Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger vs Kipstorm Tempo

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger
Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo

Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Jul 23, 2026 07:33 PM

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Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Jul 07, 2026 08:01 PM

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Our Verdict

Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger

Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo

The Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo and Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger are both performance shoes from Decathlon's running line, but they're built for different jobs. The Tempo is the unplated uptempo trainer, with a taller heel stack, deeper cushioning, and a rockered geometry that helps it roll through workouts, long runs, and faster daily mileage. The Challenger is the more aggressive shoe overall, coming in much lighter, with a carbon plate and much more energy returned through the heel and forefoot, which gives it a more propulsive ride for race day and faster efforts.

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Variants

  • Kipstorm Challenger (Snow White/Smoked Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Kipstorm Challenger (Snow White/Smoked Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Kipstorm Tempo (Foggy Blue/Fluo Neon Pink - (Men - US 9))
  • Kipstorm Tempo (Foggy Blue/Fluo Neon Pink - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

8.2
7.8

Weight  

8.2
7.3

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.7
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

8.2
7.3

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

199.5 g (7.04 oz)
227.0 g (8.01 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Stack Height Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

38.8 mm
43.6 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.1 mm
30.0 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.7 mm
13.6 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger 3D Model Full Shoe
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

87 mm (3.4")
85 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

65 mm (2.6")
77 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

110 mm (4.3")
120 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.24
1.95

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.65
4.00

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
59 mm (2.3")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
90 mm (3.5")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.1
9.7

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Width Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

1.8 mm (0.072")
1.4 mm (0.056")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.0 mm (-0.119")
-0.7 mm (-0.028")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.0
5.7

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Height Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.5 mm (-0.098")
-5.1 mm (-0.200")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

7.8
8.5

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Arch Fit Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-3.6 mm (-0.142")
-2.7 mm (-0.105")

Length Fit 
 

10
7.0

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Toe Clearance Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.1
7.8

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Heel Rocker Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

29 mm (1.1")
27 mm (1.1")

Heel Apex Position 
 

16.6%
16.0%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

31.1°
26.8°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.8
7.7

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

55 mm (2.2")
53 mm (2.1")

Toe Apex Position 
 

62.1%
63.4%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

26.6°
26.8°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Other Features Photo
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.6
7.2

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Heel Energy Return
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

84.3%
77.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.7
7.8

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Energy Return
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

85.3%
79.9%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.6
9.1

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Heel Cushioning Picture
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Heel Cushioning
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.20 J
3.84 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.42 J
11.92 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.03 J
20.56 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.4
8.9

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Cushioning
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.30 J
5.48 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.22 J
9.91 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.48 J
15.08 J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.2
6.0

Heel Firmness Graph  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Heel Firmness Graph
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

36.0 N/mm
40.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

47.4 N/mm
46.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

68.4 N/mm
63.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

6.4
5.8

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

50.6 N/mm
49.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

66.2 N/mm
63.7 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

92 N/mm
87 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.9
8.1

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.63 J
9.01 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.49 J
8.80 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.40 J
8.67 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.33 J
8.57 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

6.8
7.0

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

80 N
84 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.7
7.5

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

77.7%
67.8%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.6
7.8

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

16.3 N/mm
14.5 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

283 N
348 N

Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger

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