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Kipsummit MaxvsMach 7
The Kipsummit Max and Mach 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Kipsummit Max retails for $150 while the Mach 7 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Mach 7 is the lighter shoe at 8.3 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. In our ratings, the Mach 7 edges out the Kipsummit Max — 8.4/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.4 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 8.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
