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KIPRUN KIPRIDE MAX: the shoe you lace up to stack up the miles
The KIPRUN KIPRIDE MAX arrives right on time, perfectly aligned with today’s running trends. Runners are logging more miles than ever, and maximalist shoes have become essential allies to handle high training volumes. Comfort, generous cushioning, and protection are now top priorities when choosing a pair of running shoes. After recently restructuring its entire running range, KIPRUN confirms its ambitions with the KIPRIDE MAX—a shoe built around XXL cushioning and ultimate comfort, designed for daily training and capable of covering the bulk of a runner’s weekly mileage with zero fuss. Here’s everything you need to know about the KIPRIDE MAX, the cornerstone of the new KIPRIDE lineup.
To better support runners, KIPRUN has simplified its offering into three clearly defined universes: KIPSUMMIT for trail running, KIPRIDE for everyday runs, and KIPSTORM for speed sessions and race day>. Shorter, more intuitive names make it easier to pick the right shoe. In this context, the KIPRIDE MAX delivers exactly what its name promises: maximum cushioning designed to comfortably handle everyday mileage.
| A new definition of comfort, by Kiprun
The KIPRIDE MAX has a simple ambition: to deliver the highest level of comfort and cushioning ever achieved by the brand. To get there, KIPRUN rethought every component with one obsession in mind—creating a soft underfoot feel while ensuring protection and solid energy return.
At the heart of the shoe is a brand-new SOFTECH+ midsole, a unique blend of EVA, PEBA, and OBC foams. With 42 mm of cushioning underfoot, the KIPRIDE MAX clearly sits in the maximalist category. But rather than just stacking foam, KIPRUN aimed to create a natural, smooth, and protective ride, avoiding the bulky “boat-like” sensation sometimes associated with high-stack shoes.
Technically, the gains are significant compared to the previous KS900.2:
✔ +34% cushioning
✔ +25% energy return
✔ 6% lighter
| An inviting, lightweight, and enjoyable ride
KIPRUN didn’t stop at the midsole. Comfort is reinforced by two layers of SCF M-TPU, a lightweight and highly responsive material that enhances softness at impact while improving rebound and flow through the stride. The result is a shoe that naturally encourages longer runs without ever feeling demanding.
“From the very beginning, our ambition was simple: to achieve the ultimate comfort sensation with every stride. Not just a well-cushioned shoe, but a model that feels welcoming, light, and enjoyable to run in. We tested everything, questioned every component, and kept only what delivered that sensation.”
Alexandre Michard, Footwear Product Engineer at KIPRUN
Technical specs – KIPRIDE MAX
- Category: premium daily trainer, maximalist shoe
- Use: daily runs, long runs
- Midsole: SOFTECH+ (EVA, PEBA, OBC)
- Outsole: SCF M-TPU
- Surface: road
- Level: all runners
- Weight: 271 g (men), 226 g (women)
- Stack: 42 mm heel / 36 mm forefoot (6 mm drop)
- Availability: available now
- Price: €149.99
- Comparable shoes: PUMA MagMax 2, Nike Vomero Premium, Brooks Glycerin Max 2
| A generous 3D knitted upper
Comfort wouldn’t be complete without a well-designed fit. The KIPRIDE MAX features a 3D knitted upper made from 98% recycled PET, offering softness, breathability, and adaptive support. The 360° padded collar and knitted tongue wrap the foot without friction, while integrated side wings connected to the lacing system ensure secure lockdown. At the heel, a minimalist counter combined with generous padding provides stability and plush comfort—fully in line with the shoe’s maximalist positioning.
| Who is the KIPRIDE MAX for?
The KIPRIDE MAX targets a very broad audience:
➜ Beginner to experienced runners
➜ Runners prioritizing comfort
➜ High weekly mileage
➜ Easy runs, long runs, recovery sessions
This is not a shoe for speedwork or intervals. It’s a shoe for running often, running long, and running relaxed—the kind of model you reach for 80% of the time, without overthinking.
| Where does the KIPRIDE MAX fit in the KIPRUN rotation?
The KIPRIDE MAX is the ideal companion for runners who love steady mileage and daily runs. French distance star Jimmy Gressier regularly praises it on social media.
KIPRUN now offers a complete, coherent lineup:
➜ KIPRIDE: classic daily trainer
➜ KIPRIDE MAX: premium daily trainer with extra cushioning
➜ KIPSTORM TEMPO: dynamic training shoe without plate
➜ KIPSTORM CHALLENGER: dynamic training shoe with plate
➜ KIPSTORM ELITE: carbon-plated racing shoe (half & marathon)
With the KIPRIDE MAX, KIPRUN isn’t just launching another shoe—it’s making a statement. One that says running can be accessible and comfortable, without compromising quality or performance. At €149.99, the KIPRIDE MAX offers exceptional value for money in the maximalist category, where similar models are often far more expensive. Reassuring, protective, and modern, the KIPRIDE MAX confirms one thing: KIPRUN is now playing in the big leagues.
✔ The KIPRIDE MAX is already available in multiple colorways in DECATHLON stores and on decathlon.com for €149.99.
Clément LABORIEUX
Journalist