
Kiprun
Better than Kiprun Race Light at:
- More cushioning (32 vs 18 mm heel stack)
The Kiprun Race Light is a lightweight trail running shoe with UP'BAR propulsion, MATRYX® upper, and 5 mm lugs designed for competitive trail running.

£100
Cheaper than 84% of shoes · category average ≈ £129
Lowest price £100 at Kiprun, of 2 shops compared
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Key specs
Best for: Competitive trail running, fast trail workouts, intervals, races up to 40 km
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
Strengths
Weak points
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
Compare features between Kiprun Race Light
How Kiprun Race Light 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 ground | Average | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 |
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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At $100, the Kiprun Race Light represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.
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