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Performance accessible to all. cushioning and carbon plate to push your limits.

Our dream is for every runner to beat their personal best and experience the thrill of race day.With the Kipstorm Challenger, we combine performance and accessibility.The KD900X makes way for its big sister, with new Fastech+ cushioning that's less jarring. Equipped with a carbon plate, it proves that top performance across all distances is achievable, whatever your budget.Every rider is unique, and with this innovation we're helping you create a new experience.

Change of name!

Kiprun is revolutionising itself by working through franchises:the KD900X.2 becomes the Kipstorm Challenger!

Sole drop and heel height

The shoe's drop is 8 mm. Sole heel height 40 mm.

Energy return

A new FASTECH+ foam:a burst of energy at every stride

Cushioning

A new FASTECH+ foam:cushioning designed for all distances on roads

Lightweight

195 g in size 8

Men's carbon running shoes, kiprun kipstorm challenger - white and black

The Kipstorm Challenger shoe is indisputable proof that performance and accessibility go hand in hand.Still not sure? Try it out and push your limits, whatever the distance.

£99.99

recommended retail price

Colour :

ultra white / smoked black

Buy

Best for

Road running
Racing & tempo workouts
5K to marathon

Features

Carbon plate for propulsion
New VFOAM cushioning
Lightweight package
Durable rubber in key areas

What's New

All-new VFOAM midsole pairs accessible cushioning with plate propulsion to democratize race-day performance.

Specs

WEIGHT

195 g (UK 8)

DROP

8 mm

TERRAIN

Road

Cushion

KD900X.2

KD900X.2 shoes deliver plush cushioning. Landings feel soft and protective to reduce impact on long runs.

Stability

KD900X.2

KD900X.2 shoes provide neutral stability. They use no pronation-control tech, so your foot moves naturally for a free road stride.

Carbon propulsion

Carbon plate + VFOAM for an explosive, fast stride

Optimised endurance

Comfort and stability engineered for long distances

Elite performance

Developed to target your PBs over half and full marathon

What sets it apart

Featherlight speed with punchy response. A fluid roll and race‑tuned pop turn hard efforts into fast splits for workouts and race day. It keeps your stride feeling natural and confident across.

Co-Created With Runners

Co-created with some of the world’s best athletes and thousands of everyday runners, KIPRUN shoes are built to meet real running needs. Lightweight, durable, and fairly priced, they stay in sync with your evolving goals so you can forget the gear and just keep running.