. Low, light and flexible. You feel the road more than in a max-cushion shoe, and it picks up the pace easily, though the foam is more muted than bouncy.

Ride 19: The bouncy, versatile value pick. Balanced cushioning with more bounce than you’d expect at this price, and a smoother rocker than before. It firms up enough when you push to handle the odd faster run.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Kinvara 16. True to size, but narrow through the midfoot and toes.

Ride 19. True to size with a roomy toebox and good heel hold. Some find the midfoot a little low, so if you’re between sizes, try both.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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