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Kipsummit MaxvsEllipse
The Kipsummit Max and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Kipsummit Max retails for $150 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. In our ratings, the Ellipse 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 | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
