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A perfectly adequate daily trainer that is lightweight and smooth-riding, but held back by a problematic tongue and limited responsiveness for the price.
Best for: Standard daily training runs; comparable to the Nike Pegasus
Road Daily Trainer
Kiprun Kipride
A perfectly adequate daily trainer that is lightweight and smooth-riding, but held back by a problematic tongue and limited responsiveness for the price. — Ben Parkes
Physical blueprint
Where this shoe sits
Weight 252 g
Heel stack 36.0 mm
Drop 6.0 mm
Cushioning High
Best for
Daily Training
Suits Forefoot, Heel, Midfoot strikers
Surface Road
Specifications
Weight (M9)
252g (8.9 oz)
Stack (Heel)
36.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
30.0 mm
Drop
6.0 mm
Midsole
FASTTECH (eTPU / expanded TPU blend)
Outsole
Wide-based rubber outsole
Upper
E-mesh warp knit
Lacing
Traditional
Fit Profile
Midfoot Width
Average
Heel Width
Average
Toe Box
Average
Ride Characteristics
Cushioning
High
Stability
Neutral
Expert reviews
Frequently asked questions
How does the Kiprun Kipride fit?
Ben Parkes notes: Tongue digs into top of foot; rigid tongue
Per Ben Parkes.
How much does the Kiprun Kipride weigh and what is its drop?
The Kiprun Kipride weighs about 252g (men's 9), has a 36.0mm heel stack and a 6.0mm heel-toe drop.
How many experts have reviewed the Kiprun Kipride?
Next Pair aggregates 1 expert review of the Kiprun Kipride, including Ben Parkes.
Per Ben Parkes.
Where it sits among similar shoes
Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.
Weight · lower = lighter
Kiprun Kipride 252g
ASICS Novablast 6 249g
Adidas Adizero Evo SL 235g
ASICS Superblast 2 249g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning
Kiprun Kipride 36.0mm
ASICS Novablast 6 42.0mm
Adidas Adizero Evo SL 37.0mm
ASICS Superblast 2 46.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning
Kiprun Kipride 6.0mm
ASICS Novablast 6 8.0mm
Adidas Adizero Evo SL 7.0mm
ASICS Superblast 2 8.0mm
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Foam guide
How TPU / eTPU foam works
Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and
authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized
from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical
and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the
specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.
Last updated 2026-09-29