I have run in the rain quite a few times, and it is the most comfortable than any other shoe. If you are like me and have an issue with toes, Kinvara could be a good option to consider. Kinvara’s wide forefoot shape, and stretchy upper mesh, really helps. My toes run high, and that often causes cuts, blisters, and bruised toenails after the longer runs. There are few studies that say, the flexibility of running shoes is one of the defining characteristics that determine shoe comfort. The shoe bends naturally along with the foot during toe-off, which makes the ride very enjoyable. What I like the most about the shoe is the flexibility. The midsole cushioning is well balanced across the feet, so there is plenty of protection across the heel, midfoot, and forefoot. If you are a user of Nike, Puma, or Asics, you can consider the same size.
I use UK size 10, and the shoe fit is perfect for me. Here is how my foot strike and pronation measures (courtesy: RunMechanics). For neutral runners wanting slight stability with lightweight, Kinvara could be a good option. That said, I don’t expect it to match with stability shoes. My pronation angles reflect it, and are quite low too at 7 degrees, compared to the 11 degrees that I see in my other shoes. Despite being a very flexible shoe, the extra outward flare at the bottom helps the stability. The low heel drop definitely promotes mid-foot strike better than other shoes that I have used. However, I may not consider this shoe for training distances beyond 30 KM, as I am better served by shoes that have more cushioning and are much softer. For longer runs, there is enough midsole cushion across the entire foot, and the lighter weight of the shoe keeps me comfortable even in the latter kilometers.
For interval and tempo workouts, it offers enough bounce. No matter the type of run, it works very well. I have used the shoe for interval runs, tempo runs, easy and long runs of more than 25 KM distance. I have run 130 km so far, the ride experience is as good as the very first day. Once done, the shoe is as comfortable as it can be. The shoe didn’t need any break-in, but for a bit of adjustment to low heel drop for the first few km. With all my recent running in high stack shoes, carbon plates, and rocker profiles, running in Kinvara feels very different, but in a good way.
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