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Hoka Kaha 3 GTX vs Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

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Spec Hoka Kaha 3 GTX Kiprun Kipsummit Max
Weight 550 g · 0.550 kg · 1.21 lb
as listed — one shoe or a pair, not yet confirmed
 536 g · 0.536 kg · 1.18 lb
per pair (medium-sized pair)
Brand Hoka Kiprun
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Kaha 3 GTX
550 g as listed

Premium hiking boot with Gore-Tex waterproofing and superior cushioning. Weight per shoe in men's size 9. Excellent support for long trails.

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max
536 g

Kiprun's first US trail shoe launch featuring max-cushion design with Vibram Megagrip Litebase and modern supercritical foam for technical trails. Entry-level p...

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Hoka Kaha 3 GTX vs Kiprun Kipsummit Max: which should you buy?

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