The Saucony Kinvara 12 was replaced by the Saucony Kinvara 16
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Altra Experience Flow 3, 76% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Saucony Kinvara line. Compared with the Saucony Kinvara 12: 0.5 mm less heel stack and 7 g lighter, with the same drop.
−0.5mm stack±0mm drop−7gWhy the Altra Experience Flow 3
Compared with the Saucony Kinvara 12: 3.5 mm more heel stack and 42 g heavier, with the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
+3.5mm stack±0mm drop+42g| Spec | Saucony Kinvara 12 | Altra Experience Flow 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 28.5 mm | 32 mm |
| Drop | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 255 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Saucony Kinvara 12.
- +1.5mm stack+2mm dropRRP £140
- +5mm stack+1mm drop+2gRRP —
- −1.5mm stack+4mm drop+39.3gRRP £110
Saucony Kinvara 12: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Saucony Kinvara 12?
The Saucony Kinvara 16 is the current version of the Saucony Kinvara line. Versions in between: Saucony Kinvara 13, Saucony Kinvara 14 and Saucony Kinvara 15.
What is the closest alternative to the Saucony Kinvara 12 from another brand?
On published specs, the Altra Experience Flow 3, at 76% spec similarity. Compared with the Saucony Kinvara 12: 3.5 mm more heel stack and 42 g heavier, with the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the Saucony Kinvara 16 different from the Saucony Kinvara 12?
On published specs, going from the Saucony Kinvara 12 to the Saucony Kinvara 16: 0.5 mm less heel stack and 7 g lighter, with the same drop.
Is the Saucony Kinvara 12 still available?
Trova lists the Saucony Kinvara 12 as discontinued; the current version of the Saucony Kinvara line is the Saucony Kinvara 16. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Saucony Kinvara 12?
Published specs for the Saucony Kinvara 12: 28.5 mm stack, 4 mm drop, 213 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a neutral road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Saucony Kinvara 12.
Saucony Kinvara 12 specs →