Kiprun’s US Shoe Launch
Kiprun is bringing its running shoe lineup to the U.S. in April and early testers praised several new models for comfort and innovation ahead of the launch. (tomsguide.com)
KIPRUN’s U.S. launch is scheduled for April 2026, with shoes to be sold directly at Kiprun.com and through specialty retailers such as Running Warehouse and Run Moore. (yahoo.com) The initial U.S. lineup is three-fold: the Kipride Max (max‑cushion daily trainer), the Kipstorm Elite (carbon‑plated road racer), and the Kipsummit Max (max‑cushion trail shoe). (believeintherun.com) Listed MSRPs at launch place the Kipride Max around $160, the Kipstorm Elite near $250, and the Kipsummit Max at about $150. (athletechnews.com) Kipride Max uses a new SOFTECH+ midsole blend and is specified with a 42 mm heel stack and a 6 mm drop to deliver its maximum‑cushion profile. (einblicke.decathlon.de) The Kipstorm Elite pairs KIPRUN’s Fastech+ (aliphatic TPU) foam with an integrated carbon plate, lists a heel stack near 39 mm with a 5 mm drop, and is billed at roughly 215 g for smaller sizes. (kiprun.com) Kipsummit Max is presented as a protected, long‑distance trail model with a Vibram outsole, a 39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot stack, and a weight just under 10 oz (≈277 g) on sample US9. (roadtrailrun.com) KIPRUN is Decathlon’s running sub‑brand, active in roughly 70 countries and associated with elite athletes such as Jimmy Gressier and Blandine L’Hirondel, after a 2025 product overhaul previewed at The Running Event ahead of the U.S. expansion. (sgieurope.com) (marathons.com)
