Kiprun KS900 2 vs Kipride Max

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Kiprun KS900 2
Kiprun Kipride Max

Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Jun 16, 2026 05:42 PM

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Our Verdict

Kiprun KS900 2

Kiprun Kipride Max

The Kiprun Kipride Max and Kiprun KS900 2 are both daily trainers, but the Kipride Max is the more capable and more premium option. The KS900 2 is a simpler, no-frills trainer with a more stable platform, but it isn’t bouncy at all, and its cushioning feels a lot less protective, especially when runs get longer. The Kipride Max has a more substantial stack and more effective cushioning, with a PEBA and EVA-based midsole that adds a bit of bounce, making it the more well-executed shoe overall.

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Variants

  • KS900 2 (Smoked Black/Fluo Pale Pink/Snow White - (Women - US 7))
  • KS900 2 (Steel Blue/Magnolia/Fluo Pale Orange - (Men - US 9))
  • Kipride Max (Pale Lilac Purple/Snow White/Pale Yellow - (Women - US 7))
  • Kipride Max (Teal Blue/Light Jade/Honey - (Men - US 9))
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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

5.8
7.3

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

2.0
7.1

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

3.1
7.2

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.1
8.3

Weight  

4.6
5.3

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

4.3
7.2

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

1.1
6.4

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

4.6
5.3

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

294.6 g (10.39 oz)
277.0 g (9.77 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Stack Height Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

40.2 mm
41.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.3 mm
33.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.1 mm
8.7 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
Kiprun KS900 2 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Kiprun Kipride Max 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
99 mm (3.9")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

76 mm (3.0")
83 mm (3.3")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
121 mm (4.8")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.36
2.37

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.64
3.66

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
Kiprun KS900 2 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Kiprun Kipride Max 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

272 mm (10.7")
267 mm (10.5")

Internal Heel Width 
 

58 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

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

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.0
9.3

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Width Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

0.8 mm (0.032")
-0.2 mm (-0.007")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.9 mm (-0.152")
-3.1 mm (-0.123")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

2.3
5.3

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Height Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-9.0 mm (-0.356")
-5.6 mm (-0.220")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

10
4.0

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Arch Fit Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

0.0 mm (0.000")
-7.9 mm (-0.311")

Length Fit 
 

7.0
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Toe Clearance Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

7.1
8.7

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Heel Rocker Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

16 mm (0.6")
35 mm (1.4")

Heel Apex Position 
 

16.7%
22.0%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

24.0°
28.3°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.1
8.0

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

49 mm (1.9")
57 mm (2.2")

Toe Apex Position 
 

63.2%
62.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

24.0°
27.4°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

Kiprun Kipride Max Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture  

Kiprun Kipride Max Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name 
 

SOFTECH+

Primary Foam Type 
 

PEBA + OBC + EVA

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A

Secondary Foam Type 
 

N/A

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Other Features Photo
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Kiprun Kipride Max Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

1.1
6.4

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Heel Energy Return
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

65.0%
74.2%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

2.0
7.1

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Energy Return
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

67.9%
76.3%

Heel Cushioning 
 

6.3
8.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Kiprun Kipride Max Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.38 J
4.01 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.19 J
10.88 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

14.98 J
18.28 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.4
9.0

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Cushioning
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.74 J
5.84 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

6.89 J
10.14 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

10.47 J
14.78 J

Heel Firmness 
 

9.4
6.2

Heel Firmness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Heel Firmness Graph
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

71.9 N/mm
37.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

73.9 N/mm
47.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

96.9 N/mm
66.7 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.5
5.4

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Firmness Graph
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

80.3 N/mm
47.5 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

99.7 N/mm
61.7 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

135 N/mm
86 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.1
8.3

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.62 J
9.22 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.49 J
8.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.40 J
8.81 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.36 J
8.69 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

6.2
7.0

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

66 N
85 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

3.1
7.2

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

50.5%
66.2%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

4.3
7.2

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

 Preview Graph
Kiprun KS900 2 Forefoot Bending Resistance
 Preview Graph
Kiprun Kipride Max Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

-5.4 N/mm
14.2 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

349 N
264 N

Kiprun KS900 2

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