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Women's Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3

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Women's SAUCONY® PROGRID KINVARA 3 :: Look as good as you feel in the women's Saucony® ProGrid™ Kinvara 3. Light and lean this minimal running shoe has everything you need and nothing you don't. Get an exceptional fit from the innovative upper with memory foam heel pods. Enjoy a super smooth ride from strategically placed rubber and a triangular lug pattern. 6.7 ounces

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PERFORMANCE NEUTRAL [?]
If you're a runner with high arches and you love to race or train fast, Performance Neutral shoes are right for you. Enjoy a lightweight, low-to-the-ground design that's perfect for picking up speed. When choosing running shoes, find your perfect fit using this chart. Category types are based on factors like arch height, running habits and body frame.

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Features & Benefits:

  • FlexFilm™ minimizes weight and secures foot on the platform throughout the gait cycle
  • Decoupled and beveled heel design creates smoother transition to midfoot
  • XT-900 rubber on the outsole provides great traction and enhanced durability
  • 4mm heel-to-offset encourages a more balanced, powerful running form
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Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe
 
3.7

(based on 27 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (24)
  • Breathable (22)
  • Comfortable (17)
  • Fast (15)
  • Cushions impact (10)

Cons

  • Uncomfortable (8)

Best Uses

  • Road running (19)
  • Gym (3)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels full size too small

       

      Feels half size too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      77% 

      (20 reviews)

      Feels half size too big

       

      Feels full size too big

       
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      96% 

      (25 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Arch Type:
    • Average arch (19), High arch (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (17), Gym rat (6), Casual/ recreational (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (26)

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3.0

Beautiful but not so great

By .

from .

About Me Avid Athlete

Pros

  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Narrow / Tight
  • Poor Arch Support
  • Uncomfortable

Best Uses

    Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

    These are very pretty shoes. I am Saucony fan, always wear Saucony shoese and know what size works for me. I was excited to try these light weight shoes. They felt slightly tight when I first put them on and after the first mile of a warmup run, the arch in my foot started feeling strained and sore. Luckily I had another pair of Saucony shoes with me and I changed them out immediately. I still felt a little sore from the mile in these shoes, but I was able to finish my workout with no additional problems. I am shipping these pretty shoes right back!

    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too small
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow
    • Arch Type:
    • Average Arch
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    AWE-SOME!

    By Runnergirl

    from Greenwood SC

    About Me Gym Rat

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Cushions Impact
    • Fast
    • Good Traction
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Road Running

      Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

      Wore them straight from the box on a 5 mile run and they felt like a glove! Comfort and fit were exceptional! No "breaking in" necessary! Already looking forward to my next run just to wear them! Saucony has done it even better!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Average Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      4.0

      Kinvara 3

      By Julie

      from Libertyville, IL

      About Me Gym Rat

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Fast
      • Good Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • 2 Pr White Only Tore Out
      • Wears Out Quickly

      Best Uses

      • Road Running

      Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

      I have purchase my 4th pair of these. Just love them. Only problem is with the white pairs only they tear out on the sides right where the toes bend. Not sure why, the blue ones don't but I still buy them because I love that color.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Average Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      5.0

      Love this shoe

      By Fun to Run

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Avid Athlete

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accommodates Bunion
      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Fast
      • Good Arch Support
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Wears Out Quickly

      Best Uses

      • Gym

      Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

      I run 10-20 miles week and go to a boot camp class 2 days week. I use these shoes for my bootcamp class and for shorter runs and track work outs. I love these shoes. They are so comfortable and lightweight. They are wide enough in the toe box and do not have a fabric piece to rub on my bunion, yet narrow enough in heel to catch my narrow heel. The 4mm drop allows for easy midfoot strike.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Average Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No
       
      4.0

      Saucony still coming through!

      By M Runner

      from Sarasota, FL

      About Me Avid Athlete

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Road Running

        Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

        Shoes arrived on Thursday. Ran a Marathon in them on Sunday. Kinvara redesign is roomier toe box. Very comfortable. Brand is always reliable. Marathon runner for 14 years and have used Saucony for at least 12. Love the brand!

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Average Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No
         
        5.0

        I would buy this product again and again

        By Katina

        from Kennett Square, PA

        About Me Avid Athlete

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Fast
        • Fun color
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Road Running

          Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

          This is my second pair of Saucony Progrid Kinvara 3's. I love them. They are lightweight yet offer support; I even believe they have made me faster and I have set new PR's! I wore my 1st pair with well over 1,000 miles and just ordered my second pair brand new; I broke them in by running the Nike Women's Half Marathon in DC. Everyone says, you should never wear them in a race right out of the box, I did and had no problems. I highly recommend them!

