New Balance
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)


Kiprun XT8
£79.99
The better pick if you want:
Salomon Temper
€60
The better pick if you want:
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
Salomon Temper· leads in 1
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.
Compare features between Kiprun XT8 vs Salomon Temper
How Kiprun XT8 vs Salomon Temper 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.
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| 48 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
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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For value comparison: The Kiprun XT8 ($79.99) provides premium features compared to the Salomon Temper ($60). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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