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Better than Kiprun Kipsummit Race at:
- A lighter option (25 g less)


Kiprun Kipsummit Race
£199.99
The better pick if you want:
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
$199.95
The better pick if you want:
No clear advantage on the specs we track.
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 2
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2· leads in 1
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
Compare features between Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
How Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs Salomon S/Lab Genesis 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.
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Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipsummit Race ($199.99) offers better affordability compared to the Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2 ($200). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
The Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2 is newer: it came out in August 2026, and the Kiprun Kipsummit Race in February 2026.
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