Head-to-Head
Kipsummit MaxvsCascadia Elite
The Kipsummit Max is a daily trainer shoe while the Cascadia Elite is a race shoe. The Kipsummit Max retails for $150 while the Cascadia Elite comes in at $275 — a $125 difference. The Cascadia Elite is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. In our ratings, the Cascadia Elite edges out the Kipsummit Max — 8.7/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
