LOWA Citux vs NNormal Tomir 2

LOWA Citux

€170

NNormal Tomir 2

€170

Quick verdict

LOWA Citux

€170

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (14 g less)
A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)

NNormal Tomir 2

€170

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (90 vs 76)
More cushioning (33 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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

LOWA Citux· leads in 1

Lightness

NNormal Tomir 2· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
22 mm
33 mm
Lightness
250 gTop 11%
264 gTop 20%
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$170
$170

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between LOWA Citux vs NNormal Tomir 2

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Essentials

€170

2023

2024

250 g

264 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical mountain trails and fast trail running

Rugged and technical trails

Fast-paced trail running, skyrunning and technical mountain trail events

Technical trail running and rugged terrain running

Cushioning

4 mm

8 mm

21.5 mm

33 mm

17.5 mm

25 mm

Triple-density EVA with LOWA® DYNAEVA® and carbon-reinforced Rebound Plate

EExpure supercritical foam

Grip & protection

LOWA® TRAC® or LOWA® TRAC® SPEED rubber outsole for traction

Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 5 mm lugs

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On the terrain

How LOWA Citux vs NNormal Tomir 2 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 ground							Average
LOWA Citux							58
NNormal Tomir 2							69

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

LOWA Citux72

Cushioning20/40
Lightness27/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

NNormal Tomir 267

Cushioning27/40
Lightness23/35
Smooth roll17/25

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

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: LOWA Citux vs NNormal Tomir 2?

For value comparison: The LOWA Citux ($170) provides premium features compared to the NNormal Tomir 2 ($170). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the LOWA Citux or the NNormal Tomir 2?

The NNormal Tomir 2 is newer: it came out in 2024, and the LOWA Citux in 2023.

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Better than LOWA Citux at:

A higher overall score (91 vs 76)
More cushioning (44 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

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$170Score 85+9

Better than LOWA Citux at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 76)
A lighter option (15 g less)
More cushioning (23.5 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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INOV-8 TrailFly Max

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Better than LOWA Citux at:

A higher overall score (81 vs 76)
More cushioning (35 vs 21.5 mm heel stack)

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Shoes

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

LOWA Citux· leads in 1

Lightness

NNormal Tomir 2· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
22 mm
33 mm
Lightness
250 gTop 11%
264 gTop 20%
Grip
No data
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$170
$170

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

LOWA Citux

NNormal Tomir 2

LOWA Citux vs NNormal Tomir 2

LOWA Citux

NNormal Tomir 2

Quick verdict

Spec profile