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  2. Kiprun Kipsummit vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Kiprun Kipsummit vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Kiprun Kipsummit

Kiprun Kipsummit

£89.99
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

£74.99

Quick verdict

Kiprun Kipsummit

£89.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (84 vs 78)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 35 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

£74.99

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $5.99 less
  • A lighter option (47 g less)
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

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    39 mmTop 13%
    35 mmTop 43%
  • Lightness

    295 g
    248 gTop 10%
  • Grip

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

    6 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $90Top 7%
    $84Top 5%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Kiprun Kipsummit vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Kiprun Kipsummit£89.99Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL£74.99

Essentials

£89.99
£74.99
2026
2025
295 g
248 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail/Gravel Running Shoe
forest tracks, smooth paths and mixed road-to-trail
mixed terrain, gravel, paved surfaces, parks
Everyday trail runs from 5 to 42 km
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Cushioning

6 mm
8 mm
39 mm
35 mm
33 mm
27 mm
SOFTECH™ cushioning foam
optiFOAM² cushioning with dynamic rebound
Soft, high-stack cushioning
Moderate cushioning with smooth landings

Grip & protection

Rubber outsole with 4 mm lugs
Gravel Contagrip® with 2.5 mm chevron‑style lugs
Forefoot stone guard
Light protective toe cap and structured upper
4 mm lugs for mixed trails
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Upper & fit

Engineered mesh upper
Engineered mesh with TPU reinforcements
Removable sockliner
Standard sockliner
Traditional lacing with lace keeper band
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On the terrain

How Kiprun Kipsummit vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL 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
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL47

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
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL83
  • Cushioning31/40
  • Lightness27/35
  • 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 Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL?

For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipsummit ($89.99) provides premium features compared to the Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL ($84). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Kiprun Kipsummit or the Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL?

The Kiprun Kipsummit is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL in 2025.

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