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Kipsummit MaxvsGhost 18
The Kipsummit Max and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. Both are priced at $150. The Kipsummit Max is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the Kipsummit Max edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
