THE KIPSTORM LAB

THE KIPSTORM LAB

KIPRUN’s lightest, most responsive shoe ever — engineered to break records from the mile to the half marathon.

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THE SHOE OF ELITES DESIGNED TO BREAK RECORDS

KIPSTORM LAB is the revolutionary new addition to the brand's Carbon Range. Crafted with new cutting-edge technology for performance-driven athletes, the KIPSTORM LAB is both the lightest and most dynamic shoe ever created by KIPRUN, making it the ultimate record-breaking tool.

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A NEW TOP PERFORMER IN THE CARBON RANGE

The mission of the Carbon Series is to provide carbon-plated shoes that empower every runner to shatter their PRs and give them the confidence to get there. The KIPSTORM LAB (formerly code-named the KD900X LAB) rounds out the lineup as a no-compromise racing shoe for distances from the mile to the half marathon.

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'SUPERPOWERS' THANKS TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES

The KIPSTORM LAB features two patent-pending technologies. The first is the Hook Plate, a 'J' shaped carbon plate which provides added propulsion and stability. The second is the Fluid Foam technology. Around a Featherbounce PEBA-based foam soft core at the heart of the shoe, the high-density TPU Fluid Foam creates a protective structural shell, to offer durability, comfort and maximum energy return.

Geometry built for speed

GEOMETRY BUILT FOR SPEED

The geometry of the KIPSTORM LAB has been designed to ensure a smooth forward tilt. Both geometry and carbon plate work together to facilitate the heel-to-forefoot transition and maximize recovery with every stride. The result? Unprecedented efficiency, and a constant sense of speed.

5.9 OZ OF ULTRALIGHT RESPONSIVENESS

5.9 OZ OF ULTRALIGHT RESPONSIVENESS

The KIPSTORM LAB was engineered with one singular mission: to be the lightest and most responsive shoe on the market. Weighing in at just 5.9 oz (Men’s US 9), it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the elite models of top global brands. On KIPRUN’s Responsiveness Index—a metric factoring in weight, traction, rocker, cushioning, and energy return—the KIPSTORM LAB shatters the KD900X LD+’s score of 76% with an incredible 83%.

Designed for elites, available for enthusiasts

DESIGNED FOR THE ELITE, AVAILABLE FOR ENTHUSIASTS

The KIPSTORM LAB is not just a shoe for one race. It's a high-performance tool delivering consistent results across multiple races, keeping athletes at the top of their game. Designed and created thanks to input from KIPRUN's elite athletes, by the end of 2025 it will also allow passionate runners to experience and benefit from the same technology.

Already record-breaker

ALREADY RECORD-BREAKER

The KIPSTORM LAB has already proven its worth on the global stage, powering Jimmy Gressier to victory in Lille in March 2025. There, he shattered his own European 5K record, becoming the first European to break the sub-13-minute barrier on the road, clocking in at a blistering 12:57.

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European 5K Record Holder, Jimmy Gressier

"The dynamism of the KIPSTORM LAB made an incredible difference to my race. It's so lightweight on my feet that I had a feeling of effortless speed. I've never had a shoe before that seemed to drive me forward, that encouraged me to stay up on my forefoot, and to keep going faster. This is definitely a game-changer."

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