KIPRUN Kipsummit Race
KIPRUN's first trail supershoe, with a patented carbon plate, SCF foam and a Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole.
Specs
- Weight (g)
- 255
- Drop (mm)
- 6
- Cushioning
- Balanced
- Stability
- Neutral
- Plate
- Carbon
- Surface
- Trail
- Price
- Premium
- Lifespan (km)
- 500
- Released
- 2026
Lifespan is our editorial estimate — no manufacturer publishes one — as is any figure the linked source does not state.
Best for
The Kipsummit Race is KIPRUN's first trail supershoe, with a patented carbon plate that KIPRUN says delivers exceptional energy return while guaranteeing great stability. SCF foam and a Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole complete it, and it was co-created with Thomas Cardin for high performance on long trail races. It has a 6 mm drop and weighs about 255 g.
It suits racing long trails and ultras, for runners who want a plated, neutral shoe with serious grip, and who expect the day to last for hours rather than minutes.
It is not an easy-day trainer. The carbon plate asks for effort, so keep a softer shoe for recovery miles and short, casual outings, where the stiffness has nothing to offer.