INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

$150

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

£149.99

Quick verdict

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2

$150

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (85 vs 78)
More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
A lighter option (49 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (8 vs 5 mm)

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

£149.99

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (34 vs 11 mm heel stack)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 173 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

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Kiprun Kipclimb Max· leads in 2

CushioningAffordability

Cushioning
11 mm
34 mm
Lightness
266 gTop 22%
315 g
Grip
8 mmTop 1%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%
$150Top 32%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

$150

£149.99

October 2025

2026

266 g

315 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Ultra-Technical Trail Running Shoe

Muddy & soft technical trails

ultra-technical mountain terrain, rocks, scree and mud

Faster paced trail training and short technical races in muddy conditions

Mountain ultras and long technical routes from 40 to 170 km

Cushioning

4 mm

11 mm

34 mm

7 mm

30 mm

POWERFLOW PRO lightweight responsive foam

Structured SHIFTECH+™ foam with a responsive FASTECH™ insert for balanced cushioning and rebound

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Balanced, stable cushioning for long days in the mountains

Grip & protection

STICKYGRIP™ rubber with aggressive 8mm lugs

Kiprun rubber outsole with 5 mm deep lugs

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Reinforced full rock guard covering the forefoot

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5 mm deep lugs for mud, loose rock and steep inclines

Upper & fit

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MATRYX® high-tenacity, abrasion-resistant and breathable upper

6 mm BOOMERANG footbed

Removable sockliner

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Precise fit with integrated elastic lace keeper on the tongue

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On the terrain

How INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max 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
INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2							71
Kiprun Kipclimb Max							58

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V243

Cushioning20/40
Lightness23/35
Smooth roll0/25

Kiprun Kipclimb Max55

Cushioning29/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll17/25

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

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Video Reviews

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Visual Comparison

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For value comparison: The INOV-8 Mudtalon Speed V2 ($150) provides premium features compared to the Kiprun Kipclimb Max ($149.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.