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Lone Peak 9vsKipsummit Max
The Lone Peak 9 and Kipsummit Max are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Lone Peak 9 retails for $140 while the Kipsummit Max comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Kipsummit Max is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Lone Peak 9. In our ratings, the Lone Peak 9 edges out the Kipsummit Max — 9.2/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 25 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
