Altra Torin 9vsSaucony Kinvara 16
The Altra Torin 9 and Saucony Kinvara 16 score 66% on spec similarity. Going from the Altra Torin 9 to the Saucony Kinvara 16: 4 mm more drop and 63 g lighter, with the same heel stack.
Side by side
The Δ column is the Saucony Kinvara 16 minus the Altra Torin 9. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.
| Spec | Altra Torin 9 | Saucony Kinvara 16 | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 28 mm | 28 mm | ±0mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28 mm | 24 mm | −4mm |
| Drop | 0 mm | 4 mm | +4mm |
| Weight | 269 g | 206 g | −63g |
| RRP (GBP) | £135 | £120 | −£15 |
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer | same |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral | same |
| Surface | Road | Road | same |
| Status | Current | Current | same |
Who should pick which
Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.
if you want:
- a higher heel-to-toe drop (4 vs 0 mm)
- a lighter shoe (206 vs 269 g)
- a lower RRP (£120 vs £135)
Altra Torin 9 vs Saucony Kinvara 16: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
Which is lighter, the Altra Torin 9 or the Saucony Kinvara 16?
The Saucony Kinvara 16, at 206 g vs 269 g, 63 g lighter on published figures. Weights are as published; reference size for both: men's (size not stated).
Which has more cushioning stack, the Altra Torin 9 or the Saucony Kinvara 16?
They publish the same heel stack: 28 mm. Forefoot stack: 28 mm for the Altra Torin 9 and 24 mm for the Saucony Kinvara 16.
What's the drop difference between the Altra Torin 9 and the Saucony Kinvara 16?
4 mm. The Altra Torin 9 has a 0 mm drop and the Saucony Kinvara 16 a 4 mm drop.
Which is cheaper, the Altra Torin 9 or the Saucony Kinvara 16?
The Saucony Kinvara 16 has the lower UK RRP: £120 vs £135. Retailer prices can differ from RRP.
How similar are the Altra Torin 9 and the Saucony Kinvara 16?
They score 66% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.