Kiprun Kipsummit Race vs On Cloudultra Pro // Trail Super Shoe Showdown (Part 1)

The trail super shoe category is heating up, and this head-to-head puts an established ultra contender against a fast-rising challenger. In this comparison review, I take the On Cloudultra Pro up against the brand-new Kiprun Kipsummit Max to see how these high-stack, performance-focused trail shoes mach up. Can Kiprun’s new flagship super shoe go toe-to-toe with one of the most talked-about next-gen ultra trail shoes on the market? Let's dig into fit and sizing, how they feel underfoot, plus landing in uneven terrain. Snow, cold temps, and mixed terrain make this a challenging first test — so consider this Part 1 of the matchup. Ride quality, protection, and overall performance are all put to the test, but there’s more to come. 👉 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll get these shoes into more ideal conditions to fully explore their limits, long-run comfort, and true ultra-distance potential. Purchasing through my affiliate links is an easy way to support HumbleRunning ! ➡️ Kiprun Kipsummit Race ($250) ➡️ https://decathlonamerica.sjv.io/0GGeKV ➡️ Kiprun Kipsummit Max ($150) ➡️ https://decathlonamerica.sjv.io/3kkG0B ➡️ On Cloudultra Pro @ REI ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/K0WdAy ***typo at 4:30.. "SoMo" South MOUNTAIN Reservation !!! *** Humble Running x The Feed - 10% off for YOU! ➡️ https://rstr.co/the-feed/humblerunning 👉 Kiprun KIPSUMMIT RACE // The Next TOP Trail Super Shoe? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4oKi7V1Pmg&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 R.A.D UFO Review // Ultimate Flying Object? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVvfmUR51AM&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Kiprun Kipsummit Max // La Sportiva Prodigio 2 // First Runs & Impressions 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJmWmetxxek&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Nathan Pinnacle Pro 6L Review // Kipsummit Max Long Run Test 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KveUu5nEhEM&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 On Cloudultra 3 vs Cloudultra Pro // Full Review & Comparison 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Le60MlZdo&list=PL6d8pVmxEoISFS7OQSKqi1jTyLCZ9_hmB 👉 On Cloudultra Pro // FULL REVIEW // 108K Race Tested !!! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-UWeR-MkeQ&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite Trail vs Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra // SUPER SHOES on Trail ! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF-kJylR2bg&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 La Sportiva PRODIGIO PRO vs Hoka TECTON X 3 // Comparison & WET TEST!!! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIEUEsrV7j0&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ 👉 Best Trail Running Shoes 2025 // My Top 5 (With Comparisons & Q&A) 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoGj2bpTfqQ&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIR2wJSHv49MjPAO3leo1wqH 👉 Kiprun 15L Running Vest Review // On the Run with Keen Roam + Näak Boost 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1az3GphM5wo&list=PL6d8pVmxEoIRAuFZNn0E2jt4eerhUoNhZ Join the Humble Running Community - don't miss any updates ➡️ *https://www.humblerunning.com* Support Humble Running ➡️ https://ko-fi.com/humblerunning ################################################################## DISCLAIMER: All testing and review videos, including commentary during Q & A sessions are not shared with or reviewed by any brand or agency ahead of time. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Any affiliate links or discounts I receive and share are purely to help you out - I may earn commissions on those but it does not influence my content in any way. As always, when shopping, I urge you to find the best deal wherever you can! ################################################################## If you are interested in these or any other products I discuss, review, test, or compare, please consider making purchases through my affiliate links below 👉 ➡️ Backcountry.com ➡️ https://backcountry.tnu8.net/c/6074520/366476/5311 ➡️ REI.com ➡️ https://rei.pxf.io/c/6074520/1448521/17195 ▶️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 New Jersey! 03:18 Specs & Plates 04:54 Sizing & Volume 07:27 Ground Platform 10:36 Stability 11:56 Upper/Fit Closeup 19:09 Brrrrr 22:04 Ride Thoughts / Heel Stability 25:34 Outsoles / Closing Thoughts Thanks for watching. Please leave a comment, I'd love to hear from you! http://instagram.com/HumbleRunning Gear & Products shown in this video ✅ UltrAspire Alpha 6.0 trail running vest ✅ On Weather Pants Samples provided at no cost for test and review by Kiprun, On #on #kiprun #humblerunning