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  2. Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs NNormal Kjerag Brut

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs NNormal Kjerag Brut

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

$200
NNormal Kjerag Brut

NNormal Kjerag Brut

€200

Quick verdict

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

$200

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (20 g less)

NNormal Kjerag Brut

€200

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (91 vs 87)
  • More cushioning (28.5 vs 25 mm heel stack)
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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

Merrell MTL Skyfire 2· leads in none

NNormal Kjerag Brut· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

Tied

LightnessAffordability
  • Cushioning

    25 mm
    29 mm
  • Lightness

    210 gTop 1%
    230 gTop 5%
  • Grip

    5 mmTop 13%
    6.5 mmTop 2%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $200
    $200

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs NNormal Kjerag Brut

Best value in this comparison
Feature
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2$200NNormal Kjerag Brut€200

Essentials

$200
€200
April 2023
2025
210 g
230 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical trails
Technical and muddy trails
Fast technical trail running and racing
Technical trail running, muddy and variable conditions

Cushioning

6 mm
6 mm
25 mm
28.5 mm
19 mm
22.5 mm
Dual density FloatPro™ foam
EExpure foam with Strobel EVA layer

Grip & protection

Vibram® MegaGrip high performance rubber
Vibram® Megagrip Litebase with 6.5 mm lugs

Upper & fit

EVA foam footbed
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On the terrain

How Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs NNormal Kjerag Brut 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
Merrell MTL Skyfire 274
NNormal Kjerag Brut82

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Merrell MTL Skyfire 272
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness35/35
  • Smooth roll17/25
NNormal Kjerag Brut56
  • Cushioning20/40
  • Lightness32/35
  • Smooth roll4/25

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

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Merrell MTL Skyfire 2

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 vs NNormal Kjerag Brut?

For value comparison: The Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 ($200) provides premium features compared to the NNormal Kjerag Brut ($200). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 or the NNormal Kjerag Brut?

The NNormal Kjerag Brut is newer: it came out in 2025, and the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 in April 2023.

Looking for alternatives to Merrell MTL Skyfire 2?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2
Salomon S/Lab Genesis 2

Salomon

$200Score 84−3

Better than Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 at:

  • More cushioning (31 vs 25 mm heel stack)
Compare with Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
2Merrell MTL Adapt
Merrell MTL Adapt

Merrell

$200Score 80−7

Better than Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 at:

  • More cushioning (36 vs 25 mm heel stack)
Compare with Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
3Icebug Järv Gaiter RB9X
Icebug Järv Gaiter RB9X

Icebug

$200Score 78−9

Better than Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 at:

  • More cushioning (29 vs 25 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
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