NNormal Kjerag 1

The NNormal Kjerag 1 is a lightweight trail running shoe with Vibram® Megagrip, Litebase outsole, and EExpure midsole designed for fast technical trail and ultra races.

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€109

Cheaper than 89% of shoes · category average €152

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Key specs

Weight: 200 g
Drop: 6 mm
Heel Stack: 23.7 mm
Forefoot Stack: 17.5 mm

Best for: Fast technical trail running, skyraces, ultras, and varied off-road adventures

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…).

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Strengths

LightnessAffordability

Weak points

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
24 mm
Lightness
200 gTop 1%
Grip
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$109Top 11%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€109

2022

200 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical and varied trails

Fast technical trail running, skyraces, ultras, and varied off-road adventures

Cushioning

6 mm

23.7 mm

17.5 mm

EExpure supercritical foam

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip with Vibram® Litebase reduced weight

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On the terrain

How 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.

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NNormal Kjerag 1							61

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

NNormal Kjerag 180

Cushioning20/40
Lightness35/35
Smooth roll25/25

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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

Strengths

LightnessAffordability

Weak points

CushioningGrip

Cushioning
24 mm
Lightness
200 gTop 1%
Grip
3.5 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
6 mm
Affordability
$109Top 11%

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