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Kipsummit MaxvsGel Kayano 33
The Kipsummit Max and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Kipsummit Max retails for $150 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Kipsummit Max is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the Gel Kayano 33 edges out the Kipsummit Max — 8.1/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
