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Am I Dreaming?
There are two main features I prefer in running shoes:
1.) That they be Saucony
2.) That they be RED
However, I’ve never been able to get my training shoe, zero-drop shoe, and trail shoe all in RED at the same time. Well, it looks like that might be about to change!
Kinvara 4
I am down to my last 2 pair of Kinvara 3s, so I should be ready for the 4s in about a month or so. Definitely going for these babies in Red and Citron!
Virrata
Since it looks like Saucony is going to do away with the zero-drop Hattori that I’ve been using for the past two years, I may give the Virrata a try. If so, this colorway looks about perfect! They are supposed to be released later this month.
Peregrine 3
I’ve been running in the very first Peregrine trail shoes for the past 2 years, and it is about time for a replacement. Just found out that later this summer they are going to release the Peregrine 3 in Red and Citron! Yeah Baby!!
For someone who desperately wants to run Boston, and is in love with the Saucony Kinvara, these limited edition Kinvara 4s are downright CRUEL! They will only be available at Saucony’s Boston Marathon expo booth or Marathon Sports in Boston.
Running Warehouse just posted a preview video of the upcoming Saucony Kinvara 4, which is supposed to drop in May. Looks pretty sweet. I’ll be interested to see what the new “seamless bootie” feels like.
The Saucony Kinvara has been my training and racing shoe of choice since its introduction in 2010. I’ve loved every version so far, and we got our first look at the upcoming Kinvara 4 (K4) last month on the Saucony blog. Today Running Warehouse posted some new pics along with a rundown of changes and color options for the shoe that will drop in May.
Per Running Warehouse…The K4 retains many of the design elements of its successful predecessor, though a few tweaks (such as an improved upper and the addition of a PowerGrid heel insert) should make for a more enjoyable running experience. Saucony claims weights of 7.7 oz in a Men’s size 9 and 6.7 oz for a Women’s size 8.
Changes from the K3
- Revisited Upper: Overlays around the forefoot have been stripped down to increase breathability without sacrificing security, and a redesigned heel collar should reduce rubbing on the Achilles.
- Upgraded Cushioning: We expect that the switch from ProGrid to PowerGrid in the heel will deliver a smoother and more plush transition from heel to toe.
- Color Variety: The May 2013 release will consist of five colorways on both the Men’s and Women’s sides, so there should be something to suit everyone’s tastes.
Men’s Colors
- Citron/Black/Green
- White/Navy/Orange
- Blue/Black/Slime
- Red/Black/Citron
- Grey/Yellow/Black
Women’s Colors
- Purple/Pink/Citron
- White/Grey/Vizipro Coral
- Citron/Black/Pink
- Blue/Orange
- Black/Pink
What do you think? Personally, I’m excited about the changes, though I do think the new overlay pattern results in a less attractive shoe than the K3.
Today Saucony began dropping a little information about the upcoming Kinvara 4, which is set to lunch on May 1, 2013. It is obvious from the pics that there are going to be some changes to the Flexfilm overlays, which were introduced in the Kinvara 3. Otherwise it appears as though the only other significant change is to the heel insert. Per Saucony:
For the Kinvara 4, we upgraded the heel insert to our PowerGrid material, which helps to improve the cushioning level of this shoe. We’ve also adjusted the FlexFilm overlays from the Kinvara 3 to the 4. By exposing more mesh in the forefoot, we improved breathability while still maintaining great lockdown, and conversely we added more FlexFilm in the midfoot and heel area to really help frame and secure the foot through all phases of your gait.
No word yet on the weight, but the outsole appears largely unchanged from the Kinvara 3. On a purely aesthetic note, the change to the Flexfilm overlays will not allow for the dramatic designs we see today in the Kinvara 3.
What do you think?