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  1. Shoes
  2. Joma Sierra 7 vs Kiprun XT8

Joma Sierra 7 vs Kiprun XT8

Joma Sierra 7

Joma Sierra 7

€89
Kiprun XT8

Kiprun XT8

£79.99

Quick verdict

Joma Sierra 7

€89

The better pick if you want:

  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
  • A lighter option (17 g less)

Kiprun XT8

£79.99

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $9.01 less
  • Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 4.2 mm)
SpecsReview8Alternatives5

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

Joma Sierra 7· leads in 1

Lightness

Kiprun XT8· leads in 1

Grip

Tied

Affordability
  • Lightness

    298 g
    315 g
  • Grip

    4.2 mmTop 30%
    5 mmTop 13%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    7 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $89Top 6%
    $80Top 3%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Joma Sierra 7 vs Kiprun XT8

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Joma Sierra 7€89Kiprun XT8£79.99

Essentials

€89
£79.99
298 g
315 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical to medium trails
mixed trails, mud and wet rock
Trail running training and medium-distance runs on technical terrain
Versatile trail running from 0 to 80 km

Cushioning

7 mm
8 mm
Phylon with FOAM REACTIVE cushioning
Kalensole cushioning foam
—
Balanced cushioning

Grip & protection

DURABILITY rubber with grip studs
Grip rubber for wet rock with reworked heel rubber for durability
—
PU perimeter reinforcements
—
Wide-spaced 5 mm mud-shedding lugs

Upper & fit

—
Mesh upper with PU perimeter supports for lockdown
—
Removable sockliner
—
Traditional lacing
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On the terrain

How Joma Sierra 7 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 groundAverage
Joma Sierra 753
Kiprun XT857

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Joma Sierra 759
  • Cushioning22/40
  • Lightness14/35
  • Smooth roll23/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, 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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Joma Sierra 7

Kiprun XT8

Visual Comparison

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Joma Sierra 7
Kiprun XT8

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Which offers better value: Joma Sierra 7 vs Kiprun XT8?

For value comparison: The Joma Sierra 7 ($89) 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.

Looking for alternatives to Joma Sierra 7?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1Kiprun Kipsummit
Kiprun Kipsummit

Kiprun

$89.99+$0.99Score 84+5

Better than Joma Sierra 7 at:

  • A higher overall score (84 vs 79)
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2Kiprun MT3
Kiprun MT3

Kiprun

$89.99+$0.99Score 70−9
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3New Balance Tektrel
New Balance Tektrel

New Balance

$90+$1Score 63−16

Better than Joma Sierra 7 at:

  • A lighter option (5 g less)
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