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  2. Kiprun XT8 vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Kiprun XT8 vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Kiprun XT8

Kiprun XT8

£79.99
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

£74.99

Quick verdict

Kiprun XT8

£79.99

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $4.01 less

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

£74.99

The better pick if you want:

  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
  • A lighter option (67 g less)
SpecsReview8Alternatives5

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 XT8· leads in 1

Grip

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    No data
    35 mmTop 43%
  • Lightness

    315 g
    248 gTop 10%
  • Grip

    5 mmTop 13%
    2.5 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $80Top 3%
    $84Top 5%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Kiprun XT8 vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Kiprun XT8£79.99Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL£74.99

Essentials

£79.99
£74.99
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2025
315 g
248 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail/Gravel Running Shoe
mixed trails, mud and wet rock
mixed terrain, gravel, paved surfaces, parks
Versatile trail running from 0 to 80 km
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Cushioning

8 mm
8 mm
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35 mm
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27 mm
Kalensole cushioning foam
optiFOAM² cushioning with dynamic rebound
Balanced cushioning
Moderate cushioning with smooth landings

Grip & protection

Grip rubber for wet rock with reworked heel rubber for durability
Gravel Contagrip® with 2.5 mm chevron‑style lugs
PU perimeter reinforcements
Light protective toe cap and structured upper
Wide-spaced 5 mm mud-shedding lugs
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Upper & fit

Mesh upper with PU perimeter supports for lockdown
Engineered mesh with TPU reinforcements
Removable sockliner
Standard sockliner
Traditional lacing
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On the terrain

How Kiprun XT8 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 XT857
Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL47

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.

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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Video Reviews

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Kiprun XT8

Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL

Visual Comparison

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Kiprun XT8
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Which offers better value: Kiprun XT8 vs Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL?

For value comparison: The Kiprun XT8 ($79.99) offers better affordability compared to the Salomon AERO BLAZE 3 GRVL ($84). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Looking for alternatives to Kiprun XT8?

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1New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6

New Balance

$80+$0.01Score 68−11

Better than Kiprun XT8 at:

  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
  • A lighter option (29 g less)
  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
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2Asics Gel Venture 11
Asics Gel Venture 11

Asics

$80+$0.01Score 62−17

Better than Kiprun XT8 at:

  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
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3Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2
Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

Adidas

$80+$0.01Score 61−18

Better than Kiprun XT8 at:

  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
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