Head-to-Head
Olympus 275vsKipsummit Max
The Olympus 275 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Kipsummit Max is a daily trainer shoe. The Olympus 275 retails for $195 while the Kipsummit Max comes in at $150 — a $45 difference. The Kipsummit Max is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.8 oz for the Olympus 275. In our ratings, the Olympus 275 edges out the Kipsummit Max — 9.2/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $195 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.8 oz | 9.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 33 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
