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Decathlon
Heel Stack Height
38.7 mm
Weight
218.9 g (7.72 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.7 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
37.3 mm
Weight
165.0 g (5.82 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Kiprun Kipstorm Elite
Kiprun Kipstorm Lab
The Kiprun Kipstorm Elite and Kiprun Kipstorm Lab are carbon-plated racing shoes from the same lineup, but the Lab is the more experimental model. Its main advantage is weight: it delivers similar cushioning and responsiveness in a much lighter package, making it slightly more efficient across race distances. Get the Lab only if you’re chasing the last few percent of performance gains. The Elite offers nearly the same racing ability for less money and has an even bouncier, more energetic ride, making it the better choice for most runners.
Variants
- Kipstorm Elite (Vanilla/Smoked Black - (Men - US 9))
- Kipstorm Elite (Vanilla/Smoked Black - (Women - US 7))
- Kipstorm Lab (Light Neon Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Kipstorm Lab (Light Neon Pink - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.1
8.2
Weight
7.5
9.0
Heel Stack Height
38.7 mm
37.3 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.5
9.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
218.9 g (7.72 oz)
165.0 g (5.82 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.7 mm
37.3 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.0 mm
31.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.7 mm
5.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
4.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
82 mm (3.2")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
70 mm (2.8")
61 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.12
2.25
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.45
3.51
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
270 mm (10.6")
272 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
88 mm (3.5")
87 mm (3.4")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.1
9.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.4 mm (0.055")
2.2 mm (0.085")
Toe TTS Deviation
-6.6 mm (-0.259")
-0.5 mm (-0.019")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.3
8.6
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.3 mm (-0.129")
-1.9 mm (-0.076")
Arch Fit: Width
6.8
7.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-4.9 mm (-0.191")
-4.3 mm (-0.168")
Length Fit
10
7.0
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.7
8.0
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
22 mm (0.9")
26 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
19.6%
16.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.4°
29.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.9
8.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
56 mm (2.2")
60 mm (2.4")
Toe Apex Position
65.0%
64.4%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
29.2°
31.0°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
Feather Bounce
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
Fluid Foam
Secondary Foam Type
A-TPU
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Round
Width
2.0 mm (0.1")
Thickness
2.0 mm (0.1")
Stretch
6.0%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.2
7.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
81.7%
79.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
82.4%
80.9%
Heel Cushioning
8.1
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.58 J
4.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.27 J
9.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.69 J
14.58 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.5
8.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.12 J
5.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.27 J
9.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.27 J
14.00 J
Heel Firmness
7.3
6.6
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
41.4 N/mm
34.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
50.4 N/mm
48.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
72.2 N/mm
72.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.3
4.9
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
54.8 N/mm
44.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
69.7 N/mm
59.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
94 N/mm
84 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
8.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.74 J
8.99 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.61 J
8.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.53 J
8.66 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.46 J
8.61 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.1
8.6
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
125 N
148 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.1
7.3
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
72.4%
66.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.9
7.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
18.2 N/mm
14.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
314 N
289 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.9
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
16.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
26.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.4
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
18.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
21.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
24.4 mm
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