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  1. Shoes
  2. LOWA Skyterra vs NNormal Tomir 2

LOWA Skyterra vs NNormal Tomir 2

LOWA Skyterra

LOWA Skyterra

€170
NNormal Tomir 2

NNormal Tomir 2

€170

Quick verdict

LOWA Skyterra

€170

The better pick if you want:

  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

NNormal Tomir 2

€170

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (90 vs 71)
  • A lighter option (76 g less)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

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 Skyterra· leads in none

NNormal Tomir 2· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

CushioningAffordability
  • Cushioning

    33 mm
    33 mm
  • Lightness

    340 g
    264 gTop 20%
  • Grip

    4.5 mmTop 25%
    5 mmTop 13%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $170
    $170

Technical Specifications

Compare features between LOWA Skyterra vs NNormal Tomir 2

Best value in this comparison
Feature
LOWA Skyterra€170NNormal Tomir 2€170

Essentials

€170
€170
2026
2024
340 g
264 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
All-terrain trails and mixed surfaces
Rugged and technical trails
Trail running and long-distance off-road adventures
Technical trail running and rugged terrain running

Cushioning

6 mm
8 mm
33 mm
33 mm
27 mm
25 mm
DYNATPE® responsive foam
EExpure supercritical foam

Grip & protection

Vibram® Trac Ultra 2 with 4.5 mm lugs
Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 5 mm lugs
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On the terrain

How LOWA Skyterra 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 groundAverage
LOWA Skyterra52
NNormal Tomir 269

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

LOWA Skyterra51
  • Cushioning27/40
  • Lightness3/35
  • Smooth roll21/25
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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LOWA Skyterra

NNormal Tomir 2

Visual Comparison

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LOWA Skyterra
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

For value comparison: The LOWA Skyterra ($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 Skyterra or the NNormal Tomir 2?

The LOWA Skyterra is newer: it came out in 2026, and the NNormal Tomir 2 in 2024.

Looking for alternatives to LOWA Skyterra?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
The North Face Altamesa 500 v2

The North Face

$170Score 91+20

Better than LOWA Skyterra at:

  • A higher overall score (91 vs 71)
  • A lighter option (62 g less)
  • More cushioning (44 vs 33 mm heel stack)
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2Merrell MTL Long Sky 2
Merrell MTL Long Sky 2

Merrell

$170Score 85+14

Better than LOWA Skyterra at:

  • A higher overall score (85 vs 71)
  • A lighter option (105 g less)
  • A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
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3INOV-8 TrailFly Max
INOV-8 TrailFly Max

INOV-8

$170Score 81+10

Better than LOWA Skyterra at:

  • A higher overall score (81 vs 71)
  • A lighter option (60 g less)
  • More cushioning (35 vs 33 mm heel stack)
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