
Kiprun
Better than Kiprun Kipclimb Max at:
- A higher overall score (88 vs 78)
- More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
- A lighter option (35 g less)


Kiprun Kipclimb Max
£149.99
The better pick if you want:
Salomon Genesis
€150
The better pick if you want:
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
Kiprun Kipclimb Max· leads in 3
Salomon Genesis· leads in 1
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
Compare features between Kiprun Kipclimb Max vs Salomon Genesis
How Kiprun Kipclimb Max vs Salomon Genesis 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | |||||||
| 60 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

Help the community by answering

Help the community by answering
Watch real-world YouTube reviews from content creators and the Trail Running community.
See the differences between Kiprun Kipclimb Max and Salomon Genesis in a side-by-side slider comparison.
Answers based on product data and key differences.
Can't find what you're looking for? Ask anything about Kiprun Kipclimb Max vs Salomon Genesis and our AI will answer.
For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipclimb Max ($149.99) offers better affordability compared to the Salomon Genesis ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
The Kiprun Kipclimb Max is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Salomon Genesis in 2024.
Closest in price, with what each one does better.

Kiprun
Better than Kiprun Kipclimb Max at:

Hoka
Better than Kiprun Kipclimb Max at:

Salomon
Better than Kiprun Kipclimb Max at: