Kiprun
Kipstorm Challenger
A carbon-plated racer at a daily trainer's price, with lively A-TPU foam. One of the cheapest ways into a plated shoe.
Racing on a budget10K to marathonTempo runs
Illustration drawn from the specs. Official photos are added as retailers publish them.
Where to buy the Kipstorm Challenger
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RRP around £100. Tap through for today's price.
What Reddit runners say
Real-world verdicts from runners who've put in the miles.
- Kipstorm Challenger threads on r/RunningShoeGeeks
- Kipstorm Challenger threads on r/running
- Kipstorm Challenger threads on r/AdvancedRunning
What it feels like
bouncysoft
FirmCushionPlush
MutedBounceSpringy
LowStackTowering
Fit
True to size
standard
What the critics say
- Light for a carbon-plated shoe
- Lively, propulsive ride
- Very low price for a plated racer
- Soft forefoot lacks snap at toe-off
- Only average stability
Paraphrased from published reviews. Read them: RTINGS.
Video reviews
Watch Kiprun Kipstorm Challenger reviewsOpens YouTubeOwners say
Owner reviews for this one are still coming in. Read what buyers are saying.
On Instagram
#kipstormchallengerSee how runners are wearing itThe numbers
- Type
- Race day
- Weight
- 200 g
- Heel stack
- 39 mm
- Drop
- 9 mm
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Support
- Neutral
Men's sample size. New model: figures are early and get re-checked every month.
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