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Kipsummit MaxvsCloudrunner 3
The Kipsummit Max and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Kipsummit Max retails for $150 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $10 difference. The Kipsummit Max is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. Both score 8.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
