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  1. Shoes
  2. INOV-8 Trailfly Pro vs Kiprun Kipsummit Race

INOV-8 Trailfly Pro vs Kiprun Kipsummit Race

INOV-8 Trailfly Pro

INOV-8 Trailfly Pro

$195
Kiprun Kipsummit Race

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

£199.99

Quick verdict

INOV-8 Trailfly Pro

$195

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $4.99 less
  • A lighter option (27 g less)

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

£199.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (91 vs 87)
  • More cushioning (37.5 vs 34 mm heel stack)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

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

INOV-8 Trailfly Pro· leads in 1

Lightness

Kiprun Kipsummit Race· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    34 mm
    38 mmTop 28%
  • Lightness

    228 gTop 4%
    255 gTop 13%
  • Grip

    4 mmTop 50%
    4 mmTop 50%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $195
    $200

Technical Specifications

Compare features between INOV-8 Trailfly Pro vs Kiprun Kipsummit Race

Best value in this comparison
Feature
INOV-8 Trailfly Pro$195Kiprun Kipsummit Race£199.99

Essentials

$195
£199.99
August 2026
February 2026
228 g
255 g

Overview

Trail Racing Shoe
Carbon-Plated Trail Racing Shoe
hard-packed and technical trails
runnable mountain trails, rocky and technical race courses
Trail races and fast training
Trail races and fast mountain ultras from 40 to 170 km

Cushioning

6 mm
6 mm
34 mm
37.5 mm
28 mm
31.5 mm
POWERFLOW ELITE supercritical TPEE foam
Supercritical 100% ATPU foam with patented carbon plate
Responsive with genuine ground feel
Plush yet propulsive cushioning for long efforts

Grip & protection

Graphene-enhanced G-GRIP with 4 mm chevron lugs
Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 4 mm Traction Lugs
Partial outsole that adapts to the ground
Carbon plate and anti-torsion elements
4 mm chevron lugs
4 mm Vibram® Megagrip Litebase Traction Lugs

Upper & fit

Lightweight engineered mesh
Patented lightweight, breathable sock-like upper that keeps debris out
Removable sockliner
Removable sockliner
Foot-shaped fit
Sock-like bootie with lace keeper on the tongue
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On the terrain

How INOV-8 Trailfly Pro vs Kiprun Kipsummit Race 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 groundAverage
INOV-8 Trailfly Pro64
Kiprun Kipsummit Race62

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

INOV-8 Trailfly Pro87
  • Cushioning29/40
  • Lightness33/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Kiprun Kipsummit Race86
  • Cushioning35/40
  • Lightness26/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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Video Reviews

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INOV-8 Trailfly Pro

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

Visual Comparison

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INOV-8 Trailfly Pro
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: INOV-8 Trailfly Pro vs Kiprun Kipsummit Race?

For value comparison: The INOV-8 Trailfly Pro ($195) offers better affordability compared to the Kiprun Kipsummit Race ($199.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the INOV-8 Trailfly Pro or the Kiprun Kipsummit Race?

The INOV-8 Trailfly Pro is newer: it came out in August 2026, and the Kiprun Kipsummit Race in February 2026.

Looking for alternatives to INOV-8 Trailfly Pro?

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1Mount to Coast M1
Mount to Coast M1

Mount to Coast

$195Score 86−1

Better than INOV-8 Trailfly Pro at:

  • More cushioning (38 vs 34 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
Compare with INOV-8 Trailfly Pro
2Altra Olympus 7
Altra Olympus 7

Altra

$195Score 67−20

Better than INOV-8 Trailfly Pro at:

  • A lower drop (0 vs 6 mm)
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3Kailas Fuga Ex 330
Kailas Fuga Ex 330

Kailas

$199+$4Score 97+10

Better than INOV-8 Trailfly Pro at:

  • A higher overall score (97 vs 87)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 34 mm heel stack)
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