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Saucony Kilkenny XC4
The Saucony Kilkenny XC4 is a cross country racing spike designed for any distance, although it's best suited for distances up to approximately 15k. It is a continuation of the Saucony’s popular Kilkenny XC series, which has steadily improved in popularity over the past few years.
Saucony (sponsors of the English National Cross Country and many other cross country events) has taken great pains recently to reinvent itself to appeal to younger runners, as well as a more traditional market. The bright and bold new colours of the XC4 helps them in their quest to become one of the coolest brands in cross country running shoes.
The Kilkenny line (named in honour of enthusiastic Irish cross country runners everywhere) has sold very well and has built up a loyal following. There are enough new features to freshen up a line that was getting a little bit stagnant, yet enough features remain familiar to reassure its base of loyal fans. For example, the shoe retains its familiar feel because the midsole has not been altered.
Some of the changes include a new air mesh upper (like the Kinvara) with a lighter weight and a synthetic suede overlay. Also, the configuration has been changed from six pins to four, in order to further lighten the weight without sacrificing traction.
The upper is constructed from a blend of breathable air mesh with suede overlays. The midsole, made from responsive low-profile CM-EVA, has not been changed from the XC3.
This XC4 version of the Kilkenny line continues to deliver top-quality performance. It’s still an excellent racing shoe for all types of cross country terrain.