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Better than Kiprun Kipsummit Race at:
- A lighter option (25 g less)
The Kiprun Kipsummit Race is Kiprun's carbon-plated trail racing shoe, with a supercritical ATPU foam midsole, a patented carbon plate, a Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole and a sock-like upper for fast, runnable mountain ultras.

£199.99
Pricier than 95% of shoes · category average ≈ £129
Lowest price £199.99 at Kiprun, of 2 shops compared
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Key specs
Best for: Trail races and fast mountain ultras from 40 to 170 km
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
Strengths
Weak points
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
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How 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.
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Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
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At $199.99, the Kiprun Kipsummit Race represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.
The Kiprun Kipsummit Race was released in February 2026.
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