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  1. Shoes
  2. Kiprun Kipsummit vs New Balance Tektrel

Kiprun Kipsummit vs New Balance Tektrel

Kiprun Kipsummit

Kiprun Kipsummit

£89.99
New Balance Tektrel

New Balance Tektrel

$90

Quick verdict

Kiprun Kipsummit

£89.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (84 vs 63)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 32.2 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.4 mm)

New Balance Tektrel

$90

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

SpecsReview9Alternatives5

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· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

New Balance Tektrel· leads in none

Tied

LightnessAffordability
  • Cushioning

    39 mmTop 13%
    32 mm
  • Lightness

    295 g
    293 g
  • Grip

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

    6 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $90Top 7%
    $90Top 8%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Kiprun Kipsummit vs New Balance Tektrel

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Kiprun Kipsummit£89.99New Balance Tektrel$90

Essentials

£89.99
$90
2026
2024
295 g
293 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
forest tracks, smooth paths and mixed road-to-trail
Trails and mixed surfaces
Everyday trail runs from 5 to 42 km
Trail running and outdoor activities

Cushioning

6 mm
8 mm
39 mm
32.2 mm
33 mm
24.2 mm
SOFTECH™ cushioning foam
Performance cushioning midsole
Soft, high-stack cushioning
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Grip & protection

Rubber outsole with 4 mm lugs
AT Tread rubber with aggressive lug design
Forefoot stone guard
—
4 mm lugs for mixed trails
—

Upper & fit

Engineered mesh upper
—
Removable sockliner
—
Traditional lacing with lace keeper band
—
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On the terrain

How Kiprun Kipsummit vs New Balance Tektrel 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 Kipsummit53
New Balance Tektrel40

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Kiprun Kipsummit78
  • Cushioning38/40
  • Lightness15/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
New Balance Tektrel66
  • Cushioning26/40
  • Lightness15/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Kiprun Kipsummit vs New Balance Tektrel?

For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipsummit ($89.99) offers better affordability compared to the New Balance Tektrel ($90). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Kiprun Kipsummit or the New Balance Tektrel?

The Kiprun Kipsummit is newer: it came out in 2026, and the New Balance Tektrel in 2024.

Looking for alternatives to Kiprun Kipsummit?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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2Nike Juniper Trail 3
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Nike

$90+$0.01Score 54−30
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3Joma Sierra 7
Joma Sierra 7

Joma

$89−$0.99Score 79−5
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