Kiprun Kipclimb vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Kiprun Kipclimb

£99.99

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

£149.99

Quick verdict

Kiprun Kipclimb

£99.99

The better pick if you want:

To spend $50 less
A lighter option (10 g less)

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

£149.99

The better pick if you want:

More cushioning (34 vs 32 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (4 vs 6 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…).

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Kiprun Kipclimb· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Kiprun Kipclimb Max· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Grip

Cushioning
32 mm
34 mm
Lightness
305 g
315 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$100Top 9%
$150Top 32%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Kiprun Kipclimb vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max

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Essentials

£99.99

£149.99

2026

305 g

315 g

Overview

Technical Trail Running Shoe

Ultra-Technical Trail Running Shoe

technical mountain trails, steep climbs, rocks, roots and mud

ultra-technical mountain terrain, rocks, scree and mud

Technical mountain trails up to 42 km

Mountain ultras and long technical routes from 40 to 170 km

Cushioning

6 mm

4 mm

32 mm

34 mm

26 mm

30 mm

SHIFTECH+™ foam with firm, stable cushioning

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

Firm and stable for precise footing

Balanced, stable cushioning for long days in the mountains

Grip & protection

Kiprun rubber outsole with 5 mm deep lugs

Reinforced rock guard and toe protection

Reinforced full rock guard covering the forefoot

5 mm deep lugs for rock, mud and steep inclines

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

Upper & fit

All-over woven upper, highly durable

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

Removable sockliner

Integrated elastic lace keeper on the tongue

Precise fit with integrated elastic lace keeper on the tongue

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On the terrain

How Kiprun Kipclimb 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
Kiprun Kipclimb							59
Kiprun Kipclimb Max							58

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Kiprun Kipclimb54

Cushioning25/40
Lightness12/35
Smooth roll17/25

Kiprun Kipclimb Max55

Cushioning29/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll17/25

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Video Reviews

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Kiprun Kipclimb vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max?

For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipclimb ($99.99) offers better affordability compared to the Kiprun Kipclimb Max ($149.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Kiprun Kipclimb or the Kiprun Kipclimb Max?

Both came out in 2026.

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Kiprun

$100+$0.01Score 85+8

Better than Kiprun Kipclimb at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 77)
More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
A lighter option (65 g less)

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Joma Sima

Joma

$96−$3.99Score 77

Better than Kiprun Kipclimb at:

To spend $3.99 less
More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)

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Joma Rase

Joma

$106+$6.01Score 73−4

Better than Kiprun Kipclimb at:

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Shoes

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

Kiprun Kipclimb· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability

Kiprun Kipclimb Max· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Grip

Cushioning
32 mm
34 mm
Lightness
305 g
315 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$100Top 9%
$150Top 32%

Pick a ground

Average

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Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Kiprun Kipclimb vs Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Kiprun Kipclimb

Kiprun Kipclimb Max

Quick verdict

Spec profile