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  1. Shoes
  2. Kiprun Kipsummit WP vs Merrell Morphlite

Kiprun Kipsummit WP vs Merrell Morphlite

Kiprun Kipsummit WP

Kiprun Kipsummit WP

£109.99
Merrell Morphlite

Merrell Morphlite

$110

Quick verdict

Kiprun Kipsummit WP

£109.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (78 vs 70)
  • More cushioning (39 vs 26.5 mm heel stack)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3 mm)

Merrell Morphlite

$110

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (105 g less)
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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 WP· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

Merrell Morphlite· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    39 mmTop 13%
    27 mm
  • Lightness

    320 g
    215 gTop 3%
  • Grip

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

    6 mm
    6.5 mm
  • Affordability

    $110Top 12%
    $110Top 14%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Kiprun Kipsummit WP vs Merrell Morphlite

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Kiprun Kipsummit WP£109.99Merrell Morphlite$110

Essentials

£109.99
$110
2026
2024
320 g
215 g

Overview

Waterproof Trail Running Shoe
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
wet, muddy and cold trails
Road and light trails
Rainy and winter trail runs from 5 to 42 km
Trail running, mixed terrain, road-to-trail runs

Cushioning

6 mm
6.5 mm
39 mm
26.5 mm
33 mm
20 mm
SOFTECH™ cushioning foam
FloatPro™ Foam for lightweight, durable cushioning
Soft cushioning with dry feet in bad weather
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Grip & protection

Rubber outsole with 4 mm lugs
Merrell sticky rubber with dual lug pattern for traction on road and trail
Forefoot stone guard and anti-torsion elements
—
4 mm lugs for mixed trails
—

Upper & fit

Hydrophobic upper with waterproof membrane
Jacquard with internal bootie for secure fit
Removable sockliner
50% recycled EVA foam with recycled mesh cover
Traditional lacing with lace keeper
Traditional lacing
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On the terrain

How Kiprun Kipsummit WP vs Merrell Morphlite 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 WP49
Merrell Morphlite52

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Kiprun Kipsummit WP71
  • Cushioning38/40
  • Lightness8/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Merrell Morphlite80
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness35/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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

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Merrell Morphlite

Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Kiprun Kipsummit WP vs Merrell Morphlite?

For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipsummit WP ($109.99) offers better affordability compared to the Merrell Morphlite ($110). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Kiprun Kipsummit WP or the Merrell Morphlite?

The Kiprun Kipsummit WP is newer: it came out in 2026, and the Merrell Morphlite in 2024.

Looking for alternatives to Kiprun Kipsummit WP?

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1Kiprun MT Cushion 2
Kiprun MT Cushion 2

Kiprun

$109.99Score 87+9

Better than Kiprun Kipsummit WP at:

  • A higher overall score (87 vs 78)
  • A lighter option (38 g less)
  • A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
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2Puma Electrify Nitro 4
Puma Electrify Nitro 4

Puma

$110+$0.01Score 80+2

Better than Kiprun Kipsummit WP at:

  • A lighter option (35 g less)
Compare with Kiprun Kipsummit WP
3Brooks Divide 6
Brooks Divide 6

Brooks

$110+$0.01Score 72−6

Better than Kiprun Kipsummit WP at:

  • A lighter option (35 g less)
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