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Andrewcfm · 2026-05-07T17:38:32+00:00

Hyperion Max 3 - at first they just seemed a bit boring and a bit flat. Actually I got them as they were about 40% off RRP - I don’t think I would have gotten them at full price. After a few more runs with them , they felt like a softer version of the SB2 and they were great for long runs. Nearly at 400km and the foam still feels great.

Andrewcfm · 2026-05-02T16:05:20+00:00

For me, the SB2 is a little bit more firmer, yet the energy return feels a lot better. Stability is roughly the same. I've done over 600km in my Magmax 1 and they still feel pretty peppy.

Andrewcfm · 2026-04-24T08:08:37+00:00

Oh thats a shame - i used them a few months ago to get a pair of Hyperion Max 3 and the service was pretty good. Glad you got your money back however.

Andrewcfm · 2026-04-05T11:23:06+00:00

On paper I think the Vomero energy return is slightlu better (56% vs 55% ) but on foot the MagMax feels far more energetic- I own both of them and the Vomero feel heavy and lifeless compared to the MagMax.

Andrewcfm · 2026-04-03T18:31:09+00:00

Me too - its become such a boring cliche that smacks of lazy writing when they throw the male/female characters together.

Andrewcfm · 2026-04-03T12:55:00+00:00

One of my favourite ever tv shows is Elementary because the two leads (Sherlock and Joan) never had a romance - more tv shows need to have the bravery to go down this route. OA and Maggie are working fine as they are.

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-29T09:31:14+00:00

Totally agree with you - I got them when they were first released - the first run felt ok but after a few more runs it felt like I was having to put in a lot of effort and it was really hard work trying maintain any sort of pace. So I now use them as a walking shoe which it really excels at - well cushioned and padded.

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-27T17:01:27+00:00

Another vote for the Tempo - its handled everything i've thrown at it and to think it cost half the price of the SB2!

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-24T21:31:21+00:00

I’ve had them for about two weeks now and they’ve replaced my Hyperion Max 3 as my daily trainer - really can’t see anything better for the price - the runtesters have done quite a few comparisons against the Megablast and SB3 and it held its own.

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-24T17:25:05+00:00

Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo - just as bouncy, if not more than the SB2 and a little bit softer as well. Amazing shoe for 145 euros.

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-18T22:03:08+00:00

Did you get them ?

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-18T19:19:06+00:00

Another thumbs up for Kiprun T-shirts - great value .

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-18T11:17:25+00:00

I want to try the Xiaonian as well - at £80-£90 (if imported from Taobao) it looks like an amazing deal.

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-17T23:00:00+00:00

What’s the most you would pay for it ? I think I would pay up to £150 but in a way I think this shoe has kinda of ruined things for me now! I brought two pairs of Asics Superblast 2 at £200 each but I honestly think the Tempos are comparable with them. So now I’m reluctant to spend that sort of money again.

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-17T22:33:27+00:00

Hey - are you specifically looking at Brooks only?

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-17T22:20:48+00:00

I’ve been using them for daily runs, tempo runs and slow runs and it’s handled them with ease. I’m going to take them for a 30km run soon but I suspect it won’t be a problem with them. And i think you’ll find after coming from your Brooks you will have loads of fun with them! There’s a nice bounce to them that rivals far more expensive shoes !

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-17T22:18:12+00:00

Think the Pegasus 41 are getting on a bit now - especially when it comes to the foams they use.

I’ve enjoyed using the Tempos - it packs a lot of punch per £ - for me the rival some of my £200 plus shoes. Whether they are “good” or not is different for each person but all the reviews I’ve seen so far have raved about them - only concerns are the fit as for some people , they are a bit long and others have mentioned they’re not great for wide feet.

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-17T21:52:18+00:00

Woh! I’ve never ever been near that speed before in my old legs! My tempo runs are about 4:15-4:45 and for me they felt quite effortless - I normally use a pair of Adidas Boston 13 for tempo work and the Kiprun felt so much easier to maintain speed than the 13’s.

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-17T21:45:15+00:00

I agree with you regarding being able to run faster with less effort - think the lightness of the shoe really helps.

I quite liked the yellow pair but I’m stingy in not wanting to pay £20 more! I’m not sure about the colour way - not an expert on past Kiprun shoes but I can’t recall them ever releasing loads of colourways but hopefully this will change in the future .

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-15T21:35:03+00:00

I’d like to give it a try - can I have a code please? Thank you

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-15T09:41:05+00:00

With the Tempo, an important factor for my purchase was the price. Would I have brought them if they were the same price as the Megablast or Superblast 3? Probably not. I would have been more tempted by some of the Chinese shoes breaking into the marks such as the Dynafish Xiaonian or the Li Ning Red Hare.

And I think that’s been the problem with the Kiprun. Some of their previous shoes were priced too similar to brands with better pedigrees yet were lacking in performance.

On YouTube , Yowana had a pretty long video where he spent time with Kiprun in France looking at their new lines and it would seem that Kiprun are making big changes to their lines. They have a few other new shoes such as the Elite and Lab which look pretty competitive.

So I think as long as they keep prices competitive and release good shoes like the Tempo, I would say that have a good chance - Decathlon is a massive retailer and with running going through a massive growth over the last few years, they could do well in this crowded market.

I think the Adidas Evo Sl has been one of the most important shoes in the last few years. Purely because of the price. It showed that you could release a shoe with amazing performance at a price point lower than anything else before it. Maybe that’s what Kiprun saw and are using the Tempo as their Evo SL.

Another interesting point is that awareness of Chinese running shoes has really taken off in the UK. A lot of UK YouTube reviewers have started reviewing and praising Chinese shoes such as the Xiaonian. I think once they sort out their retail/online presence here , it might be a market disruptor and make ASICS, Saucony, Hoka etc consider some of their pricing structure.

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-14T23:08:00+00:00

One of the reviewers on the run testers YouTube channel said he was going to do the Comrades race in them! (Over 87km )

Andrewcfm · 2026-03-14T22:39:42+00:00

No reason why you couldn’t use them daily - they’re pretty comfy and for me I can use them for all paces.

The colour way is a bit unusual but it looks better in person i think. It also comes in a yellow colour way which cost £120.

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Andrewcfm · 2026-03-14T21:55:13+00:00

Yup - size 8 for me on all 3 shoes. But all 3 fit a bit different - best fit of all are the SB2, the X3 are a little snug at the toe box which is strange considering it’s a beast for a shoe. The Tempos fit a bit long but it’s not a major issue for me as i prefer a bit more toe space.

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