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  1. Shoes
  2. Kiprun Kipclimb vs New Balance Tektrel

Kiprun Kipclimb vs New Balance Tektrel

Kiprun Kipclimb

Kiprun Kipclimb

£99.99
New Balance Tektrel

New Balance Tektrel

$90

Quick verdict

Kiprun Kipclimb

£99.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (77 vs 63)
  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 2.4 mm)

New Balance Tektrel

$90

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $9.99 less
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
  • A lighter option (12 g less)
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

Kiprun Kipclimb· leads in 1

Grip

New Balance Tektrel· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

CushioningAffordability
  • Cushioning

    32 mm
    32 mm
  • Lightness

    305 g
    293 g
  • Grip

    5 mmTop 13%
    2.4 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $100Top 9%
    $90Top 8%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Kiprun Kipclimb vs New Balance Tektrel

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Kiprun Kipclimb£99.99New Balance Tektrel$90

Essentials

£99.99
$90
2026
2024
305 g
293 g

Overview

Technical Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
technical mountain trails, steep climbs, rocks, roots and mud
Trails and mixed surfaces
Technical mountain trails up to 42 km
Trail running and outdoor activities

Cushioning

6 mm
8 mm
32 mm
32.2 mm
26 mm
24.2 mm
SHIFTECH+™ foam with firm, stable cushioning
Performance cushioning midsole
Firm and stable for precise footing
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Grip & protection

Kiprun rubber outsole with 5 mm deep lugs
AT Tread rubber with aggressive lug design
Reinforced rock guard and toe protection
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5 mm deep lugs for rock, mud and steep inclines
—

Upper & fit

All-over woven upper, highly durable
—
Removable sockliner
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Integrated elastic lace keeper on the tongue
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On the terrain

How Kiprun Kipclimb vs New Balance Tektrel 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
Kiprun Kipclimb59
New Balance Tektrel40

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
New Balance Tektrel66
  • Cushioning26/40
  • Lightness15/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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

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Video Reviews

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Kiprun Kipclimb

New Balance Tektrel

Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Kiprun Kipclimb vs New Balance Tektrel?

For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipclimb ($99.99) provides premium features compared to the New Balance Tektrel ($90). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Kiprun Kipclimb or the New Balance Tektrel?

The Kiprun Kipclimb is newer: it came out in 2026, and the New Balance Tektrel in 2024.

Looking for alternatives to Kiprun Kipclimb?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1Kiprun Race Light
Kiprun Race Light

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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2Joma Sima
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)
Compare with Kiprun Kipclimb
3Joma Rase
Joma Rase

Joma

$106+$6.01Score 73−4

Better than Kiprun Kipclimb at:

  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
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