Dunkin' and Saucony Give New Meaning To 'America Runs On Dunkin'

BOSTON, MA — There's new meaning to running on Dunkin' this week. As we head into marathon season Dunkin' partnered with Saucony shoes to put a little more Dunkin' in a runner's steps with a limited-edition running shoe.

The Saucony X Dunkin’ Kinvara 9 is hitting Boston area stores the first week of April. While that's a little late for anyone planning to run the Boston Marathon on April 16, a whole lot of folks might be in the market for new shoes after a certain 26.2 mile run.

Dunkin' is pretty excited about the whole shebang, from the custom packaging meant to look like a Dunkin’ Donuts box to the choice of black, orange or magenta laces.

The limited-edition version of the Kinvara 9 running shoe, which was named “Editor’s Choice” by Runner’s World in the 2018 Spring Shoe Guide, features a Strawberry Frosted Donut surrounded by sprinkles on each heel.

The Dunkin’ Donuts logo is on the shoe’s tongue, and splashy images of Hot and Iced Coffee are on the sockliner and the phrase "America Runs on Dunkin’" is right on the center heel along the reflective stripe.

The Saucony X Dunkin’ Kinvara 9 will be available for pre-order beginning March 27 at saucony.com and available for purchase starting April 3 at marathonsports.com, Marathon Sports retail locations and other select specialty running retailers.

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