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  1. Shoes
  2. Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Mount to Coast M1

Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Mount to Coast M1

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

£199.99
Mount to Coast M1

Mount to Coast M1

$195

Quick verdict

Kiprun Kipsummit Race

£199.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (91 vs 86)
  • A lighter option (25 g less)

Mount to Coast M1

$195

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $4.99 less
  • A lower drop (4 vs 6 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

Lightness

Mount to Coast M1· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    38 mmTop 28%
    38 mmTop 23%
  • Lightness

    255 gTop 13%
    280 gTop 39%
  • Grip

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

    6 mm
    4 mm
  • Affordability

    $200
    $195

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Mount to Coast M1

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Kiprun Kipsummit Race£199.99Mount to Coast M1$195

Essentials

£199.99
$195
February 2026
August 2026
255 g
280 g

Overview

Carbon-Plated Trail Racing Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
runnable mountain trails, rocky and technical race courses
mountain trails, mixed and moderately technical terrain
Trail races and fast mountain ultras from 40 to 170 km
Mountain ultras and long trail races (UTMB, Western States)

Cushioning

6 mm
4 mm
37.5 mm
38 mm
31.5 mm
34 mm
Supercritical 100% ATPU foam with patented carbon plate
JETCELL aliphatic TPU-based foam for high energy return
Plush yet propulsive cushioning for long efforts
Stable, cushioned ride for long hours on feet

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 4 mm Traction Lugs
Full-coverage Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with ~4 mm lugs
Carbon plate and anti-torsion elements
Protective toe bumper and integrated gaiter attachment
4 mm Vibram® Megagrip Litebase Traction Lugs
Vibram Megagrip rubber with multidirectional lugs

Upper & fit

Patented lightweight, breathable sock-like upper that keeps debris out
Lightweight mesh with perforated semi-gusseted tongue
Removable sockliner
Removable cushioned sockliner
Sock-like bootie with lace keeper on the tongue
TunedFit dual-lacing system for independent midfoot and forefoot tension
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On the terrain

How Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Mount to Coast M1 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
Mount to Coast M159

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
Mount to Coast M180
  • Cushioning36/40
  • Lightness19/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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 Mount to Coast M1?

For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipsummit Race ($199.99) provides premium features compared to the Mount to Coast M1 ($195). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Kiprun Kipsummit Race or the Mount to Coast M1?

The Mount to Coast M1 is newer: it came out in August 2026, and the Kiprun Kipsummit Race in February 2026.

Looking for alternatives to Kiprun Kipsummit Race?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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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)
Compare with Kiprun Kipsummit Race
3Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2

Salomon

$200+$0.01Score 84−7
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