Kiprun XT8

The Kiprun XT8 is a versatile, affordable trail shoe with Kalensole cushioning, wide-spaced 5 mm mud-shedding lugs and grippy rubber for wet rock, suited to trail runs up to 80 km.

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£79.99

Cheaper than 93% of shoes · category average ≈ £129

Lowest price £79.99 at Kiprun, of 2 shops compared

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Key specs

Weight: 315 g
Drop: 8 mm
Shoe Type: Trail Running Shoe
Midsole: Kalensole cushioning foam

Best for: Versatile trail running from 0 to 80 km

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

Strengths

GripAffordability

Weak points

Lightness

Lightness
315 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$80Top 3%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

£79.99

315 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

mixed trails, mud and wet rock

Versatile trail running from 0 to 80 km

Cushioning

8 mm

Kalensole cushioning foam

Balanced cushioning

Grip & protection

Grip rubber for wet rock with reworked heel rubber for durability

PU perimeter reinforcements

Wide-spaced 5 mm mud-shedding lugs

Upper & fit

Mesh upper with PU perimeter supports for lockdown

Removable sockliner

Traditional lacing

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On the terrain

How Kiprun XT8 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
Kiprun XT8							57

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Kiprun XT848

Cushioning22/40
Lightness9/35
Smooth roll17/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

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

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the Kiprun XT8 with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including Kiprun for the ultimate trail running experience.

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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

Strengths

GripAffordability

Weak points

Lightness

Lightness
315 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$80Top 3%

Pick a ground

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