Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs Kiprun XT8

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

€80

Kiprun XT8

£79.99

Quick verdict

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

€80

The better pick if you want:

More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)

Kiprun XT8

£79.99

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (79 vs 61)
A lighter option (51 g less)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2· leads in none

Kiprun XT8· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
30 mm
No data
Lightness
366 g
315 g
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$80Top 4%
$80Top 3%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs Kiprun XT8

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

€80

£79.99

2024

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366 g

315 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Trail and mountain trails

mixed trails, mud and wet rock

Trail running, mountain runs, wet and technical terrain

Versatile trail running from 0 to 80 km

Cushioning

10 mm

8 mm

30 mm

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20 mm

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LIGHTMOTION cushioning for comfort and support

Kalensole cushioning foam

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Balanced cushioning

Grip & protection

Traxion rubber outsole with multi‑directional lugs for grip

Grip rubber for wet rock with reworked heel rubber for durability

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PU perimeter reinforcements

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Wide-spaced 5 mm mud-shedding lugs

Upper & fit

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Mesh upper with PU perimeter supports for lockdown

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Removable sockliner

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Traditional lacing

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On the terrain

How Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs Kiprun XT8 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2							45
Kiprun XT8							57

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 247

Cushioning22/40
Lightness0/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Kiprun XT848

Cushioning22/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll17/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Video Reviews

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Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

Kiprun XT8

Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs Kiprun XT8?

For value comparison: The Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 ($80) provides premium features compared to the Kiprun XT8 ($79.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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$80Score 68+7

Better than Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 at:

A higher overall score (68 vs 61)
A lighter option (80 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)

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Asics Gel Venture 11

Asics

$80Score 62+1

Better than Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 at:

A lighter option (40 g less)
More cushioning (35.5 vs 30 mm heel stack)

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Joma Sierra 6

Joma

$78−$2Score 67+6

Better than Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 at:

A higher overall score (67 vs 61)
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A lighter option (76 g less)

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2· leads in none

Kiprun XT8· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
30 mm
No data
Lightness
366 g
315 g
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$80Top 4%
$80Top 3%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

Kiprun XT8

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs Kiprun XT8

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

Kiprun XT8

Quick verdict

Spec profile