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Structure PlusvsKipsummit Max
The Structure Plus and Kipsummit Max are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Structure Plus retails for $170 while the Kipsummit Max comes in at $150 — a $20 difference. The Kipsummit Max is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Structure Plus. In our ratings, the Structure Plus edges out the Kipsummit Max — 8.6/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