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No
           
          4.0

          Love it!

          By Run wild

          from Orange County, CA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Good Arch Support
          • Great with Jeans
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Road Running

            Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

            Very comfortable light shoes; feels like minimalist shoes w some support.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too big
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No
             
            5.0

            Light and Bright

            By RunGramRun

            from Texas

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Colorful
            • Fast
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Road Running

              Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

              These are a very light weight neutral shoe - fits my needs perfectly - and you can see me coming or going!

              • Sizing:
              • Feels half size too small
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Average Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No
               
              4.0

              Love these colors!

              By Teddie

              from Cincinnati, OH

              About Me Avid Athlete

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Fast
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Poor Arch Support

              Best Uses

              • Road Running

              Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

              I bought these to run in. They are so colorful and fun, I may just use them as walking around shoes. They seem to fit and feel just like past Kinvara models.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Average Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No
               
              4.0

              Great match for my foot

              By your mom

              from CA

              About Me Avid Athlete

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Fast
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • With Orthotics/Inserts

                Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                I bought these on recommendation from a friend who suggested them based on that I am a light runner with high arches and tend to have foot pain. So far they are excellent (first ten days, 30 miles). They are so light and fast! I must add I am using a cushiony insole for high arches. Also, I was advised to order a half size up from my normal size and though it is a tad too big in the heel, I think my normal size would have been too small in the toe. I have been able to tie them in a way that keeps them snug on my heel.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No
                 
                4.0

                Very light Shoe

                By Christine the Runner

                from Lake Forest, CA

                About Me Gym Rat

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Good Arch Support
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Road Running

                  Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                  Light weight. I got custom insoles for the shoe. Feels like i'm running faster because of the shoe.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Arch Type:
                  • Average Arch
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No
                   
                  3.0

                  Top of heel high & hits Achilles tendon

                  By Race-walker

                  from Dallas & Detroit

                  About Me Avid Athlete

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Cushions Impact
                  • Durable
                  • Fast
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • Cut Too High In Back
                  • Uncomfortable

                  Best Uses

                  • Road Running

                  Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                  Unfortunately, running flat manufactures change shoes slightly each year, so the kinvara 3 is cut high in the back where as the kinvara 2 was cut low. The 3 happens to touch my Achilles tendon in a painful way because it is cut too high for me. Of course the kinvara 2 is no longer available & now the manufacturer is into kinvara 4, which I haven't tried.

                  I am a race-walker with 16 years devoted to the sport & this is not the first time I've lost my "perfect shoe."

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Arch Type:
                  • Average Arch
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No
                   
                  5.0

                  Amazing Running Shoes!!

                  By Gina

                  from Panama City, FL

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Cushions Impact
                  • Good Arch Support
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Road Running

                    Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                    I bought these shoes for training and running outdoors. I run on average 20 or more miles per week. They are super light weight, have amazing arch support and cushion around the ankle. I liked them so much, I ordered a second pair for after I wear these out. Just in case they get discontinued!

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Width:
                    • Feels true to width
                    • Arch Type:
                    • High Arch
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No
                     
                    1.0

                    Heel Pain

                    By Andrew

                    from Galax, VA

                    Pros

                      Cons

                      • Uncomfortable

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                        I bought these for my wife after reading the multiple negative reviews, I thought maybe she would still enjoy them. I have the first version of Kinvara's and love them. She didn't run more than a mile before complaining that the pain was too much to handle. We will be returning these. I hope that Saucony corrects their error with the next version they release.

                         
                        5.0

                        Great Shoe!

                        By Xtine13

                        from Chattanooga Tn

                        About Me Avid Athlete

                        Pros

                        • Breathable
                        • Comfortable
                        • Cushions Impact
                        • Fast
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Road Running

                          Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                          Is it possible to be in love with a running shoe? I think so! The Kinvara 3 is my transition shoe into a lower offset for more natural running. The upper is super comfortable, the heel collar is not at all stiff like other reviewers have stated. There is the perfect amount of cushion and it absorbs impact very well for such a light, low-profile shoe. I put on the shoe and it just disappears on my foot. I think I may be hoarding these in case I don't like the updates they make to the Kinvara 4!

