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Saucony does this with many shoes, especially the Kinvara series and some people may find the arch irritating but I tend to enjoy from a point of guiding the foot without forcing it to do anything like many traditional stability features do. To me it feels like a prioprioceptive cue due to the mild touch of EVA to the arch to remind some of my muscles to continue working with a little extra to cushion medial movement. Saucony simply put a little more midsole material in the arch. It is not posting or a different density of foam.

The A6 and Kinvara both have EVA built up under the arch, which is not intrusive, but due to the pattern of EVA creates a mild feeling of arch support. Thoughts as a DPT (Student): Saucony uses many aspects that I have discussed previously that other companies don't necessarily take advantage of for creating a stable shoe. My favorite part is that despite the lack of outsole nubs, they still have great grip on roads even after rain. They are larger than previous versions, however they still perform well on XC courses. The Type A6 also has drainage holes are a little annoying in terms of picking up rocks. The heel to toe drop is low at 4-5mm which is typical for racing flats in this range. Additionally, the ride is consistent from heel to toe, which definitely contributes to the smooth ride. I expected the simple EVA midsole to not provide a great deal of cushion, but the ride is cushioned for a racing flat. With over 50 miles I am seeing very little wear despite tough workouts and races on a variety of races. Now without the nubs and the additional EVA pads on the bottom, the outsole is much more durable than in the past. In the past, the Type A series used nubs for additional grip on the road that fell off very quickly. There are no stitching seams in the shoe whatsoever, so wearing it barefoot is easy, and at 6.5 ounces, you might as well be wearing clouds.Sole/Ride/Drop: The sole is made of a simple EVA sole. Obviously, whoever designed this shoe designed it with a barefoot runner in mind, as the tongue tag is embossed flush with the fabric, the tongue itself has elastic bands on either side to move up and down with the foot, and two very cool hydro-pockets on either side of the heel at the achilles tendon make for a snugger fit (which is good b/c this shoe runs about half a size large). Ridiculously cool shoe to run in ~ like someone turned on the AC ~ and I wear this shoe barefoot.

The breathability is unmatched, with mesh in the uppers and perforated holes in the sole, heel, and toe box. After trying on 5 or 6 other pairs, the A4 stood out from the crowd. I’ve been a barefoot (Vibram) trail runner for over a year now but needed something a tad less minimalist for hard pavement street running, but which nonetheless gave me a similar Vibram feel. After 215 miles, this is what the sole of his shoe looks like:

Saucony w grid type a4 update#

Update : A reader (thanks Gilbert!) indicated that he has some concerns with durability on the Grid Type A4. Compared to the Kinvara’s, I think these might be a better choice for someone really trying to run more forefoot and really feel the ground to gain feedback and stay on top of their form.”

The A4’s, while they have a very similar heel/forefoot differential to the Kinvara’s, (4mm), are a little closer to the ground and have a little less cushioning but it seems just cushy enough to be very comfortable. Getting rid of a big heel allowed me to start running in a more natural barefoot-like” form. Along the way I learned that for me the biggest obstacle was the raised heel that most running shoes seem to have.

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I’ve gone through countless sneakers (Brooks Launch, Nike Free Run+, Saucony Kinvara, and Newtons, most recently) in an effort to find the right shoe for me. “I just got back from my first run in them and although it’s a little early to give a thorough review, I must say that if they continue to feel/perform like they did today, they will definitely be my primary running shoe for a long time to come. Update 6/7/10: Below are some initial thoughts that a reader, Todd L., sent to me regarding his experience with the Grid Type A4. Sole of the Saucony Grid Type A4 – Note the drainage holes.ĭon’t know much else about this shoe (other than that it seems overpriced for a flat at an MSRP of $95.00 – Update: thanks to Lisa in the comments for pointing out that it’s selling for $79.95 at Running Warehouse), but it looks like it has the potential to be another strong offering from Saucony – if you’ve tried it and have thoughts, feel free to leave a comment.