I’ve owned every Nnormal model to date. Both the tomir 1 and kjerag 1 didn’t fit me well. The kjerag 2 is the best fitting most comfortable shoe I’ve ever worn. The tomir 2 while really comfortable was still too much for my foot, I did however make them work for 660 miles. The kboix fits well mostly but that shoe is a hot mess. The Cadi fits like the kjerag in the heel, slightly more relaxed through the midfoot while still having great lockdown. Forward from there it opens up to something should accommodate most people. The upper is super plush with every creature comfort. The midsole is just soft enough to feel plush while still maintaining stability and good ground feel. The out sole is super wide everywhere, I think the Kjerag is really stable and the Cadi is a bit much personally but for longer treks I’m sure it’s appreciated. The grip is great per usual for VMG. The laces are really stretchy out of the box and I had to readjust my shoes multiple times on the first run. After the first descent my toes were slamming into the front and I needed a total readjust. This played out a few times but less severe each time. The laces are also comically long and just got longer. I don’t know what diabetes foot they expect to use laces this long but it’s really annoying and basically the same for every shoe I’ve ever owned. The upper is really breathable which is something that the tomir failed miserably at. The insole is a tpe or tp-whatever beaded style that doesn’t soak up water like the stupid Ortholite ones used in the tomir. The stack of the midsole is pretty high for me personally but again felt stable enough to be comfortable and confident in. As far as durability is concerned I have zero issues with the upper or the outsole. The midsole is the only place I think these may not be quite great as the tomir or the kjerag. Considering is the same foam as the tomir just softer I imagine it could lose some durability but only time can tell. Even if they lose 100 miles from th tomir id be happy with 175$ for a 550 mile shoe that’s breathable stable and comfortable for longer mellow runs. So with all that out of the way i think the Cadi is everything i wanted the tomir to be. Fits like a kjerag where it needs to but is less reactive and more protective. I would definitely recommend this shoe without hesitation as a great all arounder that’s capable in all the right ways.
Edit, I forgot to add that I wear a US men’s 12 in the kjerag, tomir and the Cadi. I’d order whatever your “Nnormal” size is.
Especially on technical terrain. I don't want my feet sliding about in those situations which could lead to falls and slips. Why I love my Nnormals and can never wear Altra.
Norda or Nnormal are both built super well and last a long time. I would use old trail shoes for hiking and not your primary runners. The wear pattern is pretty different and can accelerate breakdown or other issues.
I wore Lone Peaks almost exclusively for years, but for past 2 years have been wearing Nnormal. The Kjerag definitely does NOT have a wide toe box, but the Tomir (the version 2 in particular) is pretty decent. I’ve worn them for several long races (80-120k) with no issues at all with my toes feeling squished and no rubbing/ blisters.
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