Head-to-Head
Ride 19vsKipsummit Max
The Ride 19 and Kipsummit Max are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Ride 19 retails for $145 while the Kipsummit Max comes in at $150 — a $5 difference. The Ride 19 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Kipsummit Max. In our ratings, the Ride 19 edges out the Kipsummit Max — 8.7/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.9 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
