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  2. Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

£199.99
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

$200

Quick verdict

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

£199.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (91 vs 87)
  • More cushioning (37.5 vs 25 mm heel stack)

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

$200

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (45 g less)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 4 mm)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

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 Kipsummit Race· leads in 1

Cushioning

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    38 mmTop 28%
    25 mm
  • Lightness

    255 gTop 13%
    210 gTop 1%
  • Grip

    4 mmTop 50%
    5 mmTop 13%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $200
    $200

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Kiprun Kipsummit Race£199.99Merrell MTL Skyfire 2$200

Essentials

£199.99
$200
February 2026
April 2023
255 g
210 g

Overview

Carbon-Plated Trail Racing Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
runnable mountain trails, rocky and technical race courses
Technical trails
Trail races and fast mountain ultras from 40 to 170 km
Fast technical trail running and racing

Cushioning

6 mm
6 mm
37.5 mm
25 mm
31.5 mm
19 mm
Supercritical 100% ATPU foam with patented carbon plate
Dual density FloatPro™ foam
Plush yet propulsive cushioning for long efforts
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Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 4 mm Traction Lugs
Vibram® MegaGrip high performance rubber
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
EVA foam footbed
Sock-like bootie with lace keeper on the tongue
—
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On the terrain

How Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 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 Kipsummit Race62
Merrell MTL Skyfire 274

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
Merrell MTL Skyfire 272
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness35/35
  • Smooth roll17/25

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

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Kiprun Kipsummit Race

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Merrell MTL Skyfire 2?

For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipsummit Race ($199.99) offers better affordability compared to the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 ($200). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Kiprun Kipsummit Race or the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2?

The Kiprun Kipsummit Race is newer: it came out in February 2026, and the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 in April 2023.

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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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2Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2

Salomon

$200+$0.01Score 84−7
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3Merrell MTL Adapt
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$200+$0.01Score 80−11
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