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  2. Kiprun Kipsummit Race

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

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.

Kiprun Kipsummit Race
Kiprun·Shoes
#9 of 174 shoes by score5 video reviews

£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

Weight
255 g
Drop
6 mm
Heel Stack
37.5 mm
Forefoot Stack
31.5 mm

Best for: Trail races and fast mountain ultras from 40 to 170 km

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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

Strengths

CushioningLightness

Weak points

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    38 mmTop 28%
  • Lightness

    255 gTop 13%
  • Grip

    4 mmTop 50%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $200

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

£199.99
February 2026
255 g

Overview

Carbon-Plated Trail Racing Shoe
runnable mountain trails, rocky and technical race courses
Trail races and fast mountain ultras from 40 to 170 km

Cushioning

6 mm
37.5 mm
31.5 mm
Supercritical 100% ATPU foam with patented carbon plate
Plush yet propulsive cushioning for long efforts

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 4 mm Traction Lugs
Carbon plate and anti-torsion elements
4 mm Vibram® Megagrip Litebase Traction Lugs

Upper & fit

Patented lightweight, breathable sock-like upper that keeps debris out
Removable sockliner
Sock-like bootie with lace keeper on the tongue
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On the terrain

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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Kiprun Kipsummit Race62

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Kiprun Kipsummit Race86
  • Cushioning35/40
  • Lightness26/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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Kiprun Kipsummit Race

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Is the Kiprun Kipsummit Race a good investment for trail running in 2026?

At $199.99, the Kiprun Kipsummit Race represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.

When was the Kiprun Kipsummit Race released?

The Kiprun Kipsummit Race was released in February 2026.

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1NNormal Kjerag Brut
NNormal Kjerag Brut

NNormal

$200+$0.01Score 91

Better than Kiprun Kipsummit Race at:

  • A lighter option (25 g less)
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2Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

Merrell

$200+$0.01Score 87−4

Better than Kiprun Kipsummit Race at:

  • A lighter option (45 g less)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 4 mm)
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3Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2

Salomon

$200+$0.01Score 84−7
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