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Kipsummit MaxvsGuide 19
The Kipsummit Max and Guide 19 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. Both are priced at $150. The Guide 19 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. In our ratings, the Guide 19 edges out the Kipsummit Max — 8.5/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 9.7 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 | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