                          • Sizing:
                          • Feels half size too small
                          • Width:
                          • Feels true to width
                          • Arch Type:
                          • Average Arch
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No
                           
                          5.0

                          Great Light Weight Shoe

                          By Xtine13

                          from Chattanooga Tn

                          About Me Avid Athlete

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • Breathable
                          • Comfortable
                          • Cushions Impact
                          • Fast
                          • Good Traction
                          • Lightweight

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Road Running

                            Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                            Is it possible to be in love with a running shoe? I think so! The Kinvara 3 is my transition shoe into a lower offset for more natural running. The upper is super comfortable, the heel collar is not at all stiff like other reviewers have stated. There is the perfect amount of cushion and it absorbs impact very well for such a light, low-profile shoe. I put on the shoe and it just disappears on my foot. I think I may be hoarding these in case I don't like the updates they make to the Kinvara 4!

                            • Sizing:
                            • Feels true to size
                            • Width:
                            • Feels true to width
                            • Arch Type:
                            • Average Arch
                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No
                             
                            5.0

                            Great Minimalist shoe for Supinators

                            By Flightysoul

                            from Orlando FL

                            About Me Gym Rat

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Breathable
                            • Comfortable
                            • Cushions Impact
                            • Fast
                            • Good Arch Support
                            • Good Traction
                            • Lightweight

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                                This was my first pair of Saucony running shoes. I'd tried them on at my local Dick's sporting goods and loved them but was a bit worried after reading the mixed reviews. When I got them I hit the gym and ran three miles, with a weakend version of pneumonia. I had been running in reeboks and as soon as I started I noticed how low to the ground I was. At 6'1 that's an unusual feeling but a good one. I had total control in this shoe. As someone with high arches, (extremely high) I run on the outsides of my feet and have a problem with rolling outwards. Not once in this shoe did my ankles wobble, let alone roll over. I'm very happy with this shoe, and will likely be ordering it in another color. My only complaint is that the lip on the heel is a bit hard. Not a problem on my right foot which is a bit bigger than my left, but it did blister my left foot slightly. I may have to add heel cushioning, but other than that, I absolutely love them.

                                • Sizing:
                                • Feels true to size
                                • Width:
                                • Feels true to width
                                • Arch Type:
                                • High Arch
                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No
                                 
                                1.0

                                Terrible update

                                By bookgeekgirl

                                from oakland, CA

                                About Me Avid Athlete

                                Pros

                                  Cons

                                  • Poor Cushioning
                                  • Uncomfortable

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Road Running

                                  Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                                  Oh, Saucony, what have you done? I adored my three previous pairs of Kinvaras (the 1's and 2's). ADORED them! They were by far the most comfortable running shoes I've ever worn, even on my longest runs (up to a half marathon). Lightweight, comfortable, breathable, plus they were super cute. I ordered a pair of the Kinvara 3s, despite the fact that they don't get as good of reviews, and hoped people were wrong. But nope, this is an absolutely awful update. The shoes are noticably longer and looser in the toe box, the back of the shoe around the achilles been raised and had all cushioning removed, making it horribly stiff and uncomfortable. I couldn't even wear these shoes walking around my living room, they were so uncomfortable. They're going right back, and I'm on the hunt for a new favorite running shoe :-(

                                  • Sizing:
                                  • Feels half size too big
                                  • Width:
                                  • Feels true to width
                                  • Arch Type:
                                  • Average Arch
                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No
                                   
                                  1.0

                                  stiff high heel

                                  By mk

                                  from Minneapolis, MN

                                  About Me Avid Athlete

                                  Pros

                                  • Breathable
                                  • Cushions Impact
                                  • Lightweight

                                  Cons

                                  • Narrow / Tight
                                  • Uncomfortable

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Road Running

                                  Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                                  I've used Kinvaras for the past 4 years in distance training/racing and loved them until the Kinvara 3. The top of the heel is higher and much stiffer than the previous versions and cuts into the achilles tendon when running.

                                  • Sizing:
                                  • Feels true to size
                                  • Width:
                                  • Feels true to width
                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No
                                   
                                  5.0

                                  LOVE these shoes

                                  By Patti

                                  from Chicago

                                  About Me Avid Athlete

                                  Pros

                                  • Breathable
                                  • Comfortable
                                  • Fast
                                  • Lightweight

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Road Running

                                    Comments about Womens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 3 Running Shoe:

                                    Well...I've been looking for a replacement for my Nike Skylons which were discontinued. I've tried sooo many different shoes and stumbled upon the Kinvara to try - and I took them out of the box today - ran 6 miles and fell in love. Lightweight, compfortable and lovely. Normally I would never run a race in new shoes, but these babies are coming with me on Saturday as I do a 1/2. I have never run in a shoe which didn't require some glide (bc I don't wear socks) on its first pass. I am now purchasing more....an even better replacement than I could have imagined. :)

                                    • Sizing:
                                    • Feels true to size
                                    • Width:
                                    • Feels true to width
                                    • Arch Type:
                                    • Average Arch
                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

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