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Kipsummit MaxvsGlycerin Flex
The Kipsummit Max and Glycerin Flex are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Kipsummit Max retails for $150 while the Glycerin Flex comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Glycerin Flex is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. Both score 8.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
