A standout max-cushion trail shoe at £120/$150 — comfortable, lively, grippy, versatile enough that Nick would pick it up for winter forest runs and still use it in summer on harder trails. — The Run Testers
A fun, energetic daily/all-trail shoe with a wider outsole for added stability.
An impressive value at $150 with a max-stack AT PU foam, Vibram Megagrip, and dialed fit that earned praise from runners at Canyons 100.
Best for: High-stack trail running including more technical terrain thanks to dialed fit; ultrarunning value option
Mentioned briefly as a shoe the tester has really liked, without extensive detail given.
Best for: General trail running.
A standout max-cushion trail shoe at £120/$150 — comfortable, lively, grippy, versatile enough that Nick would pick it up for winter forest runs and still use it in summer on harder trails.
Best for: Max-cushion ultra or long-trail efforts, but also a very good daily trail trainer / recovery shoe, especially on hard rocky trails where the cushion shines.
Reviewers note: Half-size down from a normal UK size worked for Nick on road, though he'd consider staying true-to-size for ultra distance to get more room in the toe box. A lot of tongue padding — slightly oppressive on the top of the foot and potentially warm over very long efforts on hot days.
Per The Run Testers.
The Kiprun Kipstorm Lab weighs about 286g (men's 9), has a 39.0mm heel stack and a 6.0mm heel-toe drop.
Reviewers compare the Kiprun Kipstorm Lab to Hoka Speedgoat 7, Scott Kinabalu Ultra, Nike Zegama (original), Scott Kinabalu Trail.
Per The Run Testers, Believe in the Run.
Next Pair aggregates 6 expert reviews of the Kiprun Kipstorm Lab, including The Run Testers, Believe in the Run, Doctors of Running.
Per The Run Testers, Believe in the Run, Doctors of Running.
Compared to other trail ultra in the same lane.
