Head-to-Head
Kipsummit MaxvsExperience Flow 3
The Kipsummit Max and Experience Flow 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Kipsummit Max retails for $150 while the Experience Flow 3 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Experience Flow 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. In our ratings, the Kipsummit Max edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 8.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm✓ | Low | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
