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Kipsummit MaxvsPeregrine 16
The Kipsummit Max and Peregrine 16 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. Both are priced at $150. The Peregrine 16 is the lighter shoe at 9.5 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. In our ratings, the Peregrine 16 edges out the Kipsummit Max — 8.6/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 9.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 38.5 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
