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  1. Shoes
  2. Kiprun Kipclimb vs NNormal Kjerag 1

Kiprun Kipclimb vs NNormal Kjerag 1

Kiprun Kipclimb

Kiprun Kipclimb

£99.99
NNormal Kjerag 1

NNormal Kjerag 1

€109

Quick verdict

Kiprun Kipclimb

£99.99

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (77 vs 72)
  • To spend $9.01 less
  • More cushioning (32 vs 23.7 mm heel stack)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3.5 mm)

NNormal Kjerag 1

€109

The better pick if you want:

  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
  • A lighter option (105 g less)
SpecsReview8Alternatives5

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Kiprun Kipclimb· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

NNormal Kjerag 1· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    32 mm
    24 mm
  • Lightness

    305 g
    200 gTop 1%
  • Grip

    5 mmTop 13%
    3.5 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $100Top 9%
    $109Top 11%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Kiprun Kipclimb vs NNormal Kjerag 1

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Feature
Kiprun Kipclimb£99.99NNormal Kjerag 1€109

Essentials

£99.99
€109
2026
2022
305 g
200 g

Overview

Technical Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
technical mountain trails, steep climbs, rocks, roots and mud
Technical and varied trails
Technical mountain trails up to 42 km
Fast technical trail running, skyraces, ultras, and varied off-road adventures

Cushioning

6 mm
6 mm
32 mm
23.7 mm
26 mm
17.5 mm
SHIFTECH+™ foam with firm, stable cushioning
EExpure supercritical foam
Firm and stable for precise footing
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Grip & protection

Kiprun rubber outsole with 5 mm deep lugs
Vibram® Megagrip with Vibram® Litebase reduced weight
Reinforced rock guard and toe protection
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5 mm deep lugs for rock, mud and steep inclines
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Upper & fit

All-over woven upper, highly durable
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Removable sockliner
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Integrated elastic lace keeper on the tongue
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On the terrain

How Kiprun Kipclimb vs NNormal Kjerag 1 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a groundAverage
Kiprun Kipclimb59
NNormal Kjerag 161

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Kiprun Kipclimb54
  • Cushioning25/40
  • Lightness12/35
  • Smooth roll17/25
NNormal Kjerag 180
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness35/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Video Reviews

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Kiprun Kipclimb

NNormal Kjerag 1

Visual Comparison

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Kiprun Kipclimb
NNormal Kjerag 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Kiprun Kipclimb vs NNormal Kjerag 1?

For value comparison: The Kiprun Kipclimb ($99.99) offers better affordability compared to the NNormal Kjerag 1 ($109). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Kiprun Kipclimb or the NNormal Kjerag 1?

The Kiprun Kipclimb is newer: it came out in 2026, and the NNormal Kjerag 1 in 2022.

Looking for alternatives to Kiprun Kipclimb?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1Kiprun Race Light
Kiprun Race Light

Kiprun

$100+$0.01Score 85+8

Better than Kiprun Kipclimb at:

  • A higher overall score (85 vs 77)
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
  • A lighter option (65 g less)
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2Joma Sima
Joma Sima

Joma

$96−$3.99Score 77

Better than Kiprun Kipclimb at:

  • To spend $3.99 less
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
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3Joma Rase
Joma Rase

Joma

$106+$6.01Score 73−4

Better than Kiprun Kipclimb at:

  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 3)
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