Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo vs Dynafish Xiaonian

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo
Dynafish Xiaonian

Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Jun 22, 2026 03:42 PM

DicksSportingGoods.com

Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Jun 24, 2026 02:22 PM

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Picture

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Dynafish Xiaonian Picture

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Our Verdict

Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo

Dynafish Xiaonian

The Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo and Dynafish Xiaonian are both versatile trainers that can handle daily mileage but feel most at home during uptempo running. The Dynafish is lighter and uses a full-length TPEE midsole that feels much bouncier and more energetic overall, while still providing plenty of protection for longer runs. The Kiprun is higher stacked, with its FastTech+ A-TPU foam sitting above a firmer EVA-based carrier layer, creating a more controlled ride that feels slightly less propulsive. It also has quite an aggressive geometry that feels less forgiving.

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Variants

  • Kipstorm Tempo (Foggy Blue/Fluo Neon Pink - (Men - US 9))
  • Kipstorm Tempo (Foggy Blue/Fluo Neon Pink - (Women - US 7))
  • Xiaonian (Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Xiaonian (Burning Sun - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

7.8
8.4

Weight  

7.3
8.4

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.8
5.9

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.3
8.4

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

227.0 g (8.01 oz)
192.5 g (6.79 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Stack Height Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

43.6 mm
40.6 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.0 mm
31.2 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

13.6 mm
9.4 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
7.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo 3D Model Full Shoe
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Dynafish Xiaonian 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

85 mm (3.3")
97 mm (3.8")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

77 mm (3.0")
80 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

120 mm (4.7")
118 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.95
2.39

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

4.00
3.78

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Dynafish Xiaonian 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

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

Internal Heel Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
58 mm (2.3")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

90 mm (3.5")
94 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.7
8.9

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Width Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

1.4 mm (0.056")
4.1 mm (0.160")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.7 mm (-0.028")
-1.4 mm (-0.056")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

5.7
8.2

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Height Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-5.1 mm (-0.200")
-2.3 mm (-0.092")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.5
9.8

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Arch Fit Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-2.7 mm (-0.105")
-0.6 mm (-0.023")

Length Fit 
 

7.0
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Toe Clearance Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.8
6.6

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Rocker Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

27 mm (1.1")
21 mm (0.8")

Heel Apex Position 
 

16.0%
29.8%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

26.8°
13.7°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.7
8.3

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

53 mm (2.1")
62 mm (2.4")

Toe Apex Position 
 

63.4%
58.5%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

26.8°
27.3°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Other Features Photo
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Dynafish Xiaonian Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

7.2
8.0

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Energy Return
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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

77.1%
80.8%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.8
8.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Energy Return
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

79.9%
84.3%

Heel Cushioning 
 

9.1
8.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Cushioning Picture
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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Cushioning
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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.84 J
4.08 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.92 J
11.05 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

20.56 J
18.34 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.9
9.1

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Cushioning
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.48 J
5.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.91 J
10.36 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

15.08 J
15.20 J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.0
5.9

Heel Firmness Graph  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Heel Firmness Graph
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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

40.3 N/mm
36.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

46.0 N/mm
46.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

63.6 N/mm
65.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

5.8
5.8

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

49.7 N/mm
49.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

63.7 N/mm
63.2 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

87 N/mm
87 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.1
8.5

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.01 J
9.52 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.80 J
9.29 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.67 J
9.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.57 J
9.04 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.0
7.5

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

84 N
101 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.5
7.9

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

67.8%
70.5%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.8
5.9

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

14.5 N/mm
6.9 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

348 N
243 N

Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo

Dynafish Xiaonian

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